DryWater Finds Everyday Hydration Niche, Expands To 41K Doors
DryWater is expecting to hit 41,000 doors by the end of 2026 as it targets a growing demand for clean-label, daily hydration powders.
Lukas Southard
Senior Reporter, BevNET & NOSH
Lukas Southard is a Reporter covering the food and beverage industries across BevNET and NOSH.
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BevNET Live Day Two Recap: Where Does Hemp Go Next?
BevNET Live Day Two featured insights from VC investors, conversations with entrepreneurs and deep dives into emerging drink categories.
Bawi Closes $6M To Fuel West Coast Retail, Foodservice Expansion
Modern agua fresca maker Bawi has closed a $6 million investment as it sets its sights on the West Coast and moving into foodservice.
The ‘Energy Refreshers’ Wave Is Moving From QSRs to CPG
Refreshers, the fruit-forward, functional drinks often with moderate caffeination, is expanding from QSR chains into CPG beverage.
Ryl Tea Brings In $20M As Retailers Bet on “Modern Tea Movement”
Ryl Tea has added a $20 million Series C investment to fuel retail and distribution growth in mass and club channels.
Kevin Hart Supplement Brand Adds Strategic Investment
Kevin Hart’s protein shake and supplement brand VitaHustle has received an undisclosed equity investment from private equity firm Axum Capital Partners.
Looming THC Ban Has Retailers, Brands Searching For Alternative Buzzes
Hemp beverage retailers and non-alc brands are preparing to pivot into non-THC alternatives as the November ban looms.
Can Better Pricing, More Variety Spark Growth In Non-Alc Wine?
Non-alc wine is betting that a reduced entry price point, more variety and a sprinkle of functionality will bring more mainstream consumers to the set.
Distribution: RYZE Adds More Mushroom Lattes To Target
In distribution news, RYZE added more lattes to Target, Gym Soda is entering NYC with Big Geyser and Walmart modernizes its iced tea set.
Westrock Reports Positive Q1 With Production Lines Fully Operational
Westrock reported sales up 44.4% and consolidated adjusted EBITDA more than tripled year-over-year as its new facility goes fully operational.
Monster: Tallies Highest Q1 Sales Over $2B
Monster Beverage posted historic earnings for the energy drink maker with net sales surpassing $2 billion for the first time in a Q1 report.
Can NoBiggie Crack Kids Drinks With Mini Sparkling Waters?
New kids drink brand NoBiggie is going after the opportunity for younger flavored sparkling water drinkers with its mini-can format.
Distribution: Ayrloom Enters Festival Season, Halfday Modernizes At Walmart
In distribution news, Ayrloom heads to New York's Governor's Ball as StageWater heads to Nashvilled for CMA Fest.
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[Exclusive] Target Expanding Hemp Beverage Sales to Fla., Tex., Ill.
Target will be adding hemp-derived THC drinks to store shelves in over 300 stores across Texas, Florida and Illinois.