Reviews: Poppi, Recess, Lapo’s Take On Classic Flavors
There's a good reason why classics never go out of style, as proven again in this week's reviews, highlighted by updated takes on familiar favorite flavors from Poppi, Recess and Lapo's.
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Taste Radio: A Kroger ‘King’ Maker Reveals The Keys To Getting On Shelf – And Staying There
Todd Davis, a veteran category manager with Kroger’s King Soopers and City Market banners, talks about how he identifies standout brands and his belief in founders that are shaking up traditional retail by selling with heart, disrupting with intention and truly connecting with today’s consumer.
Insider Benefit: BevNET Quarterly Data Reports in Partnership with Spate
As part of our exclusive data series for BevNET & Nosh Insiders, we’re partnering with Spate, an artificial intelligence platform that analyzes billions of data signals from Google, TikTok, and Instagram to identify emerging trends in the food and beverage industry.
New Products: Suja Grows Green Juice Lineup, Cornbread Does THC Seltzers
In this week’s new products roundup, Suja expands its lineup of cold-pressed green juices, hemp-derived wellness product producer Cornbread enters the beverage world and Mountain Dew collaborates with Little Caesars.
Taste Radio: Scaling Your Tribe. The Komos Way.
How do you cultivate a loyal following through word-of-mouth buzz and smart, strategic partnerships without leaning on splashy marketing campaigns or celebrity endorsements? It’s the Komos way.
Marketing: Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson Star for Splash Refresher
'Pitch Perfect' pals Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson reunite as the faces of a new TV campaign for Primo Brands' new sparkling Splash Refreshers line, plus more marketing news from Monster, Chamberlain Coffee, Reign Storm, Simply and more.
Elevator Talk: Corpse Reviver, MAA • TE, The NA Beverage Company, Big D Energy Drink
Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week's special co-host is Courtney O’Brien, the founder of The Outlier Initiative, who shared her thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.
Taste Radio: Vision & Virality — How Sauz Became One Of The Hottest Brands In CPG
Troy Bonde and Winston Alfieri aren’t selling your father’s ragu. Instead, the 25-year-old co-founders of Sauz, a bold, culture-forward pasta sauce brand, are reimagining what it means to build a modern CPG company from the ground up. And, it’s working.
Cash Crunch or Comeback? Q1 Food & Beverage Financing Trends – a FABID Exclusive Report
Is the food and beverage funding freeze finally thawing? FABID’s Q1 2025 Report reveals a surprising rebound in deal size and investor appetite—just not where you might expect.
Taste Radio: Funding Favors the Few. Chefs Favor the Simple.
In a year clouded by economic uncertainty, you’d think investors would be clinging to their cash. But by the looks of things, maybe not? This episode also features an interview with acclaimed Boston-based chefs Jamie Bissonnette and Kenta Katagai as they take us behind the scenes of an unforgettable culinary collaboration.
In Memoriam: BevNET Chairman Jack Craven
It’s with great sadness that we’re writing to note the passing of Jack Craven, the Chairman of BevNET, father of our CEO and founder, John Craven, and father-in-law to our COO, Carolyn Craven.
New Products: FitAID Launches Supplements, Free Rein Goes Decaf
This week's new product gallery is filled with powdered supplements, new flavor launches for insurgent beverage brands and a nod to warm weather with lemonade mixers.
Marketing: Minute Maid Steps into the WWE Ring; Blue Bottle Teams With Marimekko
Just in time for its 80th anniversary, Minute Maid is partnering with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) to launch its ‘Bring the Juice’ multi-year platform that is “designed for longevity.”
Reviews: Halfday Does Half & Half; Starbucks Returns to Energy; La Colombe S’mores
We try La Colombe's indulgent draft latte, prebiotic iced tea Halfday's take on an Arnold Palmer, and Starbucks' return to energy drinks (again).