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.
Already facing headwinds from global drought, Brazil’s coffee industry has been sweating the prospect of losing its biggest trading partner for weeks, as a 50% tariff would effectively “shut down” that business.
French dairy giant Danone is taking its U.S.-based rival Chobani to court over claims that the latter company’s La Colombe Coffee brand has been infringing upon its “Bright & Mellow” trademark, described as the latest attempt to “unfairly compete with Danone and copy Danone's product packaging.”
Pressed continues to make progress in expanding its wholesale business, which is rolling out its next grocery-exclusive multi-pack -- this time at over 550 Costco locations nationwide -- this month.
The Alabama-based brand let its intentions be known this morning, announcing its projection to exceed $1 billion in retail sales by 2027 on the back of significant investments in manufacturing infrastructure over the past three years.
Higher beverage prices covered for falling volume as growth trends remained positive during the two-week period ended July 12, including the July 4th holiday, according to an analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs.
The soda giant reported a 1% increase in operating revenue against a 1% drop in volume and a 6% bump in pricing during the quarter.
Positive beverage sales trends have U.S. convenience retailers feeling optimistic despite this year’s economic shockwaves, with growth outlook rising 3.4% according to a Goldman Sachs survey representing around 25% of the channel.
Months after acquiring poppi, PepsiCo is launching Pepsi Prebiotic Cola, a new two-SKU line featuring three grams of prebiotic fiber per 12 ounce can that is set to launch on Black Friday in November.
After pulling off its first activation at the X Games last month, zero-sugar soda No Cap is putting more fuel in the tank for the second-half of 2025 with $3 million in new investment to support supply chain optimization and marketing support.
Liquid Death’s beverage platform is expanding to energy drinks, with the company sharing a first look at its new Sparkling Energy line in 12 oz. cans that are set to launch at retail in January 2026.
Rising sales outside the U.S. helped offset more dips in domestic demand for PepsiCo’s snacks and beverages during Q2, the company reported on Thursday.
The San Francisco-based cannabis cultivator and lifestyle brand is entering the ready-to-drink cocktail market with Adios, a four-SKU line of beverages made with fruit juice and ultra-premium tequila.
The Von Dutch brand, acquired by New Jersey-based WSG Brands in 2024, will launch into beverage with “organic, plant-based mocktails and healthy sodas” created in partnership with California-based Flavor House and released through a new venture called Von Dutch F&B.
According to data from Numerator, groceries represented around 14% of total sales during Amazon's four-day Prime Day sales event last Tuesday through Friday.
