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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NBA Star Steph Curry Gets Into the Bourbon Business

Steph Curry announced Tuesday the launch of Game Changer Distillery which is producing its first product Gentleman's Cut bourbon whiskey in partnership with 190-year-old Boone County Distilling Co. who will oversee all aspects of production.

“A Lot of Fun is Being Had”: How Coachella Is Embracing Non-Alc

Coachella Music Festival has for the first time partnered with a non-alcoholic retailer, The New Bar, to offer zero-proof cocktails and ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages bringing for inclusivity to the NA community at the two-weekend concert event in Southern California.

Genius Juice Shifts Focus, Parts With KeHE

Genius Juice is taking a strategic shift away from growth at all costs seeing innovation as a way towards profitability after a tumultuous end to its distribution partnership with KeHE.

Coffee: Study Details Links To More Steps, Less Sleep, Heart Health

A recent study of 100 individuals published in The New England Journal of Medicine suggests that coffee consumption throughout the day increases physical activity while also negatively impacting a person’s sleep at night; yet, the impact of coffee on the heart are mixed.

Oatly: Supply Chain Strategy Shift Paying Off In Margins

On Wednesday's Q4 earnings call, Oatly announced $195.1 million in revenue, while also informing investors that it had secured $425 million in financing commitments that will allow the business to grow to "self-sufficiency.”

Devil’s Drink: Craft Soda Rises in Craft Beer Country

Devil's Foot Beverage Company has been building a loyal following for its low-sugar, craft sodas in the Western North Carolina region and recently upsized its production capacity to expand in retail across the Southeast.