Reviews: We Dive Into Dirty Mountain Dew, While Orange Toucan Flies
This week's reviews features a pretty clear distinction between indulgence and function, but that doesn't mean they both can't be fun.
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BevNET CPG Media Launches Nombase Education, An Expert-Led Learning Platform for CPG Founders & Operators
BevNET CPG Media is excited to announce the launch of Nombase Education, a new Insider-exclusive learning platform designed to provide founders and operators across the food, beverage, and beer industries with on-demand, expert-led education.
Taste Radio: How Freestyle Snacks Won Over The ‘Sharks’
When “Shark Tank” called, Nikki Seaman was ready. The Freestyle Snacks founder secured $300K for 11% equity, turning a pandemic craving into a thriving brand of snackable olives and pickles. In this episode, Nikki shares how Freestyle’s bootstrapped, profit-focused strategy, viral TikTok buzz, and disciplined retail-first approach fueled growth – and a Shark’s appetite.
Taste Radio: Lessons From Caulipower’s Exit, With Padma & ‘Popcorn’ in Focus
What do the hosts make of Caulipower’s fitting exit, a tennis icon’s investment in a corn-free (!) popcorn startup, and Padma Lakshmi’s partnership with a particularly spicy CPG brand? It’s a full serving of Taste Radio, complete with a taste-test of high-fiber gummy candy and a $20, creatine-packed cereal.
New Products: Gorgie Taps Cranberry For The Holidays, Mockly’s New Packaging
Cranberry is the holiday flavor popping up in seasonal varieties from drink makers like Gorgie, Halfday, Unwell and Cann.
Spirits: New RTDs From Yoju, Big Sipz, Tip Top and More
The latest ready-to-drink (RTD) releases include soju-spiked Vietnamese coffee from Yoju, supersized Big Sipz, Kirin’s bestselling Japanese canned cocktail, and more. Here’s what’s new on the shelves.
Reviews: ‘Tis the Season to Sparkle With Bear Maple Farms & HOP WTR
This week's review roundup is here to welcome you to winter, whether you like or not, with a pair of seasonal sparkling drinks from HOP WTR and Bear Maple Farms.
Marketing: ZOA Energy Brings Back Dwanta Claus, Lavazza Partners with NYU
ZOA – the energy drink brand co-founded by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson – has announced the return of seasonal flavor, Dwanta’s Holiday Punch, accompanied by a new short film.
Last Call! BevNET Best of 2025 Award Nomination Deadline Today 11/5
The extended nomination deadline for the BevNET Best of 2025 Awards expires today, Wednesday, November 5. It only takes a few minutes, and you can submit as many nominations as you like (for yourself or others).
Taste Radio: Why Discipline Is Everything For Something & Nothing
Oliver Dixon, the co-founder of Something & Nothing, explains how his design sensibility and refusal to compromise on flavor helped shape a better-for-you soda brand that feels both modern and timeless. From surviving early missteps to building credibility through selective distribution and cultural partnerships, Olly shares how discipline, taste, and integrity can scale just as powerfully as hype.
BevNET Best of 2025 Awards: Nomination Deadline Extended to November 5
BevNET’s annual “Best Of” Awards celebrate the people, brands, products, and ideas that are shaping the future of the beverage industry. Submit your nominations by Wednesday, November 5.
Spirits Distribution: Tequio and SipMargs Land New Partners, Bardstown Switches Up NY
In this month’s distribution moves, Tequila ready-to-drink brands (RTD) Tequio and SipMargs expand with major partners, Bardstown Bourbon makes moves in New York, and Archer Roose flies into a major travel channel.
Taste Radio: Burnin’ Dollars? Recess’ $30M Raise & Ben Stiller’s Soda.
The hosts break down Recess’ $30 million raise, pound shots of olive oil, and wonder if Ben Stiller’s nostalgic soda brand can make it in middle America. Oh, and someone bottled a hot sauce wrapped in a real $100 bill.
New Products: Monster, Red Bull Fuel Holiday Shopping With Seasonal Options
New products from Liquid I.V., V8, Monster Energy and Red Bull fuel holiday shopping with new seasonal flavor varieties.