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NACS: Unpacking Energy, Supplements with Joshua Schall

BevNET editor-in-chief Jeff Klineman at down with Joshua Schall, a BevNET contributing editor, to explore the evolution in energy drinks and the continued crossover of fitness and supplement trends in CPG, as seen at this year's NACS trade show.

Data: Non-Alc Sales “Remain Healthy,” Volumes Improve

Non-alcoholic beverage sales “remained healthy” in the most recent two-week period with volume declines improving and pricing slightly increasing, according to an analysis of NielsenIQ data.

Taste Radio: How Athletic Brewing is Building A Brand While Leading A Revolution

Bill Shufelt and John Walker, the co-founders of flourishing non-alcoholic beer brand Athletic Brewing, spoke about the company’s role in the evolution of alcohol-alternative beverages and its influence on how consumers perceive them, why it’s in the company’s interest to support competitors, and how they evaluate new retail and distribution opportunities.

Review: Yaté Yerba Maté

Proudly “born and made in LA,” Yaté is a new two-SKU line of sparkling yerba maté beverages that are packaged in 12 ounce cans.

Taste Radio: Emphasize Quality. It’s A Big Reason Why This Company Was Acquired.

Bronya Shillo, the founder of pioneering RTD cocktail brand Fishers Island Lemonade, spoke about why quality of ingredients matters when meeting with retail buyers, how the adage “inch wide, mile deep” guided the brand’s distribution strategy for years and how she built and maintained a relationship with leadership executives at E. & J. Gallo, which acquired her company in May.

Review: Alldae Superfruit Soda

Originally launched in 2021, Alldae is back with a brand new look and revised product lineup. While still cascara-based, Alldae now positions itself as a “superfruit soda” with eyes on a reaching a broader consumer base. 

Taste Radio: The Best Ways To Generate Buzz? Innovate, Collaborate & Breathe Fire.

Can you pair tinned fish and beer… in the same can? Kids’ cereal flavors in protein drinks – does it work? Is chili crunch and ranch dressing the perfect duo? And, why are we losing it over a “Dragnum”? The hosts discussed how brands are attempting to grab our attention and generate sales via innovation, package design and unexpected collaborations.

Taste Radio: Why Aura Bora Doesn’t Need A Secret To Be Successful

Aura Bora co-founder and CEO Paul Voge spoke about how the botanical-centric sparkling water brand has cultivated a loyal community by focusing on flavor, why he believes that “the best marketing is sales and vice versa,” the reason Aura Bora discontinued its viral “Secret Menu,” how DTC success translates to brick-and-mortar sales and why his personal phone number is on every can.