Refresco Beverages Announces CEO Transition
Dutch bottling conglomerate Refresco is gearing up for a leadership transition, announcing today the retirement of CEO Hans Roelofs, effective August 1.
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Tip Top Cocktails Names New CEO to Lead ‘Next Phase’
Tip Top Proper Cocktails is shaking up its leadership. The canned cocktail company has named chief sales officer Nick Reely as its new CEO, effective July 1.
Reviews: Hy.Q Breaks A Sweat, Saint Viviana Is Heavenly
This week's new product reviews cuts across three red-hot categories -- adult non-alcoholic (represented by Saint Viviana), everyday hydration (as seen through Hy.Q) and next-gen functional drinks (Blaze 'n Chill).
Coca-Cola, Disney Alliance Strong With New ‘Star Wars’ Campaign
Coca-Cola is heading to a galaxy far, far away for its latest global campaign, celebrating the iconic Star Wars franchise through limited-edition packaging, online content and augmented reality experiences.
BevNET Live: De Soi, Little Saints and The Pathfinder on Building the Adult NA Category
In this video from BevNET Live Summer 2025, De Soi CEO Scout Brisson, Little Saints Founder Megan Klein and The Pathfinder VP of sales Jill Sites identify key opportunities for pushing the adult NA category forward.
Are Consumers Moving Past Inflation? The Answer is Complicated.
In its latest State of the Shopper consumer survey this week, Acosta Group reported that U.S. consumers are spending more and feeling less anxious about inflation. That improvement, however, comes with a caveat.
Rum, Rhythm & Retail: Casalú Aims to Be The ‘Latino High Noon’
Pitching themselves as the “Latino High Noon” may have gotten Casalú, a rum-based ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail, into retailers, but that doesn’t paint the whole picture.
Beverage Sales, Volume Trending Positive As Summer Heats Up
Non-alcoholic beverage sales are trending upward in the two-week period ended June 14, as volume rose and pricing dipped, according to the latest NielsenIQ data analysis by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
GoodPop Set to Exit Beverages, Refocus on Core Frozen Biz
GoodPop has discontinued its kid-positioned sparkling juice drinks in order to focus on its core offerings in frozen treats.
BevNET Live: Jack Belsito Breaks Down His Comeback Turn at VOSS
Jack Belsito has been around the block. With a resume that includes turns as the CEO of Snapple Beverage, VOSS of Norway and Health-Ade – and now back at VOSS as CEO of the water brand’s Americas division – Belsito leads with over 35 years of consumer products experience.
Infused Spirit Maker MXXN Returns With First Release in Four Years
Four years since its last release, MXXN is today marking the start of a busy summer with a new SKU -- the white rum-inspired Barbados Blanco -- that aims to build on the brand’s work positioning itself as a high-end THC-spirit experience, even as the category has commoditized around familiar RTD formats.
Beer Distributors Love Alani Nu, But Could They Soon Lose It?
93% of beer distributors said Alani Nu is a strong focus of their NA portfolios and they are not de-emphasizing sales even if Celsius’ $1.8 billion purchase of the energy and protein drink brand in February opens the door for a distribution shakeup.
Rancho La Gloria Producer Patco Brands Moves Distribution to California Beverage Solution
Patco Brands, the manufacturer of one of the leading wine-based ready-to-drink (RTD) products and other private label brands, will move its California distribution to California Beverage Solution (CBS) August 1, the companies announced today.
Jones Soda Exits Marijuana Mary Jones Drinks, Maintains HD9 Products
Jones Soda is offloading its Mary Jones intoxicating hemp brand to a privately held cannabis business as the drink maker “streamlines operations” and “focuses on core soda offerings.”