Danone Agrees Deal for Plant-Based Nutrition Brand Kate Farms
Danone has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Kate Farms, makers of a range of plant-based nutrition products for both medical and retail channels.
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Blood, Sugar, Sex… Coffee? Singer Anthony Kiedis, Shane Powers, Live Nation Launch JOLENE
Anthony Kiedis, the hyperkinetic Red Hot Chili Peppers’ lead singer, along with Shane Powers, a podcaster and former Survivor contestant, has turned the pair’s 20-year-plus standing weekly Thursday coffee meeting into a beverage business.
Daily Briefing (Insiders Only): Dwindling Energy, Beefy Plants and Tariff Anxiety
This spring’s crop of public company earnings offered a mixed bag of results, as large players struggled, smaller brands soared, and “economic uncertainty” was the phrase of the month. As we close the books on Q1, here’s some of our main takeaways.
Taste Radio: Own & Infer – Behind The Scenes Of A ‘Perfect’ Brand Refresh
After a challenging 2024, Lemon Perfect knew it was time for a reset. Founder Yanni Hufnagel led the charge with a reengineered bottle and improved formula, but the brand’s comeback wouldn’t be complete without a revitalized look. Enter Paula Grant and her creative studio Suite9C, tasked with developing a daring visual identity refresh. This is the story of how a brand turned setback into spotlight.
New Products: Kool-Aid Does Soda, Joyburst Teams With Lilo & Stitch
In this week’s new products roundup, Kool-Aid ventures into the soda space, Joyburst celebrates the upcoming release of the live-action Lilo & Stitch film and TÖST releases a non-alcoholic sangria.
Monster: Low-Energy Q1 Sees Net Sales Drop, Alcohol Drag
Weak alcohol sales dragged on Monster Beverage in Q1, part of a confluence of factors that saw net sales drop 2.3% during the quarter.
SunOpta: ‘Broad-Based Gains’ Across Segments Boost Q1 Revenue
SunOpta posted volume-fueled revenue growth that “exceeded its expectations” in Q1 2025, according to its latest earnings report released yesterday.
Crystal Geyser Joins the Surging Flavored Sparkling Category
CG Roxane is the leveraging its flagship brand Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water to enter the flavored sparkling water space, which grew 9.3% year-over-year, outpacing both flavored still water and non-flavored sparkling water during that period.
Hot Ones: Spirits, Canned Cocktails Chase Spicy Trends
A heat wave is hitting liquor shelves as spirit brands and ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails aim to spice up sales with new fruit and hot pepper-driven flavors.
Reviews: Cookies Make Us ‘Happy,’ But You Have to Try This White Negroni
We try sweet lattes from Pop & Bottle and Happy x Tate's Bake Shop, plus a duo of booze-free cocktails from St. Argestis and ISH.
Beer Run: Can THC Brands Find Safety in Three-Tier System?
Having leveraged DTC distribution to meet the unique needs of the category, hemp brands are now facing a massive question: how to marry steady online sales with the larger opportunity within beverage-alcohol retail.
Q1 2025 NA Beverage, Beer & Spirits Performance & Trends – 3Tier Beverages via NIQ
In this exclusive quarterly deep dive curated for BevNET Insiders, 3Tier Beverages breaks down the latest trends shaking up the beverage industry.
Web Weed: THC Drinks Crush It Online – But For How Long?
After successfully building a strong consumer base online with DTC, the hemp-derived THC drink category is weighing whether ecommerce is a viable long-term channel for success or a familiar first step to broader retail goals.
Black Rifle Takes Q1 Revenue Hit, But CEO Sees Growth on the Horizon
Black Rifle Coffee Company said distribution gains ensured it was off to a “promising start” to the year, even as revenue dropped for Q1 2025 in its latest earnings report this morning.