The founder of Uncle Nearest has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after the troubled bourbon company defaulted on more than $100 million in loans and went into receivership.
Lifeway continues to enjoy revenue growth from increased volume, recording double-digit jumps in sales and net income after a year in which the company batted down a mooted acquisition by stakeholder Danone.
Lemonade and sweet tea brand Milo’s is building toward a goal of $1 billion in retail sales by investing across production, distribution and innovation.
Mission Craft Cocktails, the Southern California brand built on bar-strength ready-to-serve and drink (RTS/RTD) cocktails made with premium ingredients, went from selling roughly 2,000 cases in 2024 to over 81,000 in 2025. But that growth was only achieved by a high tolerance for risk, said the founders.
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Sol-ti is growing its management team with a full slate of new hires, plus more people moves from PepsiCo, Lucky Energy and La Colombe.
Gary Vaynerchuk believes the future of CPG might look a lot more like Pokémon than packaged goods. In this episode, Gary unveils his new better-for-you gummy brand Very Luckee, and how he’s betting big on collectibles as a driver of consumer engagement. He also explains why he’s bullish on organic social media to power its growth and why entrepreneurs should embrace “micro quitting.”
With relaxation and immunity still key priorities for consumers, New Jersey-based startup brand HRBL is leaning into adaptogenic ingredients to meet those needs.
At Natural Products Expo West last week, BevNET caught up with Bloom CEO and co-founder Greg LaVecchia to chat about where the brand is finding organic traction with female consumers, the importance of Bloom's digital-first strategy, the rise of clear protein and what innovation Bloom has in store for this year.
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Protein is great, but how is that supposed to keep us awake in the afternoon? Luckily this past week has seen plenty of innovation in the caffeine world, with buzzy releases from coffee stalwarts Happy, La Colombe and Dunkin', along with energy-boosted launches from Sparkling Ice and Liquid I.V.
While protein was all over Natural Products Expo West 2026 last week, PRÉS, a startup protein coffee brand at the show, is seeking to build a business that can thrive far past the current protein hype.
Target is expanding its food and beverage footprint with new store concepts and larger grocery sections – potentially creating more space for emerging brands. The hosts discuss what it means for startups and also spotlight notable trends and brands from Expo West. The episode also features interviews from our Miami meetup, including one with angel investor Spencer Slaine.
From Gallo’s spiked lemonade getting a sweet tea makeover to Surfside taking on the spiked sports drink, this month’s ready-to-drink (RTD) releases lean hard into better-for-you credentials, nostalgia, and a whole lot of iced tea.
Protein -- you want it, we go it. Whether you're over it already or still maxxing out, there's no debate that protein is one of the most powerful beverage innovation trends of the moment, as seen at Natural Products Expo West last week.
