A hip-hop icon. A lifelong bond. A shared passion for craft spirits. And a warehouse full of aged whiskey. When these elements came together, they gave rise to Amber & Opal, a premium honey botanical rye whiskey that’s turning heads in the spirits industry.
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) has been cleared to cut ties with distributor and bottler Reyes Coca-Cola, after a Texas judge ruled last week that the soda giant has a right to not renew a long term agreement with the company.
Touting strong sales propelled by innovation and marketing for its portfolio leader LaCroix, National Beverage Corp. wrapped its fiscal year with positive gains, reporting net sales of $1.2 billion, up from $1.9 billion in 2024.
At BevNET Live 2025, Polar Beverages president and CEO Ralph Crowley shared best practices for independent brands seeking to build a lasting legacy.
Hilrod Holdings, a limited partnership tied to Monster Energy Corporation executives, was named the successful bidder for Rite Aid's Thrifty ice cream brand.
The tally of layoffs has come in as Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) winds down operations in California.
Nombase, the digital platform serving professionals across the food, beverage, and beer industries, just launched the Nombase Data Hub, a centralized destination for exclusive industry reports from trusted partners including CGA powered by NIQ, Agrowgate, 3 Tier Beverages, FABID, SPATE, Brightfield Group, and others.
The 2025 Summer Fancy Food Show was a vibrant celebration of everything we love about the food and beverage industry. From new concepts and inventive product launches to passionate entrepreneurs and irresistible bites and sips, the event was a sensory feast. The hosts spotlight ethnic brands, artisanal snacks and distinctive libations from one of the most exceptional trade shows they’ve ever experienced.
Supplements producer Gamer Supps is making the leap into ready-to-drink products with the launch of a three-SKU line of 12 oz. energy drinks set to debut online on Friday.
Joe Tea is expanding globally while building on its core base of iced teas, lemonades and chips to bring innovation to snacking and beverage.
Innovative trendsetters? Profitability-minded business plans? Big, big revenues? All of the above? Trying to figure out just what a major beverage strategic is looking for when it goes into M&A mode is not that simple.
Nestlé is petitioning the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office over the trademark of cold brew maker Seattle Strong.
Los Angeles-based Taste Salud has been marketing its agua fresca powder stick packs since 2021, but its recently launched collaboration with iconic Mexican soda brand Jarritos on a pair of releases represents a new phase of growth.
A THC drink that thinks its a wine? Check. A sparkling water that thinks its liquid hot sauce? That, too. Both are accounted for in this week's review roundup, spotlighting new releases from Liquid Death and Mariona.
