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Munchkin Wins Favorable Decision in Patent Infringement Case Against TOMY International Inc.

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Munchkin, Inc. (“Munchkin” or “the Company) the beloved baby lifestyle brand owned by WHY Brands Inc. and the Company behind the most innovative gear and lifestyle products for children, mothers and caregivers, announced today a favorable decision by the U.S. District Court (Northern District of Illinois Eastern Decision) that found literal patent infringement by TOMY International Inc. (“TOMY”).

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  • Munchkin, Inc. (“Munchkin” or “the Company) the beloved baby lifestyle brand owned by WHY Brands Inc. and the Company behind the most innovative gear and lifestyle products for children, mothers and caregivers, announced today a favorable decision by the U.S. District Court (Northern District of Illinois Eastern Decision) that found literal patent infringement by TOMY International Inc. (“TOMY”).
  • “We are pleased with the ruling by the U.S. District Court, and its recognition of Munchkin’s decades-long investment in innovation,” said Steven B. Dunn, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Munchkin.
  • “Munchkin has invested immense resources into its R&D efforts to create the most innovative gear and products for children, mothers and caregivers as demonstrated by Munchkin’s 340+ patents.
  • The court left open that TOMY’s Simply Spoutless Cups may also infringe additional claims under the asserted Munchkin utility patent as well as a second Miracle® 360° Sippy Cup patent, a design patent, as asserted by Munchkin.

The Future of Soda is Now - Poppi’s First National Commercial Wows Viewers, Becoming the Most Watched Ad During Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday, February 11

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beloved prebiotic soda brand poppi has cemented its place in the playbooks with its first-ever national commercial, airing during Super Bowl LVIII on CBS, its streaming service, and Nickelodeon on Sunday, February 11. According to television data and audience analytics firm Samba TV, poppi’s 60-second spot entitled, “The Future of Soda is Now” was the most watched ad of the Super Bowl, reaching 29.1 million households.1 The commercial aims to redefine soda and invite consumers to reimagine a healthier way to enjoy the nostalgic bubbly beverage that has long been a part of our daily lives. poppi, on a mission to revolutionize the soda experience, has only 25 calories and less than 5g of sugar per can, and is made with prebiotics, fruit juice, and all clean ingredients.

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  • In the hour after the Super Bowl ad aired, poppi saw Google search volume accelerate 100x over the previous hour.
  • “Airing a commercial during the Super Bowl just a few short years after creating poppi in my home kitchen is honestly mind-blowing,” said Allison Ellsworth, Co-Founder of poppi.
  • poppi’s growing portfolio includes 12 fruit and classic soda flavors and is the #1 selling soda on Amazon .
  • LINK TO POPPI’S “THE FUTURE OF SODA IS NOW” COMMERCIAL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwUJq0DA0xo

InventHelp Inventor Develops Hands-Free Way to Carry a Beverage (LJD-335)

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Monday, February 12, 2024

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a convenient and hands-free way to carry your favorite drink," said an inventor, from Brooklyn, N.Y., "so I invented the THIRST CUP.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a convenient and hands-free way to carry your favorite drink," said an inventor, from Brooklyn, N.Y., "so I invented the THIRST CUP.
  • My design eliminates the hassle of holding a beverage while working, walking or performing other tasks."
  • The patent-pending invention provides an effective way to carry a beverage while walking, running, or for everyday use.
  • In doing so, it can be used to hold a hot and cold beverage such as water, coffee, etc.

Wonderful® Pistachios’ New Jalapeño Lime Flavor Joins Award-Winning No Shells Lineup

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Monday, February 12, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wonderful® Pistachios , America’s #1 Snack Nut, today celebrates the launch of Jalapeño Lime as its newest fiery flavor joining Wonderful’s award-winning No Shells lineup.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wonderful® Pistachios , America’s #1 Snack Nut, today celebrates the launch of Jalapeño Lime as its newest fiery flavor joining Wonderful’s award-winning No Shells lineup.
  • Following its debut in the U.S., Wonderful Pistachios will be launching No Shells Jalapeño Lime in Canada and Mexico later this year.
  • “This new Jalapeño Lime flavor will spice up your shopping journey with the heat you can eat,” said Diana Salsa, vice president of marketing for Wonderful Pistachios.
  • Jalapeño Lime joins a strong lineup of Wonderful Pistachios No Shells flavors, which includes Chili Roasted, Sea Salt & Vinegar, Sea Salt & Pepper, Honey Roasted, and Smoky Barbecue.

Super Bowl LVIII's Super School Meals Celebrates Completion of 58-School Effort to Tackle Food Insecurity Among Nevada Youth

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GENYOUth, the national non-profit organization founded by America's dairy farmers and the NFL to help ensure students are well nourished and active to be their best selves, announced today the completion of its Super School Meals Super Bowl LVIII community initiative. Over the past five months, in collaboration with partners including Clark County School District, Las Vegas Super Bowl LVIII Host Committee, and Dairy Council of Nevada; and with the support of purpose-minded corporate sponsors Frito-Lay North America, The Quaker Oats Company, the PepsiCo Foundation, and The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation in partnership with Smith's, GENYOUth has provided grants for Grab and Go school nutrition equipment packages, including mobile meal carts and milk coolers, to over 58 high-need Nevada schools to increase access to and participation in healthy school meals.

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  • Net proceeds from Super Bowl LVIII's largest philanthropic culinary event will benefit schools in Nevada and throughout the nation.
  • "Super School Meals is fostering nutrition security in high-need Nevada areas of Clark, Nye, Lyon, Washoe, and White Pine counties.
  • I am grateful to our committed partners for stepping up to help tackle youth food insecurity in Nevada."
  • For more information on Super School Meals and to purchase tickets to Taste of the NFL, visit GENOUthNow.org and TasteoftheNFL.com .

New ex-vivo study on low and no calorie sweeteners finds positive impact or no impact on human gut microbiota

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Tate & Lyle and Cryptobiotix's breakthrough ex-vivo* study shows that sucralose does not impact the gut microbiota, while other low and no calorie sweeteners have potentially beneficial health effects

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  • Tate & Lyle and Cryptobiotix's breakthrough ex-vivo* study shows that sucralose does not impact the gut microbiota, while other low and no calorie sweeteners have potentially beneficial health effects
    LONDON, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - A new, first-of-its-kind study has identified unique and potentially beneficial interactions between certain low and no calorie sweeteners, including stevia, and the human gut microbiota.
  • The doses of low and no calorie sweeteners used were based on actual intakes, regulations and amounts that are generally included in foods and beverages during different timepoints.
  • Assessments of additional low and no calorie sweeteners, including allulose and erythritol, are being completed and details will be shared in due course.
  • The low and no calorie sweeteners studied for this paper included: Acesulfame potassium (aceK), maltitol, sorbitol, stevia, sucralose and tagatose.

A Flavorful Duo: ROAR® Organic Launches Cherry Limeade Plus Powder in Collab with Peloton Instructor Jess Sims & Debuts Blackberry Lemonade, its Sixth Ready-To-Drink Flavor

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

BETHLEHEM, Pa., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ROAR® Organic, the brand renowned for its Complete Hydration™ beverages, proudly unveils its newest offerings. Introducing Cherry Limeade Plus Powder, a collaborative creation with Peloton Instructor and ROAR® Brand Partner Jess Sims, and Blackberry Lemonade, ROAR®'s latest flavor addition to their organic ready-to-drink beverage line. With a commitment to delivering a refreshing blend of essential vitamins, antioxidants, and electrolytes, ROAR® Organic continues to redefine the hydration experience.

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  • Introducing Cherry Limeade Plus Powder, a collaborative creation with Peloton Instructor and ROAR® Brand Partner Jess Sims, and Blackberry Lemonade, ROAR®'s latest flavor addition to their organic ready-to-drink beverage line.
  • With a commitment to delivering a refreshing blend of essential vitamins, antioxidants, and electrolytes, ROAR® Organic continues to redefine the hydration experience.
  • "Partnering with the ROAR® team in the creation of Cherry Limeade, a flavor that holds nostalgic significance for me, was an absolute blast," said Jess Sims, Brand Partner for ROAR® Organic.
  • Fans of ROAR® Organic and Jess Sims can now purchase the Cherry Limeade Plus Powder for $23.99 per 12-pack, available online at www.roarorganic.com , Amazon, and QVC.

MARY JONES CANNABIS SODAS & EDIBLES EXPANDING INTO CANADA

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

SEATTLE, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jones Soda Co. (CSE: JSDA) (OTCQB: JSDA), the original craft soda known for its unconventional flavors and user-submitted photo labels, today announced that its top-selling cannabis brand Mary Jones has been approved to operate in Ontario, Canada, with additional provinces to follow. Starting with their THC-infused beverages, the products are currently slated for Ontario availability in Q1 24. An expansion into other cannabis categories is currently in development with Tilray Brands for the Canadian Market.

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  • Cannabis consumers in Canada can enjoy Mary Jones THC-infused sodas alone, mixed in craft cocktails, floats and much more.
  • Top firm Green Hedge will support sales and field marketing in Canada for Mary Jones.
  • Cannabis consumers in Canada are going to love Mary Jones!"
  • Powered by Jones Soda's reputation for flavor innovation and iconoclastic brand persona, Mary Jones was the first non-alcoholic CPG brand to crossover into cannabis with its 2022 debut in California.

STARRY® DEBUTS FIRST-EVER SUPER BOWL COMMERCIAL STARRING ICE SPICE

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Friday, February 2, 2024

PURCHASE, N.Y., Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Breaking News: Ice Spice is seeing someone new! PepsiCo's latest soda sensation, STARRY, is heading to Super Bowl LVIII with its first-ever Super Bowl commercial, starring Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling hip hop star, Ice Spice. Also making her Big Game debut, Ice Spice links up with STARRY mascots, Lem and Lime, to show fans why "It's Time To See Other Sodas" and break-up with those tired lemon lime sodas.

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  • STARRY is heading to Super Bowl LVIII with its first-ever Super Bowl commercial, starring Ice Spice.
  • PepsiCo's latest soda sensation, STARRY, is heading to Super Bowl LVIII with its first-ever Super Bowl commercial , starring Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling hip hop star, Ice Spice.
  • The Super Bowl LVIII spot marks a major milestone for both STARRY and Ice Spice, who has quickly risen to fame with her drill inspired music and baddie attitude.
  • "It's unreal to star in my first Super Bowl commercial with STARRY," said Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling hip hop star, Ice Spice.

PEPSICO BEVERAGES NORTH AMERICA OPENS NEW WAREHOUSE IN GREATER MILWAUKEE AREA TO SERVICE CUSTOMERS AND MEET GROWING CONSUMER DEMAND ACROSS 4 COUNTIES

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

PURCHASE, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) announced a brand-new 150,000 square foot warehouse in Lisbon, WI, a regional hub with 260+ employees who will help meet growing demand across Washington, Ozaukee, Waukesha and Milwaukee counties and keep store shelves and long-term customers like Summerfest stocked with Pepsi, Pepsi Zero Sugar, MTN DEW, Aquafina, Gatorade, Lipton, Starbucks, Rockstar, Celsius, Tropicana, Dole, Naked Juice and more.

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  • With a presence in the area for 60 years and more than 2,200 employees in the state, PepsiCo Beverages North America continues to enhance its local business operations, innovate to serve local customers and team up with leading community organizations.
  • Predicting future growth in the area, PBNA built the new Lisbon warehouse to meet demand with maximum efficiency including enhanced energy efficiency.
  • "We deeply appreciate our local partners and team members who make Milwaukee a vibrant community in which we are proud to grow."
  • Stay up to date on the latest PepsiCo news and products by visiting pepsico.com and following @pepsico on X, Instagram and Facebook.