People Moves: Nutpods CEO Departs; Slate Recruits New CMO
The CEO had been with Bellevue, Wash.-based Nutpods since April 2024, months after the plant-based creamer brand was acquired by private equity firm MPearlRock.
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Taste Radio: CPG’s Plot Twist: Old Ingredients, New Money
From beef tallow fries to real sugar candy and olive oil potato chips, the hosts discuss how the hottest brands in CPG are winning – and raising serious money – by reimagining old-school ingredients for modern consumers. We also meet with Better Sour co-founders Bella Hughes and Semira Nikou to discuss the brand’s new gummy line and upcoming launch at Whole Foods.
Reviews: Sonreír’s Capitvating Cold Brews, Hover’s Stellar Sparkling Matcha
In this week's product reviews, we examine a couple of classy takes on classic caffeine: Sonreír Coffee Co.'s new Mexican-inspired RTD cold brews, and Hover, a sparkling matcha tea made with coconut water.
RTD Cocktails Outperform as Total Bev-Alc Declines Moderate Slightly
Total bev-alc dollar sales continued to decline in the latest two weeks, as even the standout growth category ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails saw sales dip, according to the latest analysis of NIQ data from Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
Lifeway Surpasses $60M in Sales in ‘Blowout’ First Quarter As Probiotics Surge
Lifeway Foods entered 2026 with significant momentum, delivering the strongest quarter in company history amid surging consumer demand for protein-rich probiotic foods and heightened awareness of the gut’s role in overall health.
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Box Store Battle at Bev Forum: Target, Walmart Sales Strategies
What should beverage brands think about when pitching the Minnesota-based macro-store, or the bosses in Bentonville?
Marketing: Hint Makes Water Something to ‘Crave’
Flavored water brand Hint is looking to turn hydration from a chore into something people can’t wait to do with its latest marketing campaign, MMMMM Water, a series of ads built around the slogan “Water For People With Tastebuds.”
Buda Juice’s First Public Quarter Brings Double-Digit Revenue Gains, Walmart Expansion
Buda Juice’s first full quarter as a publicly traded company delivered double-digit top-line growth and expanded retail distribution as the cold-chain beverage company continued pushing its “Ultra Fresh” platform into new markets.
Reed’s Plots Another ‘Course-Correction’ Amidst Grim Q1
Reed's is adopting a "strategic course correction" after a punishing first quarter in which sales and margin both contracted, sparking a triple-digit surge in net loss from the same period last year.
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Sazerac Acquires Equity Stake In SIPMARGS
Sazerac has added another ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail to its growing portfolio.
Non-Alc Beverages Remain Healthy in Retail and on Amazon
April brought healthy growth to the non-alcoholic beverage sector, as the category reported dollar sales up 2.3% in the 52-week period ending May 2, according to the latest analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
Report: Brown-Forman Turns Down Sazerac’s $15B Bid
Jack Daniel's maker Brown-Forman has rejected a $15 billion bid from Kentucky competitor Sazerac.
Distribution: RYZE Adds More Mushroom Lattes To Target
In distribution news, RYZE added more lattes to Target, Gym Soda is entering NYC with Big Geyser and Walmart modernizes its iced tea set.
Daily Grind: How Everyday Dose Is Breaking Beyond Coffee
We caught up with Jordan Leberman, growth marketing manager at Everyday Dose, to break down how the Austin-based brand’s identity is evolving as it expands availability, how it’s stimulating community both online and off, and where the product roster is going next.
Taste Radio: Why Did Her Brand Fail? There’s Not Just One Reason.
Catherine Smart thought she and her co-founder were building the next great consumer brand. Instead, they found themselves navigating the painful realities of fundraising, retail pressure and ultimately shutting down their business.