Brad Avery

Brad Avery

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Brad is a Reporter for BevNET.com.

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Former Nutrabolt Execs Can Keep New Jobs at Recess, Texas Judge Rules

Three former Nutrabolt executives will be able to keep their jobs at functional beverage brand Recess after a Texas federal judge rejected a request for an injunction from their former employer, so long as they do not share or use confidential information in their new roles.

Energy Drinks Slide, But Non-Alc Sales Mostly Steady in Early May

Non-alcoholic beverage sales maintained a steady growth curve in the first half of May, as dollar sales rose 2.5% in the 52-week period ending May 16, according to the latest analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.

PLEZi Rebuilds Around Steph Curry with Hydration Refresh

The better-for-you beverage brand first founded by former First Lady Michelle Obama and led by L.A. Libations is rolling out a rebrand for its 16.9 oz. PLEZi Hydration line, with plans to focus fully on a cross-generational opportunity in sports drinks, having dropped its original kids juice line.

Distribution: Little Saints Focuses on Florida

Adult NA cocktail maker Little Saints is mounting a concerted effort to grow across its home state of Florida, launching 120 ABC Fine Wine & Spirits stores across the Sunshine State next month, marking the startup’s largest retail expansion to date.

The Cycle Wants to Put Period Relief in the Grab-and-Go Cooler

Typically, consumers seeking relief for menstrual cycle pain and discomfort need to scour the drugstore aisles. The Cycle, a startup functional beverage brand now available nationwide in Sprouts, wants to put PMS relief right in the checkout aisle.

Jones Soda’s ‘Fallout’ Collab Leads to Radiant Q1 Earnings

Co-branded Fallout beverages provided Jones Soda with a jolt of revenue growth in its Q1 2026 earnings this week, as the company posted a 193.9% year-over-year increase to $12.4 million, up from just $4.2 million the year before.

Marketing: Hint Makes Water Something to ‘Crave’

Flavored water brand Hint is looking to turn hydration from a chore into something people can’t wait to do with its latest marketing campaign, MMMMM Water, a series of ads built around the slogan “Water For People With Tastebuds.”

Non-Alc Beverages Remain Healthy in Retail and on Amazon

April brought healthy growth to the non-alcoholic beverage sector, as the category reported dollar sales up 2.3% in the 52-week period ending May 2, according to the latest analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.

Pop & Bottle Grows Beyond Lattes with Matcha Hydration Launch

Functional beverage brand Pop & Bottle has established its business through innovative matcha and coffee lattes. Now, the brand is targeting a different use occasion with Matcha Hydration, a coconut water-infused line launching this month in Sprouts stores nationwide.

Distribution: The Cycle Goes Nationwide with Sprouts

Women’s health brand The Cycle, which produces a line of RTD beverages designed around the menstrual cycle, is rolling out nationwide in Sprouts Farmer Market stores this week with its full four-flavor line.