Consumer preferences in the soda aisle are shifting—fast. In Q2 2025, both regular and diet/alternative sweetened sodas rebounded with sales growth across natural, MULO, and convenience channels.
Adult non-alc retailer Boisson has brought in new leadership after clawing its way back from bankruptcy.
Former sommeliers at The French Laundry, Ian and Carly Blessing have applied their hospitality expertise to All the Bitter Zero Proof Lounge: a non-alcoholic tasting lounge that combines on-site production of the couple’s bitters line, educational tours, cocktail flights, a full zero-proof bar, local snacks, and a curated NA bottle shop under one roof.
As we learned in conversation with Chobani chief customer officer John Frost at BevNET Live Summer 2025 in June, combining a mission-driven philosophy with practical and effective innovation is a considerable challenge, but one well worth the effort.
Brightfield Group’s Q2 2025 Energy Report reveals how the definition of “energy” is evolving from stimulation to stability, with consumers now prioritizing mental clarity, emotional steadiness, and sustainable energy over spikes and crashes.
Mixers sit at an odd place in the ever-evolving beverage industry. Last year, sales in mixers fell alongside a rise in adult non-alc sales. In turn, mixer brands have positioned themselves as elevated zero-proof options and cocktail ingredients – some have even tried their luck in the ready-to-drink aisle.
After losing its sole co-packer and walking away from an investment deal, Equitea is pivoting away from adaptogenic RTD teas into a "matcha studio" concept to better connect with its community-based mission.
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.
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.
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.
