Lukas Southard

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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Painful or Positive? Revamped UNFI Supplier Pact Stirs Industry Debate

There’s no question that powerhouse national distributor UNFI’s new Simplified Supplier Approach (SSA) is more streamlined than previous agreements. But that’s about the only thing everyone will agree on.

Massachusetts Offers Glimpse Of The Uphill Battle For Hemp Beverages

Massachusetts regulators officially put an end to the sale of hemp-derived CBD and THC products outside of dispensaries last week. Here's what it means for cannabis industry stakeholders in the state and foretells other regulatory moves throughout the country.

Report: FTC Preparing Lawsuit Against Southern Glazer’s

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is preparing a lawsuit against Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, the nation’s largest alcohol distributor, over its pricing practices, according to a Politico report published yesterday.

Flyers Rebrands With Eye On Fueling Retail Growth

CBD and hemp-derived THC drink brand Flyers Cocktail Co. has revamped the packaging of its infused line to meet new consumers in fresh retail channels as it moves deeper into brick-and-mortar.

A Drink With…Free AF Founder Lisa King

After launching a year and a half ago in the U.S., New Zealand-based Free AF has brought its non-alcoholic alternative RTDs to major retailers learning in the process that operating in a larger market comes with unique challenges.

KDP: Q1 Earnings Welcome New CEO, Focus On Coffee

Keurig Dr Pepper brought its incoming CEO to its Q1 earnings call which included positive sales growth, a slight dip in net income driven by the company's still-recovering coffee segment and a gross margin gain.