NielsenIQ: Non-Alcoholic Beverages Report Sequential Sales Growth
Non-alcoholic beverage sales continued to tick back up in the latest two-week period, driven by “stronger” volume growth paired with “slightly softer” pricing.
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Bucked Up Teams With UFC Star Conor McGregor
Mixed martial arts superstar Conor McGregor -- himself a budding beverage entrepreneur via Proper No. 12 Irish Whiskey and Forged Irish Stout -- is embracing his “Notorious” side as the new face of energy drink and nutrition supplement brand Bucked Up.
Distribution Roundup: With NBA Stars in Tow, Coco5 Expands to 7,000 Doors
Coconut water-based hydration beverage Coco5 is pushing deeper into retail across the country, expanding with chains like Target, CVS and several convenience stores; Also, Premium coconut water brand Once Upon a Coconut is growing out its DSD network and Startup energy drink brand KEY goes chainwide in Sprouts.
Palm Tree Crew Talks Cove Soda Investment: Brand ‘Checked Every Box’
Palm Tree Crew, which announced an investment in Cove Soda earlier this week, believes there’s ample opportunity to have “multiple winners” in the rising functional CSD category, CEO Michael Diaz told BevNET.
Taste Radio: What Does Siete’s Billion-Dollar Deal Mean For Your Brand?
What is the impact of PepsiCo’s $1.2 billion acquisition of Siete Foods on emerging food and beverage brands? Will the deal entice investors to make more bets on new and innovative concepts? Will everyday Americans benefit from the deal? Lots of questions, and the hosts answer them all.
Barcode Posts Up New NBA Partnerships
Sports drink maker Barcode is now the official performance drink of both the San Antonio Spurs and the Miami Heat with five-year deals granting the brand marketing in-arena as well as additional distribution opportunities.
Gallery: New Spirits From Hennessy, Milagro Tequila, Planteray Rum & More
As the weather begins to cool down, a wide array of spirits makers are rolling out new products for fall. In this gallery, Hennessy teams up with Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, Milagro Tequila unveils its first launch in ten years and Planteray Rum introduces its oldest bottling to date.
Daily Briefing (Insider Only): How To Craft A Non-Alc Cocktail Scene
What is it like hustling adult non-alc (ANA) products outside of major hubs? Casey Dolan of Charlotte Beverage Distribution will tell you that it ain’t easy, but she’s learned some major lessons.
Another Round? How Adult NA Retailers Keep Customers Coming Back
Adult non-alc retailers are responding to growing demand and increased competition by focusing on experiential and community building retail strategies to keep consumers coming back for more.
Whisky Innovator Compass Box Kicks Off New Era With Refreshed Core Lineup
With whiskey sales in decline, many brands are making bold moves. For Compass Box, a scotch whisky company known for innovation, that means orchestrating its biggest change since its foundation in 2000.
Taste Radio: Jeff Church’s Tale Of Two Brands. Why Suja Soared And Rowdy Energy Crashed.
Serial entrepreneur Jeff Church talks about how he navigated Suja’s early development and rapid growth and what he believes was the most impactful decision in determining the brand’s success. He also discussed the failure of Rowdy Energy, which launched in 2020 and shut down less than four years later.
BevNET’s Taste Radio Podcast Team Hosts Food & Beverage Industry Meetups in London on October 15 + 16
BevNET’s Taste Radio podcast team is excited to announce a series of free food, beverage, and beer industry meetups in London, taking place on Tuesday, October 15 and Wednesday, October 16.
Insider Daily Briefing: What Now As Docks Move Off the Clock?
A strike by 50,000 union workers at 14 major ports across the East Coast and Gulf Coast may or may not be devastating for the U.S. food industry – depending on how long it lasts.
PepsiCo Acquiring Siete Foods for $1.2 Billion
PepsiCo, Inc. announced this morning it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Siete Foods for $1.2 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2025, pending regulatory approval and customary closing conditions.