S&P 500 5,235.18 +1.02%EUR/USD 1.0840 +0.21%GBP/USD 1.2710 +0.14%USD/JPY 149.50 −0.18%BRENT $82.40 −0.81%BTC $67,800 −0.21%GOLD $2,341 +0.55%NASDAQ 16,420.55 +0.74%S&P 500 5,235.18 +1.02%EUR/USD 1.0840 +0.21%GBP/USD 1.2710 +0.14%USD/JPY 149.50 −0.18%BRENT $82.40 −0.81%BTC $67,800 −0.21%GOLD $2,341 +0.55%NASDAQ 16,420.55 +0.74%
A daily business newspaper · Founded in 2026

Money Talk

Finance and markets: business, quotes, gold, energy and releases.

JUNGL Marks First Year With Rapid Expansion in THC-Infused Beverage Market

Sarasota-based beverage startup JUNGL has wrapped its inaugural year with a footprint spanning eight states and over 400 retail locations. The brand, which markets all-natural THC and CBD-infused drinks as a clean alternative to alcohol, reports a surge in direct-to-consumer reorder rates as it eyes major retail partnerships.

JUNGL Marks First Year With Rapid Expansion in THC-Infused Beverage Market
Photo: Bio & News

CEO Joe Hill launched the company in June 2025 after a personal search for a social beverage that avoided the artificial ingredients and chemical aftertaste common in early-market alcohol alternatives. By utilizing organic agave and real fruit juice rather than preservatives, the brand has cultivated a loyal customer base that frequently swaps evening beer or wine for its infused options.

The leadership team—Hill, President Robert Paslaqua, and Head of Business Development Max Strong—has woven a mission of wildlife conservation into the company’s core identity. A portion of every sale supports the care of animals at a Sarasota big cat habitat, a cause represented by Kumo, the leopard featured on the brand’s packaging. As the company moves into its second year, it is currently negotiating placements with big-box retailers to scale its presence in the functional beverage sector.

Share article
TelegramXFacebook

When reusing this material a link to Money Talk is required.

Comments (0)

Leave a comment

No comments yet. Be the first!