Target Expands THC Drink Opportunity In Minnesota
After a 10-store trial, Target has added over 60 new licenses to sell low-dose hemp-derived THC beverages in its home state of Minnesota.
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Esspo Attacks ‘Afternoon Slump’ With Espresso Soda, Now at Whole Foods
Despite a checkered history for sparkling RTD coffee at retail, Esspo is betting that its combination of flavorful refreshment and moderate caffeine will resonate with consumers seeking something different to shake them out of the afternoon doldrums.
Marketing: Accelerator Refreshes Brand, Expands Livvy Dunne Deal; Plus Essentia, Coca-Cola
After revving back up as an independent brand in February, Accelerator Active Energy has unveiled updated, more vibrant cans designed to better stand out on-shelf and across digital platforms.
Tetra Pak Breaks Ground on U.S. HQ Facility Expansion
Carton packaging innovator Tetra Pak broke ground on a new facility at its U.S. and Canada headquarters in Denton, Texas last month as part of an expansion of its Product Development Center.
Old World, New Bet: Branca’s President On Taking a Stake in Alcohol-Removal Tech
Major spirits groups are approaching moderation trends in different ways – for the Milan-based parent company of Fernet-Branca, that means investing in new technology.
Taste Radio: Khloud Has Khloé, But Community Builds The Brand
Celebrity might open the door, but execution is what blows it wide open – and Khloud is proving it. Jeff Rubenstein, a seasoned CPG operator who co-founded the brand with Khloé Kardashian, shares lessons on execution, early missteps, and why star power alone doesn’t build a lasting brand. He also explains how balancing broad visibility with grassroots community is key to long-term success.
Distribution: Boisson Teams with Gut Oggau to Launch ‘Gut Feeling’ NA Brand
Non-alc beverage platform Boisson is serving as the exclusive launch partner for Gut Feeling, a new botanical herbal drink brand developed by Austrian natural wine estate Gut Oggau.
Kombucha Town Set For Rebuild Under New Ownership
More than half a year after Pacific Northwest-based brand Kombucha Town filed for bankruptcy protection, the brand has been acquired by Boom Chaga owner The Better For You Company (BFYC).
Kylie Jenner Expands Sprinter Platform With Beauty Subline k2o
Kylie Jenner's RTD cocktail brand has launched an ingestible beauty platform, k2o by Sprinter, with its first Advanced Skin Hydration product.
Energy Drinks Are Chasing Electrolytes, But Will It Help Them Stay Ahead?
As energy drink makers look to expand under the general umbrella of "performance"-based functionality, electrolytes are increasingly the logical next place to look.
PLTFRM Consolidates to Fuel Omnichannel Growth
PLTFRM has consolidated all of its subsidiaries, including Team Direct, VENDO, AMPD, Cities and Presence, under a single identity to cement its position as “a fully integrated omnichannel growth powerhouse.”
On-Premise Update: Where Growth Is Concentrating – NielsenIQ Quarterly Report
The latest NIQ on premise update highlights a continued shift in the beverage alcohol landscape, with spirits reinforcing their leadership position. Over the past year, spirits grew value by just over 2% despite declining volumes, indicating that price and premiumization are driving performance rather than consumption growth.
March Brings Accelerated NA Beverage Growth, NIQ Reports
After seeing some slowdown at the beginning of last month, non-alcoholic beverage sales remained “healthy and stable” with light acceleration in the two-week period ending March 21, 2026. according to the latest analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
New Products: Fairlife Gets A Makeover, Lucky Gets Slushy, Swoon Gets Functional
In this week's new products gallery, Swoon takes its zero-sugar lemonade into functional territory, Fairlife rebrands its milks and protein shakes, and De La Calle drops its latest modern Mexican soda SKU.