AMASS Falls on Expanding its Lineup

AMASS Brands Group (NASDAQ: AMSS) said Great Lakes Wine & Spirits will become its first U.S. distribution partner for AMASS Electrolyte Mixers, launching the product across Michigan. Great Lakes, which distributes 6,000+ wine labels and 3,000+ spirits, will provide dedicated sales support via a new alternative/better-for-you division. The company said this creates its initial commercial footprint for national expansion.

AMASS Brands Group (NASDAQ: AMSS) announced the launch of AMASS Electrolyte Mixers, ready-to-drink electrolyte products in cans formulated with Pacific sea salt and essential electrolytes, with 20 or fewer calories and zero added sugar or artificial sweeteners. The mixers can be used alone or as a mixer with alcohol or non-alcoholic spirits. The company says initial production is complete and distribution will expand through 2026.

AMASS Brands Group (NASDAQ: AMSS) said, citing Nielsen data, its Good Twin organic non-alcoholic wine became the #1 U.S. brand by dollar share. Good Twin holds 35.43% dollar share in the category, up 12.93 points year over year, with +122.2% dollar sales and +115.0% volume growth. The organic non-alcoholic wine category rose 41.1%.

Albertsons Companies said it is voluntarily recalling four ready-to-eat products containing jalapeños supplied by Taylor Farms, including items sold at Randalls in Texas. The recall followed a supplier recall tied to an ongoing federal investigation and an FDA probe of a Salmonella Javiana outbreak. FDA reported 345 illnesses in 27 states, 36 hospitalizations, no deaths.

U.S. health authorities are investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican jalapeño peppers. The CDC and FDA say 345 people are ill across 27 states, with 36 hospitalizations and no deaths. The supplier, Coast Citrus Distributors, recalled peppers sent to restaurants including Chipotle and QDOBA. Chipotle removed jalapeños from some outlets and shares fell over 8% on Aug. 4.

Realty Income (NYSE: O) says it began investing in data centers in late 2023 via a build-to-suit JV with Digital Realty, buying an 80% stake in an up to 48 MW facility. It also formed a hyperscale JV with Cloud Capital, targeting up to $1.4B investment for a 45% stake. Realty Income raised 2024 AFFO guidance to $4.44-$4.45/share and investment outlook to $10B.