Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week's special co-host is Dayton Miller, a managing partner with BFG Partners, who shared his thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.
Yerba Madre is a brand nearly synonymous with its namesake ingredient. But in a country where most consumers have never heard of yerba mate, a caffeine-laden herbal infusion, how do you build a household name around it? Ben Mand, the CEO of Yerba Madre, talks about how the company is expanding its national footprint while staying true to its regenerative roots and mission-driven values.
This week’s new product gallery features a new format for MUD/WTR; new THC-infused drinks from Flyers Cocktail. Co., RYTHM and Upstate Elevator Co..; and a new drink working the line between energy drinks, hydration and immunity.
What happens when a high-profile protein bar brand suddenly dives into frozen seafood? Naturally, the industry takes notice… and chaos ensues. The hosts unpack David’s unexpected launch of raw cod, a move that seems both strategic and defiant, and which sparked intense debate across CPG. They also delve into the debut of a celebrity’s “love potion” and a luxurious presentation of pecans.
Cascara and water kefir are each two beverage categories in need of a hero brand -- could new releases from Alldae or KFR be the answers?
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.
