THC Cocktail Brand Jeng Nets VC Investment, Emphasizes Female Focus
Jeng received a seed round investment from beverage-focused VC firm Quench Ventures, as the brand emphasizes its female consumer positioning.
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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Lemon Perfect Nets Fresh $9.7M
Lemon Perfect reported a $9.7 million investment of an expected $15 million round, according to a recent SEC Form D filing.
Barebells Doubles Down On Protein Drinks
Fresh off a launch into clear whey protein soda, Barebells has unveiled its three-SKU line of ultra-filtered protein Milk Drinks.
Beyond the Shelf, Farmers Fear Hemp Regulations
The uncertainty surrounding the future cannabis regulations could impact the amount of hemp farmers plant in the coming year.
Distribution: VALR Gets Midwestern, Odyssey Lands In Airport Channel
In recent distribution news, energy drink makers are capitalizing on demand in convenience, conventional grocery and airport channels.
Once Upon A Coconut Partners With L.A. Libations; Albertsons Launch in 2026
Once Upon A Coconut has partnered with beverage incubator L.A. Libations to help grow its business in Southern California.
Monster Backing Female-Focused Innovation, ‘Premium’ Partnerships
Monster Energy explained during its investor day presentation how it was reaching across the gender gap with innovation and rebranding.
Scotland’s Spirits Of Virtue Builds Arkansas Facility To Scale NA Tequila, Bourbon
Scottish ANA maker Spirits of Virtue is opening a 30,000 sq. ft. facility in Arkansas, where it will make alternatives to tequila and bourbon.
Chlorophyll Water Seeking ‘Low Seven-Figure’ Round to Scale Into Aluminum, Walmart
Functional beverage Chlorophyll Water is raising its first institutional round as it unveils an aluminum can format and prepares to enter Walmart.
Monogram Capital Closes New $350M Fund
Monogram Capital Partners closed an oversubscribed $350 million Fund III last week, which will expand its investment team and operating partner program.
Can Creatine Be The Next Big Thing In Functional Beverage?
Creatine is quickly becoming the next big functional beverage ingredient thanks to innovation in micro-encapsulation technology.
BUM Energy Expands Sales Team Ahead of Walmart, Target Rollouts in 2026
BUM Energy, the RTD drink brand of fitness supplement maker RAW Nutrition, has brought on a team of seasoned liquid experts as it expands into mass and club channel retailers.
Keychain Nets New $10M, Launches Retailer AI Tool
Keychain has secured another $10 million in investment as it launches its newest tool for sourcing private-label manufacturers.
Kratom Brand Mitra-9 Class Action Dismissed
The plaintiff in a proposed federal class action lawsuit has voluntarily withdrawn their case against kratom beverage brand Mitra-9.