Tariffs, Inflation And Shifting Consumer Habits Signal Retail Uncertainty Ahead
New economic data on inflation, purchasing behavior and the impact of tariffs indicates a mixed outlook for CPG brands moving forward.
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
‘Too Good To Pass Up’: Not Beer Launches THC Drinks
Not Beer is not just a sparkling water brand anymore with the launch of a 3-SKU line of THC drinks, focused on value-generation in flavor formulation and pricing.
Westrock Coffee Hits ‘Record-Breaking’ Q2 Sales, Elevated Net Losses
In its Q2 earnings, Westrock Coffee reported its highest sales quarter despite losses from production buildouts and tariff-related green coffee inventory costs.
Laird: Growth Trajectory Continues, Wholesale Biz Expands
Laird Superfood has made progress toward its goal of achieving “sustainable profitability,” continuing a growth trend in its Q2 earnings as it prioritizes its wholesale segment.
Premium Mixer Badger Bevs Breaks Out Of Bottles, Adds Distribution
Connecticut-based, premium mixer brand Badger Bevs has intentionally built in on-premise locations and is now seeing gains in retail as it prepares to launch into canned varieties.
Inside Pure Fuel’s Partnerships-Over-Retail Strategy
Philadelphia-based hydration brand Pure Fuel is making moves to expand its retail distribution after spending its first two years building partnerships.
For Bitter For Worse Relocates to Rochester, New Facility
ANA cocktail brand For Bitter For Worse has moved operations from Oregon to Rochester, N.Y. where it will expand its production to include co-manufacturing for other emerging beverage companies.
MUD\WTR Pumps Up With Protein, Positions For Retail Expansion
Alt coffee maker MUD\WTR has launched into the powdered protein shake set as the brand plans its expansion further in retail.
Alcohol-Removal Startup ALTR Lands $5M Investment
Tech startup ALTR has closed a $5 million investment to help scale its wine dealcoholization technology and open a pilot facility in the heart of California's Napa wine region.
Simply Good Foods: Protein Portfolio ‘On The Forefront Of Generational Shift’
In its Q3 earnings, The Simply Good Foods Company reported the strength of its protein-forward portfolio, driven by the Quest and OWYN brands, despite the continued revitalization of Atkins.
Hawaiian Soda Co. Scales Beyond The Islands With California Club Expansion
Hawaiian Soda Co. is establishing a West Coast retail presence with a new club store partnership as mainland demand grows for modern soda with island flavors.
Matcha With a Mission: Equitea Pivots To Café Concept
After losing its sole co-packer and walking away from an investment deal, Equitea is pivoting away from adaptogenic RTD teas into a "matcha studio" concept to better connect with its community-based mission.
Above Average: Joe Tea Expands Into Hydration, Cans, Snacks
Joe Tea is expanding globally while building on its core base of iced teas, lemonades and chips to bring innovation to snacking and beverage.
Seattle Coffee Wars: Nestlé Files Petition Over Cold Brew Brand Name
Nestlé is petitioning the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office over the trademark of cold brew maker Seattle Strong.