Hemp Ban Clears Senate As Prohibition Prospects Grow
Hemp industry leaders and advocates are reeling this morning after a last ditch effort to remove language prohibiting virtually all THC beverages failed in Congress.
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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Hemp Bevs Facing Prohibition Under Fed Funding Proposal
Hemp beverages could be sacrificed in a deal to reopen the federal government, as spending legislation moves through Congress that includes language effectively prohibiting intoxicating hemp-derived THC products.
Trip Brings in $40M To Build Brand, Community in US
Relaxation drink maker Trip has secured another $40 million in growth capital earmarked to fund U.S. expansion.
Monster Touts Female-Focused Energy Innovation As Q3 Sales Pass $2B
Monster Beverage Corp. continued to gain ground in Q3, and plans to use that momentum to release a slate of new innovation – including female-oriented brand FLRT – early next year.
Celsius Sales Soar As Alani Nu Nears Pepsi Distro Change
Celsius powered to another quarter of revenue gains, but investors responded by selling off shares this morning amidst concern over potential distribution disruption as Alani Nu shifts to the Pepsi system.
Molson Coors Still Thirsty to Go ‘Beyond Beer,’ Despite Q3 Declines
Molson Coors continues to back its “beyond beer” push into non-alcoholic categories, though questions remain over the pace and balance of its portfolio after Tuesday’s Q3 earnings report.
Cove Soda Closes $15M Round to Fuel Innovation, Hiring
Canadian beverage maker Cove Soda has closed on $15 million in new funding as it seeks to further fuel U.S. expansion. The round was led by growth equity fund Vanterra Ventures.
Hemp Beverage Brands Call For Pushback On Proposed Ban
While industry organizations have been doing their own lobbying, over the past week several hemp THC beverage brands have jumped directly into the fray themselves with campaigns calling for supporters to pressure lawmakers to reject a proposal that would effectively outlaw intoxicating products.
Oatly Gets to Profitable Growth in Q3, Despite Falling U.S. Sales
Oatly achieved its first quarter of profitable growth since going public, reporting gains in revenue and volume, despite nearly suffering a 10% drop in North American sales.
Keurig Dr Pepper Invests $7B Behind Coffee, Refreshment Bevs Revamp
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) announced $7 billion in new investment and offered nervous investors a confident appraisal of its much-scruitinized plan to separate its coffee and refreshment beverage businesses during a conference on Monday.
Bloom Teases Flavor Innovations as Energy & Sodas Push Into C-Stores
Having acquired a majority stake in Bloom last month, C4-maker Nutrabolt is now armed with two distinct, cross-category RTD brands, and is ready to nudge the throttle forward in 2026, as we heard last week at NACS.
Prime Hydration Slashing Sugar, Más+ by Messi Shifting to Cans in 2026
BevNET's coverage from the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) trade show continues with a look at formulation and packaging changes from two major players in the hydration category.
Barebells Launches Protein Soda As Category Expands
Bar brand Barebells showed off its move into beverages with Protein Soda at last week's NACS show, as other brands also joined the fast-growing category.
Dutch Bros. Diving Into Retail With RTD Coffees, Creamers
The fast-growing coffee chain is launching an ambitious cross-format push into retail, enlisting supplier Trilliant to produce a full slate of innovation set to hit shelves in January.