Restaurant Owners Try To Keep Hemp On The Menu
The National Restaurant Association has asked Congress to enact a two-year delay on an impending Nov. 12 ban on intoxicating hemp drinks.
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Republic National Distributing Company Expects to Cease Operations in Illinois, Shutter Facilities
Republic National Distributing Company’s (RNDC) Illinois operation – one of its remaining markets – is headed toward a shut down, as the distributor’s territory fire sale continues across the country.
“Operator Energy”: Inside 44° North Vodka’s Lean Strategy for Regional Growth
After spending 40 years combined at William Grant, Anheuser-Busch InBev and Remy, Ken Wyatt and Ron Zier have taken their Idaho spirits company, 44° North Vodka, in the opposite direction of the global brands they’ve stewarded in the past.
Court Favors Revitalyte in Lawsuit, Rules Pedialyte Trade Dress Unprotectable
A trade dress lawsuit filed by the makers of Pedialyte has backfired after a U.S. district judge ruled that the brand’s trade dress “lacks distinctiveness” and is not protectable.
Prepared Cocktails Regain Traction to Start June, per NIQ Weekly Scans
Bev-alc declines persisted through the first week of June as the industry falls into a consistent pattern ahead of this summer’s major events, according to the latest weekly report from market research firm NIQ.
Hemp Bev Stakeholders Explain The Regulatory Path Ahead
At BevNET Live Summer, hemp beverage industry stakeholders discuss the category's present and future as a November ban looms ahead.
Evolution Fresh Locks in Orange Supply Through Mid-2027 Amid Industry Shortages
Amid industry supply chain challenges, Evolution Fresh has secured enough orange supply to maintain uninterrupted production of its cold-pressed orange juice through mid-2027.
Culture Pop Founder Tom First’s Challenger Mindset
Culture Pop CEO Tom First, a longtime entrepreneur, investor, and board member, shares strategies for keeping brands nimble and lean, with a focus on catching category leaders over the long term.
Marketing: La Colombe, Niagara Bottling Hit The Soccer Pitch
The World Cup is in full swing in North America, and brands like La Colombe, Naigara Bottling and KA_EX are jumping into a summer of soccer.
Texas Rep. Proposes Hemp Beverage Carve-Out
A Texas lawmaker is proposing new legislation that would stave off the Nov. 12 ban on intoxicating hemp drinks.
Campari Builds On The Aperol Playbook, Without The Booze
After a decade of building Aperol into one of the world's most recognizable cocktail ingredients by anchoring it to a ritual – the Aperol spritz – the Italian spirits giant is now applying the same playbook to Crodino, its zero-proof bitter aperitif.
Review: Umma Juice Offers Inspired Blends
Expect approachable, fruit-forward profiles that feel like polished, Korean-inspired takes on classic juice cocktails.
Meet the Investor: Elly Truesdell of New Fare Partners
At BevNET Live NYC 2026 several investors from top CPG capital firms sat down to offer a window into their outlook on the food and beverage industry and what they’re seeking in future portfolio brands.
GT’s, Cheribundi Team Up for Shirley Temple Flavored LTO
GT’s Living Foods is in a collaborative mood. The kombucha category leader is partnering with Cheribundi to release a limited edition flavor for its Synergy line, UNITY x Cheribundi: Shirley Temple.