Monster Posts Double-Digit Growth in 2025 Earnings Report
Monster Beverage Corporation beat expectations in its Q4 and full year 2025 earnings report this week, posting double-digit growth for both periods.
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Hy.Q Begins ‘Big Push’ in Retail with LA Distributing Partnership
Los Angeles-based hydration beverage brand Hy.Q is looking to make a “big push” in its backyard this year, partnering with Los Angeles Distributing Company (LAD) as founder and CEO Rick Mochulsky aims to raise awareness and drive trial for the year-old startup.
Zevia Points to ‘Strategic Pillars’ for 2025 Earnings Turnaround
Better-for-you soda brand Zevia touted a transformative performance turnaround in its full year and Q4 2025 earnings report this week, as the company posted a return to growth with net sales surpassing $161.3 million.
Distribution: Protein Pop Pushes into Costco with Plus Line
Rise Wellness is extending its Protein Pop line with Protein Pop Plus, launching in 607 Costco locations across the country this month; Better-for-you brand Zevia has unveiled upgraded packaging across its product lines, with new flavors rolling out into Walmart.
KDP Updates Prices Structuring for JDE Peet’s Deal, Gamgort to Leave Board
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) issued an updated financing plan for its proposed acquisition of coffee giant JDE Peet’s, adding an additional $1.5 billion in equity capital and dropping consideration of a partial IPO for its beverage business as it closes in on finalizing the deal in early April.
Danone Celebrates Strong 2025 Performance, But Admits to Falling Short in U.S.
As Danone works to position itself as a global leader for the health-and-wellness movement, CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique admitted the French conglomerate needs to “step up its game” in the U.S. market during its Q4 and full year 2025 earnings report last week.
North Dakota Retailers Sue PepsiCo, Walmart in Price Fixing Fallout
PepsiCo and Walmart are facing another lawsuit over alleged price fixing as two North Dakota retailers are suing the companies following the unsealing of documents from a dismissed Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit last year.
Halfday Hit with Class Action Over Gut Health Claims
Functional iced tea brand Halfday Tonics has been hit with a proposed class action lawsuit, taking aim at the brand’s stated “prebiotic benefits” despite containing just 6 grams of fiber per 12 oz. can – which the complaint claims is not nearly enough for consumers to feel any effect.
Distribution: Mocean Gets Moving Through Faire
Adult-focused energy drink Mocean is in motion, now offering wholesale availability through Faire for independent retail accounts across North America.
Just Ice Tea Raises $9M; Big Geyser, Polar Involved
Just Ice Tea has closed a $9 million Series B funding round, backed by investors such as Total Wine & More co-founder Robert Trone, Taste Tomorrow Ventures, Polar Strategic Ventures and executives from New York DSD house Big Geyser.
Throne Sport Coffee Nets $10M Raise, Launches DSD with Big Geyser
Patrick Mahomes-backed functional beverage maker Throne Sport Coffee is ready to build its kingdom in New York, announcing a $10 million funding round and partnering with DSD house Big Geyser for a major push into the NYC metro market this year.
Flow Founder Acquires, Relaunches Formosa Springs Mineral Water
After nearly 40 years off the market, legacy Canadian mineral water brand Formosa Springs is returning, relaunching this year under the ownership of Flow Water founder Nicholas Reichenbach.
Lance Collins’ Accelerator Revs Back Up as Independent Brand
On its drive to win in the better-for-you energy drink market, Accelerator Active Energy has hit a number of speed bumps. But today, under the stewardship of founder Lance Collins, the brand is revving the engine and setting off for growth.
Refresco to Acquire SunOpta in Cash Deal
Global manufacturer Refresco has entered a definitive agreement to acquire SunOpta Inc. for $6.50 per share in cash, providing the Netherlands-based conglomerate with a major plant-based co-packer as it broadens its business outside of CSDs and packaged water.