Keurig Dr Pepper: Beverages Up 12% in Q1, Offsetting Coffee Declines
Keurig Dr Pepper’s (KDP) beverage business continued to drive the bulk of overall company growth in Q1 2026, as both pricing and volume increases boosted net sales by nearly 12%.
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Reviews: Basic Water, Joystick Take Hydration Back to the Future
This week's reviews features a pair of products -- the proudly plain canned water startup Basic and retro video game-inspired brand Joystick - looking to the past to draw inspiration for new takes on hydration.
Protein Coffee Brand Projo Goes National with Target as Retailer Expands Wellness Set
Building on its early success in gyms and regional retailers, protein coffee brand Projo is now entering mass-market aisles with an upcoming nationwide launch at Target.
Nowadays Preps for November Ban with ‘Extra Light’ THC Beverage Line
Facing an ever-increasing likelihood that hemp THC beverages will be outlawed this fall, Nowadays is preparing for the long-run with its latest innovation: Nowadays Extra Light, a low-dose RTD line designed to be compliant with the upcoming regulatory requirements.
Hard Tea Consolidates, As 10 Vendors Account For 97% of RTD Dollars
A handful of brands and vendors control the majority of hard tea ready-to-drink (RTD) dollars, according to a new analysis from Bump Williams Consulting (BWC).
Leisure Hydration Closes Oversubscribed Series A, Ramps Up Distribution
Leisure Hydration has closed an oversubscribed Series A round led by existing partner Midnight Venture Partners. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Former Jones Soda Prez, Willie Nelson’s Bassist Launch THC Coffee Syrup Brand
As a bassist in the “Family Band” behind legendary musician and equally legendary cannabis consumer Willie Nelson, Kevin Smith is plenty familiar with the THC category. Now, the musician is teaming with former Jones Soda president and COO Eric Chastain to launch Stir the Pot, a new line of hemp-infused coffee syrups going on sale online this month.
Brothers International Food Holdings Dips Back into Private Equity To Continue Consolidation Strategy
Fruit ingredient supplier Brothers International Food Holdings is set to open a new chapter as the Rochester, NY-based company has sold a controlling stake to private investment firm SK Capital Partners.
Laird Acquires Terrasoul Superfoods, Expanding Ingredients Platform
Laird Superfood has acquired vertically integrated wellness product platform Terrasoul Superfoods for $48 million, continuing its strategy to grow through M&A.
On The Rocks Launches Two New Flavors as RTD Margaritas Outpace Other Styles
As ready-to-drink (RTD) margaritas continue to outpace the hottest new styles, Suntory Global Spirits’ On The Rocks is aiming to cement its place on the shelf with two new margarita releases announced today.
Taste Tomorrow Backs Lumen Clear Protein Drinks
Having backed one of the category’s earliest entrants, Taste Tomorrow ventures is going deeper into the emerging clear protein space.
Taste Radio: The Playbook That Turned Nutrabolt Into A Billion-Dollar Disruptor
What does it take to turn a scrappy supplement startup into a billion-dollar beverage powerhouse competing with industry giants? In this episode, Nutrabolt founder & CEO Doss Cunningham breaks down the inflection points that turned C4 and Bloom into cultural contenders.
Simply Good Foods Trims 15% of Workforce Amid Restructuring
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen its balance sheet, Simply Good Foods – the parent company of Quest, OWYN and Atkins – announced today plans to shrink its workforce by nearly 15%.
Distribution: Big Geyser Stocks Up
Leading New York City DSD distributor Big Geyser is heading into the summer season with three new signings: the first ready-to-drink launch from LMNT, sustainable bottled water brand Loonen and Beyond Meat’s recently expanded RTD Immerse protein drink line.