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New Products: Collabs Reign, From Star Wars & Coke to Bolthouse & Tajín New Products: Collabs Reign, From Star Wars & Coke to Bolthouse & Tajín

New Products: Collabs Reign, From Star Wars & Coke to Bolthouse & Tajín

by BevNET.com Staff,

This week's new product gallery is all about the collabs, from Bolthouse teaming with spice maker Tajín for a sweet and zesty smoothie, Jarritos and Taste Salud partnering to celebrate Mexican beverage culture, or Disney and Coca-Cola working on a new Star Wars-themed campaign. 

Taste Radio: How NOT To Manage A Crisis. Functional Should Mean Clean, Right? Taste Radio: How NOT To Manage A Crisis. Functional Should Mean Clean, Right?

Taste Radio: How NOT To Manage A Crisis. Functional Should Mean Clean, Right?

by BevNET.com Staff,

In one of the strangest scandals to hit the CPG world, BetterBrand, the startup behind the high-protein, low-carb “Better Bagel,” is now facing lawsuits, unpaid debts… and a missing founder. The hosts weigh in on the chaos surrounding entrepreneur Aimee Yang and her calamitous company. They also discuss a new, seemingly BFY beverage alcohol segment and why protein donuts deserve better ingredients.

Rekt Reaches Retail: Web3 Beverage Brand Enters SoCal 7-Elevens Rekt Reaches Retail: Web3 Beverage Brand Enters SoCal 7-Elevens

Rekt Reaches Retail: Web3 Beverage Brand Enters SoCal 7-Elevens

by Brad Avery,

After launching online late last year with a series of limited time drops for each flavor, web3-aligned sparkling water brand Rekt is entering the real world with the roll out of its Liquidated Lime flavor into three Southern California 7-Eleven locations this month.

BevNET Live: The Future Is Now For THC Beverages BevNET Live: The Future Is Now For THC Beverages

BevNET Live: The Future Is Now For THC Beverages

by BevNET.com Staff,

With the future of THC-infused beverages hard to predict, it’s more reason to live in the present. Replay the full discussion on the state of the cannabis beverage industry from BevNET Live Summer 2025.

Deep Diving California’s Distribution Shakeup and the RNDC Fallout Deep Diving California’s Distribution Shakeup and the RNDC Fallout

Deep Diving California’s Distribution Shakeup and the RNDC Fallout

by Ferron Salniker,

With Republic National Distributing (RNDC) winding down distribution operations in California ahead of September 1 exit and consolidation continuing among craft wholesalers, this week’s Brewbound Podcast explores the fallout of both in the Golden State.

Refresco Beverages Announces CEO Transition Refresco Beverages Announces CEO Transition

Refresco Beverages Announces CEO Transition

by Shauna Golden,

Dutch bottling conglomerate Refresco is gearing up for a leadership transition, announcing today the retirement of CEO Hans Roelofs, effective August 1.

CPG Week: BetterBrand’s Founder Goes AWOL. Plus, Momofuku’s Fresh Funding CPG Week: BetterBrand’s Founder Goes AWOL. Plus, Momofuku’s Fresh Funding

CPG Week: BetterBrand’s Founder Goes AWOL. Plus, Momofuku’s Fresh Funding

by BevNET.com Staff,

On the CPG Week podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss the latest update on low-carb bread maker BetterBrand, a new investment for Momofuku Goods, IPO rumors for Jennifer Garner’s children’s food brand and why one frozen novelties maker is throwing in the towel on its kids’ drinks.

Reviews: Hy.Q Breaks A Sweat, Saint Viviana Is Heavenly Reviews: Hy.Q Breaks A Sweat, Saint Viviana Is Heavenly

Reviews: Hy.Q Breaks A Sweat, Saint Viviana Is Heavenly

by BevNET.com Staff,

This week's new product reviews cuts across three red-hot categories -- adult non-alcoholic (represented by Saint Viviana), everyday hydration (as seen through Hy.Q) and next-gen functional drinks (Blaze 'n Chill).