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Finance Focus: On Stage and In Meetings, BevNET Live NYC 2026 Connects Beverage Founders With Investors

Finance Focus: On Stage and In Meetings, BevNET Live NYC 2026 Connects Beverage Founders With Investors

Raising capital has become more difficult across beverage and CPG. Investors are writing fewer checks, diligence timelines have lengthened, and brands are facing greater pressure to prove not just growth potential, but operational discipline and a clear path to profitability. At BevNET Live NYC 2026, taking place June 10 and 11 at New York’s Metropolitan Pavilion, founders will hear directly from investors, advisors and operators shaping today’s beverage finance environment — while also gaining access to private meetings through BevNET Live’s 1:1 networking program.
Taste Radio: Why Más+ Failed — And Why Patrón Continues To Win Taste Radio: Why Más+ Failed — And Why Patrón Continues To Win

Taste Radio: Why Más+ Failed — And Why Patrón Continues To Win

by BevNET.com Staff,

Lionel Messi is a global sports icon and had a deep-pocketed strategic partner at his side. So why did his sports drink brand Más+ fail? The hosts break it down and also discuss how protein snack brand Wilde is turning heads with a new take on a cheesy cracker. Plus, Patrón’s Roberto Núñez & David Rodriguez reveal how the leading tequila maker scaled globally without sacrificing its handcrafted roots.

Good Karma Acquired by Trek One Capital Good Karma Acquired by Trek One Capital

Good Karma Acquired by Trek One Capital

by Martín Caballero,

Trek One Capital is expanding its holdings in plant-based CPG with a pair of acquisitions: flax milk brand Good Karma Foods and protein bar maker No Cow.

Former Nutrabolt Execs Can Keep New Jobs at Recess, Texas Judge Rules Former Nutrabolt Execs Can Keep New Jobs at Recess, Texas Judge Rules

Former Nutrabolt Execs Can Keep New Jobs at Recess, Texas Judge Rules

by Brad Avery,

Three former Nutrabolt executives will be able to keep their jobs at functional beverage brand Recess after a Texas federal judge rejected a request for an injunction from their former employer, so long as they do not share or use confidential information in their new roles.

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BevNET Live NYC 2026: New Retailers + Investors Added to 1:1 Meetings BevNET Live NYC 2026: New Retailers + Investors Added to 1:1 Meetings

BevNET Live NYC 2026: New Retailers + Investors Added to 1:1 Meetings

by BevNET.com Staff,

BevNET Live NYC 2026 attendees have the opportunity to request private, pre-scheduled, 10-minute 1:1 conversations with retail and investment leaders who understand the challenges of building and scaling beverage brands. Learn what retailers and investors are looking for as they’re scoping out new products for their shelves and portfolios.

NIQ: THC Beverages Hit $239M in Mainstream Retail NIQ: THC Beverages Hit $239M in Mainstream Retail

NIQ: THC Beverages Hit $239M in Mainstream Retail

by Ferron Salniker,

THC beverages reached $239 million in the 52 weeks ending April 4 2026, up 135% versus the prior year, reflecting a scaling category despite headwinds, according to NIQ data released in April.

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BevNET Live NYC 2026: Meet the Beverage Entrepreneur Helping New Drinks Land in Walmart BevNET Live NYC 2026: Meet the Beverage Entrepreneur Helping New Drinks Land in Walmart

BevNET Live NYC 2026: Meet the Beverage Entrepreneur Helping New Drinks Land in Walmart

by BevNET.com Staff,

BevNET Live will feature a discussion on the ways Walmart is trying to evolve the experience of entrepreneurial beverage brands in the world’s largest grocer. During the discussion, Dee Charlemagne, Walmart’s Senior Director of Emerging Brands, will be joined by Lesley Osorio, a senior beverage category merchant at Walmart, to outline the ways that entrepreneurial beverage brands can partner with and thrive in the Walmart system, as well as the expectations and challenges that can come with the retailer.

Energy Drinks Slide, But Non-Alc Sales Mostly Steady in Early May Energy Drinks Slide, But Non-Alc Sales Mostly Steady in Early May

Energy Drinks Slide, But Non-Alc Sales Mostly Steady in Early May

by Brad Avery,

Non-alcoholic beverage sales maintained a steady growth curve in the first half of May, as dollar sales rose 2.5% in the 52-week period ending May 16, according to the latest analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.

BevNET Live NYC is Just Two Weeks Away! BevNET Live NYC is Just Two Weeks Away!

BevNET Live NYC is Just Two Weeks Away!

by BevNET.com Staff,

BevNET Live NYC is just two weeks away, and with more than 500 beverage industry professionals already registered for June 10+11, registrations are ramping up fast. Don’t wait to get a direct line to the founders, investors, retailers, and media at the center of the industry - now is the time to register.

PLEZi Rebuilds Around Steph Curry with Hydration Refresh PLEZi Rebuilds Around Steph Curry with Hydration Refresh

PLEZi Rebuilds Around Steph Curry with Hydration Refresh

by Brad Avery,

The better-for-you beverage brand first founded by former First Lady Michelle Obama and led by L.A. Libations is rolling out a rebrand for its 16.9 oz. PLEZi Hydration line, with plans to focus fully on a cross-generational opportunity in sports drinks, having dropped its original kids juice line.