Brad Avery

Brad Avery

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Brad is a Reporter for BevNET.com.

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NielsenIQ: Non-Alc Beverage Sales ‘Healthy But Decelerated’

Non-alcoholic beverage sales “remained healthy but decelerated” in the two-week period ending July 29, according to an analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research. Total dollar sales growth rose 7.6% year-over-year.

Lock’d and Reloaded: Takeover Industries’ New CEO Looks to Pick Up the Pieces

At the beginning of 2023, Takeover Industries appeared to be at death’s door. But things look different now: there’s a new CEO, a rebranded product portfolio, its relationship with Manny Pacquiao is restored and at least some of the legal cases are closed. The company is now aiming to get back on track as Next Gen Beverage.

Monster: Plans for Bang Become Clearer In Q2 Earnings Call

After completing its acquisition of Bang manufacturer Vital Pharmaceuticals’ assets on July 31 for $362 million, Monster co-CEO Rodney Sacks said during the company’s Q2 2023 earnings call yesterday that it is now preparing to fully integrate its former rival into the Monster Energy system.

Jeng Seeks a Better Buzz with THC Non-Alc Cocktail Line

As with many beverage entrepreneurs, co-founders John Enghauser and Nicole Bray were inspired to enter the drinks game as a means of meeting their own demand – in their case for a non-alcoholic cocktail alternative. Three years later, with the introduction of its new line of THC-infused drinks, New York-based Jeng is fully embracing the call for a better buzz.

Kate Farms Founder Laver Returns with Lucky F*ck Energy

Scheduled to launch online August 2, the 38th anniversary of the Delta Air Lines Flight 191 crash he survived, Lucky F*ck is a line of functional, zero sugar energy drinks made with Maca, Beta-Alanine, and 200 mg of caffeine per 19.2 oz. cans.

NielsenIQ: Beverage Sales Show Strength, Acceleration

Non-alcoholic beverage sales picked up in the two-week period ending July 15, according to an analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research. Retail dollar sales grew 10.1% year-over-year for the two-weeks, compared to 8.2% in the four-week period and 8.5% for the 12-weeks, according to the report.

High Brew Sells Majority Stake to Beliv

High Brew Coffee, one of the first “third-wave” canned cold brew brands in the U.S., has been acquired by Latin American beverage portfolio company Beliv, the company announced today. Beliv is taking a 78% stake in the company.

Profile: Shimmerwood Doubles Down On CBD

As the lack of federal approval for CBD has pushed many infused brands to branch out beyond the hemp-derived ingredient to expand their businesses, Shimmerwood Beverages is doubling down.

Back from the Brink: NFL Star Damar Hamlin Partners with Don’t Quit!

As Damar Hamlin prepares to suit up and return to the field for the upcoming NFL season, he’s bringing that “don’t quit” attitude to, well, Don’t Quit! The protein and energy drink brand announced today that Hamlin has officially joined the company as an equity partner, marking the athlete’s first official beverage brand partnership.

KDP, La Colombe Partnership Shakes Up Canned Coffee Category

KDP announced this morning that it is investing $300 million in Philadelphia-based coffee company La Colombe, making it the second largest investor in the brand with a 33% equity stake and strengthening its ambitions of moving deeper into the RTD coffee category.