How did Fernet-Branca, a 180-year-old Italian digestif, become one of America’s most beloved bar staples? Edoardo Branca, managing director of Branca USA and a sixth-generation member of the family behind the brand, explains how it earned its cult status in the U.S. and how he is stewarding a legacy while embracing innovation via modern, consumer-focused offerings.
Despite a volatile landscape, Q2 2025 saw a 13% year-over-year uptick in total U.S. food and beverage venture funding, reaching $342M.
Could plastic packaging be the next target on MAHA’s hitlist? Have we reached peak chili crisp? Has Dubai chocolate already jumped the shark? The hosts dig in and debate, then spotlight a new $450 million fund that’s fueling emerging food and beverage brands. We also sit down with Tara Lindley of High West, who talks about how the revered whiskey brand balances innovation with market demand.
This week's new product gallery features new formats for Fiji and ISH, a plant-based pivot by Premier Protein, decadent flavor "bombs" courtesy of Milkbar x Nespresso, and a new RTD cold brew from a beloved Southern eatery.
Whether you're looking for a buzz in the morning or evening, these two new releases from sparkling coffee startup Fuzzee and THC cocktail specilaists Nowadays have you covered.
REIGN Total Body Fuel, the performance beverage created by Monster Energy, is kicking off a search for 100 “Reign Warriors,” a grassroots ambassador program
At BevNET Live Summer 2025, Liquid Death Chief Strategy Officer Marisa Bertha sat down for a discussion on how the heavy metal CPG company went from canned water to a full health and wellness platform.
The U.S. On-Premise beverage alcohol market is shifting fast—and this exclusive CGA by NIQ x BevNET report uncovers where the momentum is heading. From Tequila overtaking Whiskey as the top-performing spirits category to RTDs dominating growth charts with double-digit gains, the data reveals both challenges and exciting new opportunities across the Bev Alc spectrum.
Consumer preferences in the soda aisle are shifting—fast. In Q2 2025, both regular and diet/alternative sweetened sodas rebounded with sales growth across natural, MULO, and convenience channels.
As we learned in conversation with Chobani chief customer officer John Frost at BevNET Live Summer 2025 in June, combining a mission-driven philosophy with practical and effective innovation is a considerable challenge, but one well worth the effort.
Brightfield Group’s Q2 2025 Energy Report reveals how the definition of “energy” is evolving from stimulation to stability, with consumers now prioritizing mental clarity, emotional steadiness, and sustainable energy over spikes and crashes.
A hip-hop icon. A lifelong bond. A shared passion for craft spirits. And a warehouse full of aged whiskey. When these elements came together, they gave rise to Amber & Opal, a premium honey botanical rye whiskey that’s turning heads in the spirits industry.
At BevNET Live 2025, Polar Beverages president and CEO Ralph Crowley shared best practices for independent brands seeking to build a lasting legacy.
Nombase, the digital platform serving professionals across the food, beverage, and beer industries, just launched the Nombase Data Hub, a centralized destination for exclusive industry reports from trusted partners including CGA powered by NIQ, Agrowgate, 3 Tier Beverages, FABID, SPATE, Brightfield Group, and others.
