BevNET Live NYC 2026 kicked off with several sit-down interviews with entrepreneurs, including several in the low ABV and non-alcoholic beverage categories who discussed the rapidly changing consumer landscape.
There’s no lack of new beverage launches this week, with a range of seasonal releases, LTOs and permanent roster additions by Pop & Bottle, Unwell, RYZE, AMASS, Mingle Mocktails, High Brew, Laird Superfood, Saint James Iced Tea and many more.
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.
Soda’s comeback is still in full swing this week, in the guise of Poppi’s (now permanent) revival of one of its best-selling LTOs and AriZona’s philanthropic take on a Brooklyn classic. Plus protein cold brew from Wandering Bear, Mingle Mocktails’ new mood-boosting drinks and much more.
The adult non-alc category is on its way to hitting $1 billion in off-premise sales as new entries shake up the top brand families and begin to drive prices down, according to market research firm NIQ.
New Zealand’s first non-alcoholic spirits brand is preparing for a March launch in the U.S. thanks to a partnership with Sprouts nationwide. Sunwink increases its offerings in Target and instant boba tea maker BobaBam hits the club channel.
In part two of our coverage of Summer Fancy Food Show 2022, mocktail brands like Mingle and Mocktail Club gain ground in retail; startups such as Shrubbly and Waku debut new rebrands; and Circles Coffee introduces a new single-serve pour over format.
MINGLE Mocktails, the Philadelphia based line of zero-proof ready to drink beverages, launches its newest flavor, Blood Orange Elderflower.
Mingle Mocktails will launch its newest flavor at the Summer Fancy Food Show (Booth #5841) expanding its line of zero-proof, ready-to-drink beverages that can be enjoyed either as a mocktail or paired with a favorite spirit.
