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BevNET CPG Media and :INCLUDED CPG: Featured Brands Attending BevNET Live LA 2026
BevNET and :INCLUDED CPG are proud to share the three brands selected to attend BevNET Live Los Angeles (December 6–8) through our continued partnership. This year's participating :INCLUDED CPG beverage brands each bring a family tradition or a culture to the beverage aisle: West African craft sodas, Indian-inspired sparkling lemonade and functional root tonics based on Indonesia's jamu tradition.
Taste Radio: How Celsius Stays Hot — And Avoids Getting Burned by Its Own Growth
Growth can expose every weakness in a business, and knowing how to scale without losing control may be the hardest part of building a brand. In this episode, Celsius CEO John Fieldly shares hard-won lessons from helping transform the energy drink brand into a nearly $3 billion beverage platform. He also reflects on missteps and the leadership changes required as a company grows.
Big CPG Layoffs Are Reshaping the Hiring Playbook for Emerging Brands
Emerging, founder-led brands are securing talent from large CPG companies at higher rates, and offering lower pay packages, than ever before.
Energy Perks Up KDP Q3 Earnings as Coffee Consumers Cut Back
Keurig Dr Pepper is getting a clearer picture of the opportunities and challenges facing its two future businesses, according to its third-quarter earnings report released on Tuesday.
Featured Jobs
Stateside to Launch Playa Vida Tequila RTD
The team behind Surfside and Super Lyte are adding a tequila ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail to the mix next year.
Review: Lapo’s Limoncello Spritz Is Another Zero-Proof Classic
We love the light body and gently sweet flavor, with layered notes of lemon, grapefruit, orange, cardamom, rosemary, and thyme. The citrus provides the initial brightness, while the herbs and spice give the drink depth without making it feel overly complicated.
KEG 1 Completes RNDC Kentucky Deal Amid Joint Venture Dispute
KEG 1 River City has completed its acquisition of Republic National Distributing Company's (RNDC) Kentucky assets, effective October 30, the companies announced today.
Anheuser-Busch CEO Brendan Whitworth to Exit; Search for New North American Leader On
The world’s largest beer manufacturer is seeking a new CEO for its North American operations. Anheuser-Busch InBev announced the planned departure of North American CEO Brendan Whitworth.
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With Southern Glazer’s & MGK Onboard, Owen’s Makes Its National Retail Push
Having completed the transition in August to coverage across 36 total states, the brand is now planning an ambitious push to expand its presence across retail channels in the months ahead, starting with Whole Foods Market.
BevNET CPG Media’s 2026 Awards: Deadline Extended to Wednesday, Nov. 4
We've extended the deadline to this Wednesday, Nov. 4, for three of BevNET CPG Media’s annual awards programs, recognizing the brands, people and products that stood out across beverage, packaged food, and beer and beverage alcohol. Submit your nominations now.
THE CPG INSIDER WEEKLY
This week, we’re checking out earnings reports from Hershey, Coca-Cola and more, investigating if Curd can reinvigorate the pudding set, and running for our lives from a giant sandwich.…
The Zero Proof Adds Sales and Finance Leads
The Zero Proof has named beverage veteran Jill Sites as vice president of sales and former Coca-Cola finance director Montaser Aboshady as vice president of finance, the company announced Thursday.
Taste Radio: Has Liquid Death Lost Its Edge? And, Is Jetty Real?
Liquid Death built a billion-dollar business by challenging convention, but as its collaborations multiply and its products move beyond water, some are questioning whether the brand is evolving or jumping the shark. Plus, we dig into Jetty, the new hydration brand from Poppi founders Allison and Stephen Ellsworth, and unpack its mysterious early appearance at Whole Foods.
New Beverages: Vita Coco Kids, Red Bull Winter Edition, Owen’s x MGK
This week saw more seasonal LTOs rolling in from Red Bull and Trip, more sweet-treat protein from Slate, and Owen's collaborating with one of its celebrity investors.