Brad Avery

Brad Avery

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Brad is a Reporter for BevNET.com.

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Barcode Becomes Official Sponsor of the Brooklyn Nets

Functional beverage brand Barcode has been building its business through tight connections in the NBA. Now, the L.A.-based brand is upping the stakes from players to teams, announcing today it has been named the official fitness water of the Brooklyn Nets.

C-Stores: Slower Q3 Sales Leads to Mixed Year-End Outlook

Beverage sales in the convenience channel remained “healthy” in Q3 2023, up by 4.4%, despite decelerating from stronger 6.6% growth in Q2, according to the latest Beverage Bytes survey of retailers conducted by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.

Better Booch to Acquire Live Beverages in First M&A Deal

Startup kombucha brand Better Booch is moving to finalize its first acquisition as it has signed an agreement to acquire the assets of fellow fermented drink maker Live Beverages in a move aimed at reaching profitability.

After Family Tragedy, Equitea Founder Has New Mission for Brand

This past April, Quentin Vennie, founder and CEO of Equitea, found himself in a grim position: needing to process and grieve his son’s death, but also, for days ponder the lingering mystery of “what happened?" He's now ready to move ahead with a new mission for the company.

Barcode Launches in New York with Rainforest Partnership

Sports drink maker Barcode has partnered with New York City DSD house Rainforest Distribution, the company announced today, setting the stage for the L.A.-based brand to build a presence on the East Coast.

Liquid Death Names Former White Claw Sales Head Ballard as CCO

As the brand’s footprint surpasses 100,000 doors across the U.S. and U.K., Liquid Death has named Stephen Ballard, a sales professional with over 25 years of experience in the alcohol space, as its first Chief Commercial Officer.

Manna Beverages to Acquire Nor-Cal Beverage Co.

Manna Beverages & Ventures (MB&V) is set to acquire California-based co-packer Nor-Cal Beverage Company for an undisclosed sum, the company announced today. The deal is subject to due diligence and approvals.

ZOA+ Pre-Workout Line Expands Into Powder

Energy drink brand ZOA has officially launched its ZOA+ Pre-Workout line in powdered format. Available in Cherry Lime, Fruit Punch and Wild Berry flavors, ZOA+ Pre-Workout powders are sold online direct-to-consumer and on Amazon for $49.99 per 25-serving tub.

Flow Reports Record Q3 Revenue, Continues Facility Divestment Plan

As it looks to reduce cash burn and achieve profitability, alkaline water maker Flow Beverage Corp. reported record brand revenue for its flagship water line during its Q3 earnings report this week, growing consolidated net revenue 21% to CAD$10.5 million.

GURU Touts 15% Q3 Growth, Chief Revenue Officer Grar Exits

GURU’s Theanine Fruit Punch flavor helped drive sales according to the Canadian energy drink company’s Q3 2023 earnings report released today, setting the stage for a U.S. launch this winter. Quarterly net revenue for the brand was up 15% year-over-year to $8.9 million, with gross profit of $4.5 million thanks to sustained strong margins, the company reported.

Data: Non-Alc Beverage Sales Accelerate in Late August

Non-alcoholic beverage sales accelerated slightly over the two-week period ending August 26, with volume sales picking up pace against slowing pricing increases, according to the latest analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research. Dollar sales in U.S. retail rose 7.9% in the two-week period, compared to +7.3% in the four-weeks and +7.8% in the 12-weeks.

Molson Coors Ups Its Stake in ZOA with New Investment

Molson Coors Beverage Company’s faith in Dwayne Johnson-backed energy drink brand ZOA is rock solid. The beverage conglomerate “will strengthen its investment” in ZOA as part of its overall Beyond Beer non-alcoholic beverage growth strategy.