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Checking In: Squier’s Seeks to Marry Craft, Convenience with New RTDs Checking In: Squier’s Seeks to Marry Craft, Convenience with New RTDs

Checking In: Squier’s Seeks to Marry Craft, Convenience with New RTDs

by Martín Caballero,

That’s still an ambition over the long term, said Squier in an interview last month, with the forthcoming launch of a new four-SKU line of hemp THC-infused seltzers reflecting how the brand is responding and adapting to practical consumer demands — while trying to adhere to its craft-forward approach.

HiBall Energy Returns to Retail with Whole Foods Launch HiBall Energy Returns to Retail with Whole Foods Launch

HiBall Energy Returns to Retail with Whole Foods Launch

by Brad Avery,

Operating under the company’s Tilray Wellness better-for-you food and beverage division, the launch comes after Tilray bought HiBall from Anheuser-Busch InBev in an $85 million cash deal that also included eight craft beer brands.

Taste Radio: What Fueled Poppi’s $1.65B Payday? Plus, Musings From Miami. Taste Radio: What Fueled Poppi’s $1.65B Payday? Plus, Musings From Miami.

Taste Radio: What Fueled Poppi’s $1.65B Payday? Plus, Musings From Miami.

by BevNET.com Staff,

Poppi just popped – big time. But was PepsiCo’s $1.65 billion acquisition driven by TikTok virality, perfect timing, or industry heavyweights like Rohan Oza? (Sorry, prebiotics, this one's not about you.) And now that the first major deal has landed, is the BFY soda space about to see a gold rush – or a bubble burst? The hosts break it all down. Plus, we revisit standout interviews from our Miami meetup.

Data: Pricing Produces Sales Pick-Up Data: Pricing Produces Sales Pick-Up

Data: Pricing Produces Sales Pick-Up

by Martín Caballero,

Non-alcoholic beverage sales were up 4.8% in the four-week period ended March 8, during which volume grew 2% and pricing gained 2.8%, according to an analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs.

Chobani Grows Idaho Production Footprint Chobani Grows Idaho Production Footprint

Chobani Grows Idaho Production Footprint

by Lukas Southard,

Greek yogurt brand Chobani has broken ground this week on a 500,000 sq. ft. expansion to its Twin Falls, Idaho facility that will increase capacity by 50%.

Distribution Roundup: Cure Hydration Hits Whole Foods Distribution Roundup: Cure Hydration Hits Whole Foods

Distribution Roundup: Cure Hydration Hits Whole Foods

by BevNET.com Staff,

The natural channel retailer will launch Cure’s Kids line, including Fruit Punch, Pink Lemonade and Mixed Berry flavors, in over 500 stores across the country beginning next week. That rollout will be followed by the addition of Cure’s core adult-focused products in April.

Diageo’s Shift: What the Distill Ventures Decision Signals For The Spirits Industry Diageo’s Shift: What the Distill Ventures Decision Signals For The Spirits Industry

Diageo’s Shift: What the Distill Ventures Decision Signals For The Spirits Industry

by Ferron Salniker,

After over a decade of investing in emerging spirits and adult non-alc brands, last week Diageo confirmed that its venture arm Distill Ventures will cease bringing new brands into its portfolio. What does the wind-down signal for the spirits group and does it say something about the larger spirits industry?