Podcast Star Alex Cooper’s Unwell Beverage Venture Is Shutting Down, Per Report
Unwell Beverages, the drinks business of celebrity podcaster Alex Cooper, is in the process of shutting down after Halloween.
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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Chaser Raising $2M To Dive Further into Functional ‘Deep Sea Hydration’
Enhanced water brand, Chaser, is raising a $2 million seed round as it scales its operations to push deeper into retail.
Tangled Up In Brew: How Yerba Mate Became The Next Great Tea Style
Iced tea companies are finding avenues for growth by leveraging consumers’ evolving tastes and a rising adoption of functionality.
7UP Says It’s Time For Lime With Brand Refresh, Reformulation
For the first time in 15 years, 7UP has revamped formulation to put the spotlight on its new lime-forward identity.
Rockstar Founder Russ Savage Calls For Celsius Leadership Ouster After Q2 Earnings Miss
After a disappointing Q2 earnings, Celsius leadership is facing an insurgency led by Rockstar Energy founder Russ Savage.
Monster Q2 Sales Cross $2.5B; Pricing Possible This Fall
Monster Energy reported “solid” second-quarter earnings as revenue crossed $2.5 billion for the first time in a single quarter.
Investors Double Down On Uncle Arnie’s Two-Track THC Approach
Cannabev Uncle Arnie’s raised $2 million from previous investors as it doubles down on both recreational cannabis and hemp-derived THC drinks.
Axum Capital Acquires Barcode Performance Drink
Hydration sports drink Barcode has been acquired by Axum Capital Partners, in partnership with investor and NBA star Victor Wembanyama.
Cann Launches Dwyane Wade Golf-Themed Flavor
In partnership with investor and NBA Hall of Famer Dwayne Wade, Cann is launching a new Half & Half variety, in both 3mg THC and uninfused.
Free Rein Joins Protein Coffee Race With First RTD, Expands Chainwide At Walmart
Free Rein Coffee Company has launched a Protein Platform that includes K-Cup pods and its first line of RTDs.
Nestlé Enters Joint Venture For Premium Water, Beverage Brands
Nestlé will spin off its water and premium beverage portfolio in a joint venture with Platinum Equity, valued at roughly $5.5 billion.
Wellness Platform Organic Traditions Raises $10.5M To Fund U.S. Growth
Powdered wellness drink and smoothie maker Organic Traditions has secured a $10.5 million Series A round from strategic angel investors.
Milo’s Tea Adds New Distribution Facility
Milo’s Tea Company invests further in its infrastructure by opening a new 150,000 sq. ft. distribution center in Homewood, Ala.
Sèchey Closing S.C. Retail Store, Launching Tech Platform
NA retailer Sèchey is shuttering its retail store as it pivots the business into a tech platform for the adult beverage category.