EXCLUSIVE: Rumors swirl as brands depart Herbl

On Wednesday, the founders of California brand Kikoko sent out an email announcing they had parted ways with distributor Herbl, “effective immediately.”
“While this change feels abrupt,” Jennifer Chapin and Amanda Jones wrote that they are doing their best to serve their retail customers as they transition to a new, not yet announced distributor.
Kikoko is the latest of several brands to depart Herbl, as rumors swirled about whether it would continue operating.
Herbl CEO Mike Beaudry did not respond to requests . . .