Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila Announces New Investment, CEO
Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila has landed additional investment and named a new CEO.
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Taste Radio: Why Brightland Said ‘No’ to Whole Foods – Twice – And Grew Anyway
Aishwarya Iyer, the founder of premium olive oil and pantry staples company Brightland, built one of the fastest-growing premium CPG brands by doing what many startups overlook: putting product integrity, brand trust, and strategic timing ahead of rapid retail expansion.
Goodmellow Takes a Spirit Maker’s Playbook to THC Beverages
Brandon Hanson, the co-founder of a well-known West Coast distillery, is venturing into the “wild west” of THC-infused beverages.
Flow Faces Foreclosure, CEO Reichenbach Exits Leadership Roles
Flow Beverage Corp., a Toronto-based alkaline water producer and aseptic packaging co-packer, is facing foreclosure by two of its creditors after allegedly defaulting on its loans, the company announced in a statement on Monday morning.
KDP Agrees $18B Deal to Acquire JDE Peet’s, Creating Coffee ‘Pure Play’
KDP is acquiring JDE Peet’s in an $18 billion deal and will divide its coffee segment from its refreshment beverages into two companies.
Gorilla Grudge Match: Gorilla Mind Dealt Big Blow in Trademark Battle
A California district court judge has refused to block a competing supplements brand from launching an energy drink with the word “Gorilla” in its name, dealing a blow to supplements and beverage maker Gorilla Mind in its trademark battle against Gorilla Drinks Ltd.
Report: Coke Exploring Options For Costa Coffee, Including Sale
Per media reports over the weekend, the global beverage giant has enlisted investment bank Lazard to explore options for its most-expensive-ever acquisition, and has already held talks with “a small number of potential bidders” about the coffee brand.
Taste Radio: Adapting To The Sober-Curious, Ozempic-Friendly Consumer
While alcohol consumption is cooling, the battle between clean-label ingredients and high-protein performance foods is heating up. The hosts examine what’s driving these massive shifts in consumer behavior, and how brands like David, Crisp Power and Athletic Brewing are responding.
New Products Gallery: Feastables Protein, Sleepytime Coffee and a Tom Hanks Revamp
This week's new beverage products include launches from Mr. Beast's Feastables brand, Cure Hydration, Nurri, Rockaway Soda, Hanks for Our Troops, Pop & Bottle and more.
Tariffs, Tension & Trying Not to Overreact: Q3 2025 Supply Chain Update from Agrowgate
The Q3 2025 Agrowgate BevNET Supply Chain Report highlights how tariffs, freight costs, and crop conditions are shaping the food and beverage industry.
Spindrift Spikes Spindrift Spiked
Moderating alcohol trends – among other challenges – have claimed the life of Spindrift Spiked, the hard seltzer offering from the non-alcoholic (NA) fruited sparkling water maker.
Marketing: Evolution Fresh, Liquid Death Strike Back At Soda; BRCC Inks Army West Point Athletics Deal
In their latest marketing campaigns, Evolution Fresh and Liquid Death highlight the dangers of conventional CSDs, hoping to kick Big Soda to the curb.
A Drink With…Brianda Gonzalez, Founder and CEO of The New Bar
We chatted with Brianda Gonzalez, founder and CEO of The New Bar, about what’s next, where the hurdles are for ANA, and how ANA brands can take cues from their full-proof counterparts.
Elevator Talk: Whole Moon, Solstice, Raya Fruit Water, Hawaiian Soda Co., Elixir Shots
Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week's special co-host is Allison Ball, the founder & CEO of Food Biz Wiz, who shared her thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.