Wet Hydration Keeps Innovation Flowing; ‘We See A Lot of White Space’
Wet Hydration is launching a Prebiotic Water line in three flavors after increasing its footprint in 2025 from 2,500 doors to 14,000.
Lukas Southard
Senior Reporter, BevNET & NOSH
Lukas Southard is a Reporter covering the food and beverage industries across BevNET and NOSH.
Posts by Lukas Southard
Sol-ti Raises $30M, Deepens Positions In Functional Shots
Glass-bottled shot maker Sol-ti raised $30.3 million in equity investment earlier this year as it positions for expansion in retail and foodservice.
People Moves: Guru Energy Shakes Up Leadership
GURU Energy is searching for a new permanent CEO while Swiss supplement brand KA-EX just appointed a North America-focused chief executive.
U.K.-based MOTH Bets $15M On U.S. Growth As Premium RTDs Surge
Premium canned cocktail brand MOTH has raised $15 million as it positions for growth in the U.S. and in the U.K.
Inside David Protein’s Strategy To Shake Up RTD Protein
David Protein founder Peter Rahal provides details on his brand's approach to the RTD protein shake category.
The Next High: Kava, Kanna Eye Opportunity Amid Hemp THC Uncertainty
Kava and kanna have positioned as the next thing in functional adult non-alcoholic alternatives as hemp-derived THC's future remains uncertain.
Medici Brands Raises $250M To Scale David Protein, HallPass
David Protein’s Medici Brands has secured $250 million to scale its manufacturing and unveil a new salty snack later this year.
Nestlé Offloads NUUN Amid Supplement Divestment
Nestlé has divested its vitamins, minerals and supplements (VMS) business, including Nuun Hydration, to Yellow Wood Partners for $1 billion.
KDP Sells Back Chobani Stake, PA Facility
KDP has agreed to sell its full minority stake in Chobani back to the company for $800 million, as well as a 1.5 million sq. ft. PA facility.
PATH Secures New Investment For International Expansion
Refillable aluminum bottle brand PATH has secured an undisclosed new investment led by Agility Ventures, as the brand looks globally for growth opportunities.
Inside Axum Capital Partners’ Health And Wellness Investment Approach
Axum Capital's managing partner Muhsin Muhammad gives insight on the private equity firm's investment strategy in health and wellness.
David Enters Drinks With RTD Protein Shake
Peter Rahal’s David Protein has entered the beverage category with gold-labeled ready-to-drink, ultra-filtered protein shakes.
Saint James Targets Energy, C-Stores With Yerba Mate Launch
Iced tea maker Saint James is entering the yerba mate set as it targets new opportunities in energy and convenience.
Newtopia Now: Mushrooms And Collagen Headline Beverage Innovation
At Newtopia Now 2026, beverage brands showed off the use of functional mushrooms, innovative ingredients and "glowing" line extensions.