Reviews: Cookies Make Us ‘Happy,’ But You Have to Try This White Negroni
We try sweet lattes from Pop & Bottle and Happy x Tate's Bake Shop, plus a duo of booze-free cocktails from St. Argestis and ISH.
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Beer Run: Can THC Brands Find Safety in Three-Tier System?
Having leveraged DTC distribution to meet the unique needs of the category, hemp brands are now facing a massive question: how to marry steady online sales with the larger opportunity within beverage-alcohol retail.
Q1 2025 NA Beverage, Beer & Spirits Performance & Trends – 3Tier Beverages via NIQ
In this exclusive quarterly deep dive curated for BevNET Insiders, 3Tier Beverages breaks down the latest trends shaking up the beverage industry.
Web Weed: THC Drinks Crush It Online – But For How Long?
After successfully building a strong consumer base online with DTC, the hemp-derived THC drink category is weighing whether ecommerce is a viable long-term channel for success or a familiar first step to broader retail goals.
Black Rifle Takes Q1 Revenue Hit, But CEO Sees Growth on the Horizon
Black Rifle Coffee Company said distribution gains ensured it was off to a “promising start” to the year, even as revenue dropped for Q1 2025 in its latest earnings report this morning.
Celsius: “Slow Start” in Q1 As Revenue, Sales Drop; More Pricing Still An Option
Celsius endured a rocky start to 2025, reporting declines in sales and revenue during Q1 even as its acquisition of Alani Nu pushed its category dollar share higher.
Taste Radio: It’s Kind Of Wild, But Katie Lee Biegel Is Changing The Way We Drink
Bestselling author and TV personality Katie Lee Biegel discusses her journey into the organic wine business as the co-founder of Kind of Wild. She reflects on the evolution of the food and beverage industry, the power of in-person and digital consumer engagement, and why authenticity – not the “celebrity chef” label – is at the heart of her approach to food, wine, and business.
Gopuff Goes Supersized Amidst Fears of Shortages
As consumers and companies become more fearful of looming economic challenges, Gopuff’s solution is to go big. The ecommerce grocery platform announced today a new multipack line of bulk products called GoXL, with over 300 items available for home delivery.
Beverage Forum: Tom Holland’s New Role in Beverage
This week’s Beverage Forum event in California went deep into one area that L.A. Libations CEO Danny Stepper holds near and dear: brands’ relationships with celebrities.
New Products: Collabs From Happy Products and Wildwonder, Plus Olipop’s Orange Cream Relaunch
In this week’s new products roundup, Wildwonder partners with at-home manicure kit maker Le Mini Macaron on a cross-branded collaboration, Red Bull gears up for warmer weather with its latest Summer Edition, and Olipop relaunches Orange Cream as a permanent option.
Taste Radio: It’s Better For… Who? Plus, How To ‘Rethink’ Food Insecurity.
They call it “better-for-you.” But better for who, exactly? And are trendy startups solving a problem – or just selling the illusion of one? The hosts dig in. We also revisit four interviews from Taste Radio’s NYC meetup, where leaders from innovative food and beverage organizations, including Rethink Food and The Goods Mart, shared insights on mission-driven business models and scaling with purpose.
One Mother of a Rebrand: Guayakí Becomes Yerba Madre
Guayakí this morning debuted a full rebrand under a new name: Yerba Madre. According to the company, the name – which means “Mother Herb” – is intended to be both easier for consumers to remember and more representative of its diverse set of suppliers and partners across South America.
Marketing: Wildwonder, Le Mini Macaron Toast to ‘Feeling Good’
Female AAPI-founded brands Wildwonder and Le Mini Macaron are coming together for a pair of co-branded releases: a new limited-time RTD, Cherry Lemonade, and a nail lacquer kit. Plus news from 818 Tequila, Happy Products, Brew Dr. and Almave.
Beverage Investment Warmup on Tap for 2025, Investors Say
Brand-focused investors and deal advisors at the recently completed Beverage Forum conference in California this week offered a series of details that indicate that the outlook is trending positive on the investment front.