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.
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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.
Malibu Teams Up With Dole To Launch RTD Pineapple Rum Cocktail
A favorite poolside duo just got a convenient upgrade. Malibu and Dole are teaming up to launch ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails coming early 2026.
Anheuser-Busch to Sell NYC Distribution Business to Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
In a tectonic shift in the distribution landscape, Anheuser-Busch InBev (A-B) announced plans to sell its wholly owned network of distributors (WOD) in New York to Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (SGWS).
Summer Heat No Lift for Non-Alc Beverages as Sales Slow in NielsenIQ Report
The dog days of summer appear to be weighing on non-alcoholic beverage consumption as sales remained “healthy but modestly decelerated” in the two-week period ending August 9, according to an analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
Q2 Bev-Alc, NA Beverage, and Beer Trends: 3 Tier Beverages via NIQ
Q2 2025 beverage trends show spirits growth, wine declines, and non-alcoholic drinks rising, with energy drinks leading share gains. Insiders can take a deeper dive into the numbers in this report curated especially for BevNET by 3 Tier Beverages.