A2 Dairy Is Gaining Momentum, But Can Suppliers Keep Up?
The A2 dairy milk market didn’t exist in the U.S. two decades ago, but consumer interest is on the way up even as the overall dairy space faces declines.
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The Fifth Category? Perception of Intoxicating Hemp Evolves Across the Three Tiers
Opinions on intoxicating hemp beverages and their role in the market – as well as how involved bev-alc industry members should be in the category – seem to shift as quickly as regulations do.
Distribution: Cannabis Beverages Target Southeast
Hemp-derived THC brands look toward new opportunities in the Southeast and other regions of the U.S. amid elevated interest in adult non-alc options, among other distribution news.
Tito’s To Move From RNDC to Reyes Beverage Group In California
Leading spirits brand Tito’s Handmade Vodka plans to leave Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) for Reyes Beverage Group in California. The announcement comes after RNDC filed notice to lay off at least 60 of its staff in the Golden State.
Fancy Food: Tastelli’s New Audience; A2 Builds Awareness
The final Winter Fancy Food Show kicked off at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Sunday and while the show saw more food than beverage, a handful of exhibitors showed off new liquid innovations and brand extensions. Here are our notes:
Riding The RTD Wave: Hiyo Secures Nearly $20M In Funding
Los Angeles-based adult non-alc brand Hiyo has announced a new $19 million investment which included Series A funds, prior convertibles and a “recapitalization."
Inside Suja’s Slice Reboot: “We Have a Strong Story On Why This is Different”
Hoping to tap into a ‘modern soda’ renaissance, Slice is once again in the market as Suja Life has reintroduced the classic CSD as a healthy, gut health boosting functional beverage.
Protein2O Seeks ‘Multi-Hyphenate’ Status with Brand Refresh
Functional beverage brand Protein2O is getting a fresh new look next month as it prepares to roll out a rebrand and reformulation across its product lines. The 12-year-old business will introduce its new label on February 1, designed by branding firm Safari Sundays.
ZICO Rising Closes Series B Round
Coconut water maker Zico Rising confirmed the closing of a Series B round that raised $9.1 million of an anticipated $9.5 million. The brand would not comment on the details of the investment round.
TTB Proposes New Rules For Alcohol Labeling
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has proposed new rules for nutrient and alcohol content labeling on wine, beer, and spirits.
New Products: Organic Valley Mooves into Non-Dairy, Premier Protein Gets Indulgent
In this week’s new products roundup, Organic Valley ventures into oat-based creamers, Premier Protein unveils a line of dessert-inspired protein shakes and Pepsi adds a new flavor to its permanent portfolio.
NIQ: Adult Non-Alc Nears $1B; RTDs Drive Growth
Total bev-alc retail sales reached $112 billion in 2024 but, excluding ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages, no category saw growth in dollars or volume, according to market research firm NIQ.
2025 Trend Forecast: The Broad Outlook
BevNET & Nosh reached out to individuals from across the CPG world to hear their thoughts on some of the biggest questions and challenges of the new year.
2025 Trend Heat Map: Go Small to Win Big
What's in and what is on its way out for beverage in 2025? A panel of industry experts weighed in on what trends are hot, which are simmering and which ones are cooling off.