New Products: Protein Options Abound, Talking Rain Enters Prebiotic Soda
In this week’s new products roundup, protein is king with new additions from Lean Body, Quest Nutrition, Joyburst and Genius Gourmet.
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Taste Radio: Unpacking The Aura, Hiyo & Alani Deals. Plus, We Get ‘Fair’ & ‘Passionate’.
Aura Bora is acquired. Hiyo adds $19 million and a strategic partner. And Celsius drops $1.8 billion on Alani Nu. Oh, and Spindrift is back in the soda biz. Yeah, it’s been a busy week and the hosts have lots to say. We also sit down with Alex Duong, the founder & CEO of Fair & Square and Lena Zhuravsky, the founder of passionfruit-centric beverage brand Passion Joy.
CPG Week: Spindrift Soda and Alani Nu Acquisition
The CPG Week team discusses the launch of a new soda line from sparkling water maker Spindrift just a month after its sale to a private equity group. Then, the group digs into the details of Celsius Holdings’ $1.8 billion acquisition of competitor Alani Nu and examines how the deal could impact distribution in the energy drink category as well as what the sale spells for prior owner (and PRIME maker) Congo Brands.
Elevator Talk: Kombuchade, Sky Barn, Dice Provisions, Grind with Gratitude
Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week's special co-host is Dr. Sebastian Dreher, the Venture Manager - North America for DöhlerGroup, who shared his thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.
Taste Radio: The Rockstar Entrepreneur. How Sammy Hagar Is Building His Next $100M Brand.
Sammy Hagar’s passion for tequila runs deep. But the iconic rock star, best known for his time as the frontman of Van Halen, has an even deeper commitment to earning and preserving the trust of his fans. Santo Spirits is where those two worlds meet.
Taste Radio: How Yaza Went National at Whole Foods Just Weeks After Its Launch
How many brands can you name that secured national distribution at Whole Foods just weeks after launching? In this episode, we dive into one such success story: Yaza, a rapidly emerging brand of Lebanese-style labneh. We also test yet another "pizza wine" and chat about Hailee Steinfeld's angelic take on RTD cocktails.
New Products: Coca-Cola Does Prebiotic Soda, Unwell Unveils Target-exclusive Flavor
In this week’s new products roundup, Coca-Cola seeks to make a splash in the prebiotic soda space, Unwell Hydration introduces a Target-exclusive flavor and Brez unveils its biggest product release to date.
Distribution: Kiki Milk Adds Sprouts, Closes Series Seed
Kiki Milk, maker of an organic plant-based milk line marketed to children and families, is extending its brick-and-mortar footprint with 440 Sprouts Farmers Market locations across the country; Korean Pear beverage brand Seoul Juice is now available nationwide in QuikTrip locations.
Taste Radio: Black Founders Club, Ep. 2 – Navigating Identity, Opportunity & Legacy
This special episode of the podcast is the second installment of our limited series, Black Founders Club. Developed in collaboration with Equitea founder and CEO Quentin Vennie, the series explores the challenges and opportunities Black founders face in the CPG space.
Supply Chain Shake-Up: How to Navigate Tariffs, Trade Turmoil & Soaring Costs – An Agrowgate Quarterly Report
The beverage industry is facing new supply chain pressures in 2025, with tariffs, rising costs, and shifting trade policies affecting key ingredients and materials. Agrowgate’s latest report provides insights into these challenges and what they mean for brewers and beverage producers. Learn how to adapt and stay ahead in an evolving market.
Gallery: New Spirits From Chicas Divertidas, Midnight Moon, Don Julio & More
While there has been plenty of action in the fast-growing RTD cocktail scene, this year has already seen a raft of eye-catching new spirit launches. Here’s a quick recap of some of 2025’s early arrivals, including Megan Thee Stallion’s new tequila, a culture-merging limited release from Don Julio, and another flavor in Midnight Moon’s milkshake-inspired liqueur line.
Reviews: Remedy Organics, Gaffle! Coffee, Daizy’s, Mate Party
In this roundup of new product reviews, we go tropical green with Remedy Organics, taste Ethiopian cold drip coffee from Gaffle! and get to know “social soda” from Daizy’s before…
BevNET Best Of 2025 Awards: Submit Your Nominations
BevNET’s annual “Best Of” Awards recognize the companies, brands, individuals, products, ideas, and trends that are driving the beverage industry forward. The highly-anticipated awards show will take place in Marina del Rey, CA during BevNET Live Winter 2025, happening December 7-9, 2025.
Taste Radio: How Emily Griffith Transformed An Overlooked Superfood Into A Beloved Brand
Emily Griffith, the founder and CEO of fast-growing buckwheat-based food brand Lil Bucks, discusses the importance of clear messaging to connect with consumers and how simplicity, rather than over-innovation, led to success. She also talks about sourcing strategies, securing key retail partnerships, including Whole Foods and fundraising for the company’s Series A round.