Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has vetoed a bill that would have banned intoxicating hemp products in the state, sending the hotly debated issue back to the Legislature through a special session tasked with producing "strict, fair and legally sustainable” regulations.
High-protein chocolate milk and iced coffee brand Slate was denied a motion for preliminary injunction in its case against its former co-packer, Horseshoe Beverage Co., earlier this month.
Summer RTD releases bring blood orange-spiked Cosmopolitans from DIO, Riboli’s elevated takes on the spritz, sake refreshers from Arkansas’ first and only sake brewery, and more. Here are a few of the newest cocktails on the shelf.
Learning to pivot amid difficult decisions has been a hallmark of Koia CEO Chris Hunter’s journey as a serial beverage entrepreneur, investor and brand leader.
Why did it take government pressure for Kraft Heinz to clean up its act? The hosts unpack the conglomerate’s pledge to drop artificial dyes from its products by 2027, and what it says about Big Food’s priorities. The episode also features interviews with the founders of two remarkable early-stage brands: Maura Duggan of Fancypants Baking Co. and Allison Elliott of Farmer Foodie.
Naked Nutrition does energy drinks now? Josh Cellars goes nationwide with non-alc wine? Cann sells a THC spritz? Yes, you’re in the right place – it’s just that this week’s edition of the New Product gallery is full of pleasant surprises.
Hand Family Companies’ (HFC) Sunset Distribution subsidiary is adding another piece to its growing craft footprint in California with the acquisition of Scout Distribution in Los Angeles.
Among the more broad takeaways, Keurig Dr Pepper's (KDP) first-ever State of Beverages Trend Report provides some notable insights into how CSDs are evolving alongside consumer's health and wellness habits.
In this video from BevNET Live Summer, Yerba Madre CEO Ben Mand spoke about his leadership strategy and why every business requires a different approach.
Consumers in the food and beverage industry seek innovation even in times of economic uncertainty, a sentiment validated by Circana’s 2024 New Product Pacesetters report.
As major spirits groups struggle with slow sales, Pernod Ricard is next to cut jobs.
From pouches to sprays to pastes, on-the-go caffeine consumers searching for portable alternatives to coffee or energy drinks have new formats to choose from.
We taste next-gen functional beverages featuring ingredients like THC/CBD (Squier's), mushrooms (High Ground) and kava (Bashi) -- along with Halfday's latest prebiotic iced tea.
In this video from BevNET Live Summer 2025, Circana’s Global EVP and Chief Advisor Sally Lions Wyatt walks through some of the trends and uncertainties facing the non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverage market today.
