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Organic food and beverage market seen reaching $381.9B by 2030
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The Business Research Company projects the global organic food and beverages market will grow from $197.05 billion in 2025 to $381.9 billion by 2030, driven by demand for healthier, sustainable and traceable products.
Emra Nation builds beverage innovation career at The Oregon Fruit Company
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Emra Nation, a National Accounts Manager and Culinary Development Specialist at The Oregon Fruit Company, is being recognized for nearly two decades of foodservice experience and her work with major restaurant brands.
Dented Brick Distillery scores dual 87-point ratings for vodka and gin
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Dented Brick Distillery’s flagship Craft Vodka and Craft Gin each earned 87 points and a Highly Recommended rating from the Beverage Testing Institute.
Tower Beverage USA opens Florida beverage routes for $25,000
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Tower Beverage USA is offering 30-account beverage routes in select Florida markets for $25,000 as it expands distribution of its Sweet Seltzer line.
Life Is Chill launches first carbonated THC drink Chill Punch
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Life Is Chill is rolling out Chill Punch - Sunset Splash, its first ready-to-drink carbonated THC beverage powered by Lipofusion, starting Oct. 15 at Noble Herb Dispensary in Flagstaff.
U100 pitches itself as a functional beverage manufacturing partner for global brands
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U100 is highlighting five reasons global beverage brands are pairing with the China-based manufacturer as demand grows for cleaner labels, traceable ingredients, and retail-ready functional drinks.
Tailored Bottling Solutions starts production in Dearborn
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Tailored Bottling Solutions has begun shipping product from its Dearborn, Michigan facility and is scaling up hiring as it expands beverage manufacturing capacity in metro Detroit.
mōcean wins Best New Retail Beverage in Prepared Foods awards
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Prepared Foods named mōcean the Best New Retail Beverage in its 2026 Spirit of Innovation Awards, recognizing the functional energy brand for product innovation and sensory performance.
DQ PACK targets beverage brands with custom PVC shrink sleeves and water labels
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DQ PACK says it is manufacturing custom shrink sleeve labels and water bottle labels for beverage brands that need 360-degree graphics, tamper evidence and high-speed application.
GUTsy Captain launches crowdfunding round after selling 70 million bottles
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The Murcia-based functional drinks company opened early access to a Crowdcube investment campaign as it looks to expand Electrolytes, grow internationally and accelerate product innovation.
GUTsy Captain opens crowdfunding round after 70 million bottle sales
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GUTsy Captain has opened early access to an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube as it looks to expand beyond kombucha into electrolytes and other functional drinks.
GUTsy Captain opens Crowdcube crowdfunding after topping 70 million bottles sold
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The Portuguese functional-drinks maker has opened early access to an investment crowdfunding campaign as it looks to scale Electrolytes, expand internationally and keep building beyond kombucha.
Hardhide launches ready-to-drink Southern whiskey cocktails
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Sidewalk Side Spirits is expanding Hardhide with two 5.9% ABV ready-to-drink whiskey cocktails now rolling out in four Southern states.
QCS conference to focus on AI and food industry innovation
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QCS Purchasing Cooperative will host its 2026 Annual Conference Oct. 18-20 in Plano, Texas, bringing together food and beverage professionals for sessions on artificial intelligence, packaging, ingredients and the future of production.
Franchise Business Review names 2026 top food and beverage franchises
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Franchise Business Review released its 2026 Top Food & Beverage Franchises list, highlighting 25 brands that scored well on franchisee satisfaction.
Green Revolution expands into New York dispensaries
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Green Revolution has brought three cannabis product lines to New York dispensaries in 2025, extending a Washington brand that says it has sold more than 3 million products at home.
Insurance Navy expands food truck insurance focus as mobile food industry grows
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Insurance Navy says it is expanding its focus on food truck insurance to help operators of trucks, trailers, carts and catering rigs find coverage built for mobile food risks.
Downtown Greek Fest returns for year two with bigger two-day run
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The New Downtown GreekFest is coming back to Tucson on Nov. 6-7, 2026, with a larger footprint at Jácome Plaza after its sold-out downtown debut last year.
Mexican Healthy Products Summit returns to Puerto Vallarta in 2027
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The Mexican Healthy Products Summit will bring suppliers, distributors and retail buyers back to Puerto Vallarta Jan. 21-23, 2027, for a private B2B event focused on helping healthy product brands enter or expand in Mexico.
Hangzhou Tingzheng expands flexible packaging across food and beverage markets
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Hangzhou Tingzheng Packaging Co., Ltd. is expanding its flexible packaging and composite-material offerings for food, beverage, household and personal care brands.
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