A fast-paced collection of recent news from around the non-alcoholic beverage industry so you go into meetings prepared. Also a great way to feel the industry pulse.

A collection of recent news items to keep you up to speed on the heartbeat of the non-alcoholic beverage industry.

PepsiCo has agreed to purchase CytoSport, the maker of Muscle Milk protein shakes, from Hormel Foods for $465 million. The deal comes less than five years after Hormel paid

With all the promise and hype surrounding the emerging cannabis-infused beverage space, BD invited a pair of beverage executives to Future Smarts 2018 to discuss their work in the sector. 

Farm Bill Legalizes Hemp. The newly-passed $867 billion U.S. Farm Bill, awaiting President Trump’s signature, includes a provision to legalize hemp nationally. This could make it easier for beverage companies to market products infused with CBD, a non-psychoactive ingredient derived from hemp...