Neutonic Lands $6M Raise Ahead of National Grocery Launch
Productivity drink startup Neutonic has secured $6 million in new funding as it seeks to accelerate its US retail presence with a move into national grocery stores slated for this summer.
Martín Caballero
Managing Editor, BevNET
Martín writes news articles and feature stories covering the non-alcoholic beverage industry for BevNET. A graduate of Boston University, Martín's previous work has appeared in USA Today, The Boston Globe and The Boston Herald.
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Coca-Cola: Revenue Grows on Volume Gains in Q1
Brands including BodyArmor, Powerade, Dasani, smartwater, and Minute Maid all saw volume gains in North America during the quarter, according to CEO Henrique Braun.
Danone US Sales Rise 1.5% As Oikos Expands
Soaring global demand for functional nutrition products, with protein at the forefront, pushed sales up 2.7% in Q1 2026 on the back of 1.5% increase in volume and 1.2% bump in average pricing.
Nestlé Is Selling Blue Bottle Coffee To Luckin Owner Centurium Capital
Nestlé has confirmed the sale of specialty roaster and retailer Blue Bottle Coffee to Centurium Capital, the majority stakeholder of China’s largest coffee chain, Luckin Coffee.
Keurig Dr Pepper: Beverages Up 12% in Q1, Offsetting Coffee Declines
Keurig Dr Pepper’s (KDP) beverage business continued to drive the bulk of overall company growth in Q1 2026, as both pricing and volume increases boosted net sales by nearly 12%.
Brothers International Food Holdings Dips Back into Private Equity To Continue Consolidation Strategy
Fruit ingredient supplier Brothers International Food Holdings is set to open a new chapter as the Rochester, NY-based company has sold a controlling stake to private investment firm SK Capital Partners.
Taste Tomorrow Backs Lumen Clear Protein Drinks
Having backed one of the category’s earliest entrants, Taste Tomorrow ventures is going deeper into the emerging clear protein space.
Gatorade Goes “Longer-Lasting” In Overhaul to Build Non-Athlete Appeal
The biggest name in sports drinks is changing its playbook.
Beverage Sales Heating Up As Volume Gains In Early April
We’re still only in April, but the pre-summer indicators are positive this month as non-alcoholic beverages continued to accelerate sequentially on the back of strong volume gains and stable pricing.
Profile: Charm Tonic Puts Gen Z Lens on “Social Wellness”
A pair of young entrepreneurs in Minnesota have launched Charm Social Tonic, an adaptogen-powered mocktail that's gone from a university class project to making its retail debut at stores and cafes around the Twin Cities this spring.
Esspo Attacks ‘Afternoon Slump’ With Espresso Soda, Now at Whole Foods
Despite a checkered history for sparkling RTD coffee at retail, Esspo is betting that its combination of flavorful refreshment and moderate caffeine will resonate with consumers seeking something different to shake them out of the afternoon doldrums.
Energy Drinks Are Chasing Electrolytes, But Will It Help Them Stay Ahead?
As energy drink makers look to expand under the general umbrella of "performance"-based functionality, electrolytes are increasingly the logical next place to look.
From Players to Owners: Tom Brady, David Beckham Brands Showcase New Athlete-Wellness Paradigm
Sporting legends David Beckham and Tom Brady are both the leading faces and equity stakeholders in their respective wellness brands, and are helping combine health and lifestyle elements into differentiated online business models that have room to expand.
Profile: Alohi Speaks to Women, Wellness With Adaptogenic THC Drinks
Backed by experienced industry operators, Alohi is taking a female-first perspective in offering three low dose (5mg or 10mg THC) varieties of lightly sparkling drinks carrying 45 calories and 7 grams of sugar per 12 ounce can.