U.S. Dairy Prevails in Tariff Dispute With Canada
U.S. dairy processors earned a major victory this week after a three-member panel ruled in their favor in a dispute with Canadian regulators over access to the country’s national market.
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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Singer Katy Perry Launches Non-Alcoholic Apéritif Brand
Singer Katy Perry is embracing “pleasure with restraint” with the launch of De Soi, a line of sparkling non-alcoholic apéritif created in partnership with master distiller Morgan McLachlan of premium spirits maker AMASS.
Nielsen: Price Hikes Help Offset Uneven Volumes
Driven in part by manufacturer price increases and decreased promotional activity, dollar sales growth remains strong across non-alcoholic beverages, according to the latest analysis of Nielsen data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
Tru Drinks Aligns With Polar, Btomorrow Ventures For $3.6M Round
Massachusetts-based functional drink maker Tru is poised to move into a new growth stage with the closing of a $3.6 million funding round that includes participation by powerhouse New England beverage manufacturer and distributor, Polar Beverages.
Westrock Coffee Eyes RTD Products With New Arkansas Facility
Arkansas-based coffee roaster and distributor Westrock has announced the construction of a new production facility that is set to bolster the company’s burgeoning ready-to-drink beverage business.
Distribution Roundup: VYBES, Day One Bring CBD to San Diego
Having built its core business in Southern California, functional beverage brand VYBES is now aiming to capture one of the region’s biggest markets; Also, Angry Angel makes its debut in Publix, Rowdy Energy expands nationwide with 7-Eleven, and Wilfred's Non-Alcoholic Aperitif launches in the U.S.
J.M. Smucker Co. Divests From Natural Beverages, Grains
The J.M. Smucker Company continued to cull its CPG brand portfolio today with the announcement of an agreement to sell its natural and organic beverage and grains business to venture group Nexus Capital Management in a cash deal valued at around $110 million.
Tilray Acquisition Streak Continues with Colorado’s Breckenridge Distillery
Canadian cannabis producer Tilray continued to expand its beverage interests with the acquisition of Colorado-based Breckenridge Distillery last week.
Four Sigmatic Shifts Focus From Function to Flavor With Creamers Launch
Where function had previously been paramount, the proliferation of the functional mushroom category — rising to $7.98 billion in 2020, according to Allied Market Research — means Four Sigmatic is making a slight pivot in messaging with its latest release.
Mineragua Leveraging New Look, Category Momentum To Grow U.S. Presence
Over recent months, Mineragua has been rolling out its revamped packaging and refreshed identity, led by the tagline “Life With Sparkle,” which aims to position the brand as a bigger player in the $29.7 billion U.S. sparkling water market.
Pepsi Enters NFT Market With Zero-Fee Collection
Pepsi Mic Drop, a zero-fee collection of NFTs designed in partnership with VaynerNFT, “pay homage to the brand’s storied history in music and the suite of Pepsi flavors that have captivated unapologetic cola-loving consumers for decades.”
Ugly Drinks Co-Founder Hugh Thomas Stepping Down as CEO
Ugly Drinks CEO Hugh Thomas announced today he is stepping down from his role at the sparkling water startup at the end of this week, citing a desire to “take a break and a deep breath before figuring out what is next.”
Nourish Cold Pressed Teams With Petainer, Hiperbaric on First Keg for HPP Juice
A collaboration between packaging maker Petainer, HPP technology firm Hyperbaric and organic juice brand Nourish Cold Pressed Juice has seen the development of HPP-ready kegs.
Going for Gold: SPLENDOR Offers New, Natural Take on Functional Water
Ex-Mountain Valley Spring Co. CEO Breck Speed and his daughter, Collins Pugh, formerly a director of marketing at the company, are part of the team behind SPLENDOR Water, an import brand marketed as the only bottled water in the world to contain naturally occurring colloidal gold and silver.