Tetra Pak Breaks Ground on U.S. HQ Facility Expansion

Carton packaging innovator Tetra Pak broke ground on a new facility at its U.S. and Canada headquarters in Denton, Texas last month as part of an expansion of its Product Development Center.

Tom First to Speak at BevNET Live NYC 2026, June 10-11

He’s been a founder, advisor, investor, and more, but for Tom First, the label that fits best is “Beverage Guy.” From helping launch the first great wave of New Age Beverages with Nantucket Nectars to ushering in the Modern Soda category at Culture Pop, First has always been at the forefront of beverage innovation, and he’ll share advice and experience from almost 40 years in the business when he speaks at BevNET Live NYC 2026.

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Taste Radio: Khloud Has Khloé, But Community Builds The Brand

Celebrity might open the door, but execution is what blows it wide open – and Khloud is proving it. Jeff Rubenstein, a seasoned CPG operator who co-founded the brand with Khloé Kardashian, shares lessons on execution, early missteps, and why star power alone doesn’t build a lasting brand. He also explains how balancing broad visibility with grassroots community is key to long-term success.

Kombucha Town Set For Rebuild Under New Ownership

More than half a year after Pacific Northwest-based brand Kombucha Town filed for bankruptcy protection, the brand has been acquired by Boom Chaga owner The Better For You Company (BFYC).

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PLTFRM Consolidates to Fuel Omnichannel Growth

PLTFRM has consolidated all of its subsidiaries, including Team Direct, VENDO, AMPD, Cities and Presence, under a single identity to cement its position as “a fully integrated omnichannel growth powerhouse.”

On-Premise Update: Where Growth Is Concentrating – NielsenIQ Quarterly Report

The latest NIQ on premise update highlights a continued shift in the beverage alcohol landscape, with spirits reinforcing their leadership position. Over the past year, spirits grew value by just over 2% despite declining volumes, indicating that price and premiumization are driving performance rather than consumption growth.

March Brings Accelerated NA Beverage Growth, NIQ Reports

After seeing some slowdown at the beginning of last month, non-alcoholic beverage sales remained “healthy and stable” with light acceleration in the two-week period ending March 21, 2026. according to the latest analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.

Taste Radio: M&A Isn’t Slowing. It’s Getting More Focused.

The hosts break down the latest wave of CPG deals, including HOP WTR’s sale to Constellation Brands and So Good So You’s acquisition by a private investment group – just two of several recent moves. They explore what’s fueling continued buyer activity and why non-alcoholic, functional, and better-for-you beverage brands remain especially attractive targets.