Flow Water Sold Via Court Transaction, Company Goes Private
Canadian beverage company Flow Water Inc. has gone private following the company’s sale to an affiliate of Boston-based family office Rucker Investments.
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Taste Radio: Mission, Never Accomplished. The Relentless Evolution Of Forager Project.
Stephen Williamson and JC Hanley, the co-founder of plant-based food and beverage company Forager Project, open up about the mission-fueled (and occasionally messy) evolution of their brand, what it takes to build a standout CPG brand in saturated categories, what it means to innovate with both a moral compass and a culinary one and how they define success.
New RTDs From BuzzBallz, Jack Daniel’s and New York Cocktail Company
From Casa Malka’s tequila spin on an espresso martini to BuzzBallz’s nostalgia-fueled ode to grapes, early fall RTD releases are keeping the party rolling. Here’s a look at the newest cans and bottles hitting shelves.
Marketing: Tom Holland and Robert Downey Jr.’s Super Beverage Team Up
From the screen to the cooler, actors Tom Holland and Robert Downey, Jr. are bringing their respective beverage startups together for a limited edition collaboration: BERO Coffee Draught and Happy Eternal Hoptimist ground coffee.
US Spirits Exports Decline 9% Amid Trade Tensions
Following a record-high for U.S. spirits exports in 2024, exports fell 9% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2025, driven by ongoing trade tensions, according to a new report released today by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS).
Taste Radio: Tasty & Targeted. How U.K. Brands Nail Functional Appeal.
On location in London, the hosts delve into emerging trends and spotlight the brands and entrepreneurs driving innovation in the food and beverage space. Their discussion offers a look at what’s gaining traction across the pond… and what may soon be making its way to the U.S. market.
Liquid Death Partners with Big Geyser for NYC Distribution
Liquid Death has signed with the Big one. The beverage brand has entered an exclusive, long term distribution agreement with New York metro area DSD house Big Geyser.
Report: Manna Beverages Shutters All California Operations, Terminates Employees
California drinks manufacturer Manna Beverages has shuttered operations and terminated all employees across two production sites, citing underperformance and mounting debts, according to media reports.
Protein Drinks: Overhyped Fad or Women’s Wellness Frontier? – Brightfield Q3 2025
The latest Brightfield Group Q3 2025 analysis reveals that protein drinks are no longer confined to the gym bag - they’re redefining wellness and daily routines. Insiders can full the full report, curated especially for BevNET.
Numerator: Gen X Now Leads Purchasing Power in US; Club and C-Store Purchases Rising Across Generations
Gen X consumers, born between 1965 and 1981, now account for the largest percentage of CPG, general merchandise and quick-service restaurant (QSR) sales, usurping Boomers for the first time, according to a new report from Numerator.
New Products: Shaklee, Todo Latch on to GLP-1 Trend; Seasonal LTOs from Wynk, Juni
This week's new product roundup features GLP-1-friendly innovation from Todo and Shaklee, the debut of a "kratom brewski" and seasonal limited releases from Juni, Q Mixers and Wynk.
Workforce Cut, Cognac Business For Sale as Uncle Nearest Navigates Receivership
The court-appointed receiver for Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey says the embattled whiskey company still holds “significant value,” but will need to clarify incomplete financial records and its capitalization table, and shed non-core assets before evaluating future offers for investment.
Distribution: Equator Coffees Expands Retail Footprint Wide and Fast
California roaster Equator Coffees is rolling its single and multiserve cold brews out to over 1,500 retail stores across the country, going chainwide in Whole Foods and Sprouts with an additional 476 Kroger banner locations on the docket.
Trip Reveals New Flavor, Format & Hire As Brand Crosses Sales Milestone
Relaxtion drink Trip is making good on its goal for US expansion in 2025, announcing today the release of a new flavor and distribution, as well as a hiring of Abby Redick as SVP of Sales.