People Moves: 100 Coconuts, Casa Azul Update Leadership Team
Beverage industry brands Casa Azul, 100 Coconuts and Pressed Juicery have announced new leadership roles from senior executives to operations and sales.
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Taste Radio: Flops Or Future Hits? Rethinking Failed CPG Products.
Were they flops – or just ahead of their time? In this episode, the hosts dig into one of the food and beverage industry’s most intriguing debates: whether discontinued products failed because they were poorly conceived, or because the market simply wasn’t ready. They also debate whether returning some Reese's products to classic chocolate recipes could spark a ripple effect across the category.
People Moves: BRĒZ Founder Transitions, Throne Adds Seasoned CMO
BRĒZ founder Aaron Nosbisch is transitioning out of the CEO role at his intoxicating hemp beverage brand to launch an AI business.
New Products: Bucked Up Innovates; Cann Boosts Buzz With Caffeine
In this week's new products gallery, a trio of hemp brands showcase their 10mg innovations, Bucked Up jumps into hydration (and lower caffeine) and Monster's female-focused FLRT debuts.
Marketing: Accelerator Refreshes Brand, Expands Livvy Dunne Deal; Plus Essentia, Coca-Cola
After revving back up as an independent brand in February, Accelerator Active Energy has unveiled updated, more vibrant cans designed to better stand out on-shelf and across digital platforms.
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.
Distribution: Boisson Teams with Gut Oggau to Launch ‘Gut Feeling’ NA Brand
Non-alc beverage platform Boisson is serving as the exclusive launch partner for Gut Feeling, a new botanical herbal drink brand developed by Austrian natural wine estate Gut Oggau.
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.
New Products: Fairlife Gets A Makeover, Lucky Gets Slushy, Swoon Gets Functional
In this week's new products gallery, Swoon takes its zero-sugar lemonade into functional territory, Fairlife rebrands its milks and protein shakes, and De La Calle drops its latest modern Mexican soda SKU.
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.
Reviews: Lapo’s Dives into Negroni Water, Esprizio Espresso Spritz Sparkles
In this week's BevNET reviews: Esprizio showcases its take on espresso spritz (if you didn't guess already), while Lapo's gives its much-hailed RTD negroni a second, new look.
Marketing: Throne Sport Coffee Adds Alex Bregman to Roster; Plus Evian, Sprite
Functional coffee brand Throne Sport Coffee is expanding its roster of professional athlete ambassadors with the addition of Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman in an “equity-backed alignment.”
Taste Radio: From $7K To 10,000 Stores. The Protein Pints Playbook.
How did two 20-something founders turn a $7,000 investment into one of the fastest-growing brands in CPG, now selling one unit every three seconds? It started with a deceptively simple idea, relentless sampling, meticulous planning and a confident bet that protein ice cream could outshine the biggest names in the game.
YTD 2026 Beverage Performance and Trends – 3 Tier Beverages
The YTD 2026 Beverage Performance report from 3 Tier Beverages highlights a market undergoing a meaningful recalibration, with modest top-line declines masking significant structural shifts.