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Wiz Khalifa Launches Kush & Orange Juice THC Beverages
Wiz Khalifa is entering the hemp THC beverage market with Kush & Orange Juice, a cannabis-infused drink inspired by his iconic 2010 mixtape. Iconic rapper, cannabis activist and entrepreneur Wiz Khalifa is entering the hemp THC beverage market with…
Menu Transformation: Beverages Move from Add-Ons to Restaurant Growth Drivers
The report, powered by presenting sponsor The Coca-Cola Company, highlights the growing role beverages play in driving consumer engagement and restaurant traffic. An overwhelming majority (87%) of fullservice operators and 80% of limited-service…
Monster Beverage's 2-for-1 Stock Split Is Now Complete. Here's What Comes Next for Investors.
Monster Beverage (MNST -0.39%) announced on July 8 that it would conduct a 2-for-1 stock split on Aug. 11, and the stock price has climbed about 5% since the split. While stock splits can generate a lot of buzz, Monster has conducted them for…
Varun Beverages to enter alcobev segment, ropes in ex-Diageo executive Prathmesh Mishra
Varun Beverages, PepsiCo's leading bottler, will foray into the alcoholic beverages segment as per its diversification strategy, according to a regulatory filing by the company on Tuesday. The company will set up a new subsidiary, “KIVA…
Cannabis Flavor Trends: Why Taste Is Beating Potency
For most of the past decade, cannabis brands competed on a single axis: potency. THC percentage became the industry's default marketing hook, printed boldly on packaging and treated as shorthand for quality. But as the market matures and infused…
Unsafe products should have no place on the Rwandan market
The debate over Rwanda's crackdown on illicit and substandard alcohol should begin with a simple principle: no business, no tax revenue, no investment, and no job is worth a human life. That principle matters especially when the victims are young…
It's PSL day-but Starbucks 2026 fall menu offers more than just Pumpkin Spice Lattes with these 6 new cozy drinks
Starbucks's 2026 fall menu is officially in stores as of August 25, bringing returning favorites along with new takes on fall flavors. From a selection of pumpkin drinks to other fall fruits and even new merch for diehard fans, here's everything on…
Rittal makes high-quality industrial enclosures more accessible
Jason Osner, National Sales Manager, Rittal South Africa. (Image: Supplied) As South African manufacturers and engineering businesses continue to look for ways to control project costs without compromising quality, Rittal is taking a closer look at…
GLP-1 boom could reshape restaurant bars as diners cut back on alcohol
The rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs could be changing more than what Americans put on their plates, as restaurants increasingly look to wellness drinks and other alternatives to traditional alcoholic beverages. The National Restaurant Association's…
From Beer to Burgers to AI: Why Every Industry Now Wants an India Capability Centre
Across the better part of two decades, the words 'Global Capability Centre' conjured a fairly narrow picture in most people's minds. A bank running its back-office operations out of Bengaluru. A software major with a second headquarters in Pune.
Coca-Cola's new CEO can boast about something that 'Magnificent 7' members Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg can't
It has been a good start to the CEO reign of Coca-Cola's (KO) Henrique Braun, a company lifer who took over the corner office in March. Shares of the beverage giant are trading at a record high, up 32% year to date alone. What's more, Coca-Cola…
Congress offers hope to Minnesota's hemp THC industry
Minnesota makers of hemp-derived THC seltzers and gummies are holding onto hope that Congress will reverse a looming federal ban on their products — even as the legal limbo prompts some to scale back operations. Why it matters: The new…
Self-driving truck startup Gatik raises $200M following PepsiCo deal
Gatik, the autonomous vehicle startup known for its self-driving box trucks, has raised $200 million just two months after striking a multi-year commercial agreement with PepsiCo. The round was led by Qatar Investment Authority and Koch Disruptive…
Netflix reveals future of star-studded drama filmed in Greater Manchester
Netflix have revealed the future of a critically acclaimed star-studded drama that was filmed in Greater Manchester. Released in September last year, House of Guinness was an eight-part drama from the mind of Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight.
Food + Wine Festival puts Colorado cuisine on display one small plate at a time
Colorado Restaurant Foundation provides education, skills training, and financial aid to hospitality workers across Colorado. It develops young talent through the Colorado ProStart program for high school students and apprenticeship opportunities…
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