Brad Avery

Brad Avery

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Brad is a Reporter for BevNET.com.

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Don’t Quit Rebrands as SkyPop To Focus on Protein Soda

That’s an ethos that drove protein beverage brand Don’t Quit since its founding, and it will continue to fuel the business as it unveils a comprehensive rebrand, dropping its old name and shakes line to focus entirely on protein sodas under the new name Skypop.

Distribution: The Zero Proof Hits Target

Online retailer and distributor The Zero Proof is the latest adult non-alc beverage purveyor to partner with Target, announcing last week a national retail launch in the mass retail chain with a curated selection of NA wines and mocktails.

Starbucks Points to Revival Strategy in Strong Q1 Earnings Report

Starbucks’ core retail business showcased the proof of concept for chairman and CEO Brian Niccol’s “Back to Starbucks” strategic plan, delivering 4% global comparable store sales growth in its Q1 fiscal year 2026 earnings report today.

Non-Alc Beverage Sales Remain ‘Healthy’ Despite Volume Slide

Non-alcoholic beverage sales stayed “healthy and broadly stable on a sequential basis,” despite mild volume declines, in the two-week period ending January 10, according to the latest analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.

Infused Yerba Mate Brand Milonga Refreshes, Adds New Line

Last fall, the Florida-based beverage startup quietly unveiled new packaging for its portfolio of THC yerba mate beverages. The brand simplified its branding with a can design featuring the jungles of South America intended to help Milonga reach a broader, mainstream audience.

Texas Citrus Drinks Producer Buda Juice Goes Public

Buda Juice, Inc., a Texas-based manufacturer of cold-chain “UltraFresh” juice, went public this month, with shares trading on the New York Stock Exchange’s American exchange as of January 8 under the ticker symbol “BUDA.”

Jumex Launches First Candy Line with GoMix Gummies

Juice maker Jumex USA is bringing its decades-old name to the snack aisle with a new non-beverage product: Jumex GoMix gummies, launching this month online and in select Albertsons locations in West Texas and New Mexico.

Beyond Meat Launches Protein Drink

Beyond Meat is testing how far it can take its plant-based protein concept with its latest innovation, Beyond Immerse, a functional protein drink line launching Thursday as an ecommerce exclusive LTO.

Cove Soda Appoints Bryan Crowley as CEO

As it works to grow its presence across the North American market, Canadian functional beverage maker Cove Soda has named Bryan Crowley as CEO. Crowley, a career beverage executive, most recently served as CEO of gamer energy drink brand G Fuel.