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Non-Alc Beverage Sales Accelerate In Late December

Volume sales gains contributed to “modestly accelerated” growth for non-alc beverages in the two-week period ending December 27, according to the latest analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.

Gorgie Keeps On Trend with Protein Energy Launch

Debuting in two flavors – Strawberry Pop and Power Punch, each 12 oz. can of Protein Energy contains 8 grams of protein, zero sugar, L-theanine, biotin, B vitamins and 150 mg of caffeine from green tea.

Taste Radio: Lessons Learned, Applied. A CPG Pioneer’s ‘Second’ Act.

She helped redefine premium soda. Now she’s rethinking the martini. In this episode, Sharelle Klaus shares how the lessons, missteps and successes of building DRY Soda informed the launch of Second Sip, a lower-proof gin designed for today’s intentional drinker. She reflects on how her second act is more focused, shaped by patience, distribution strategy, brand clarity and long-term scale.

Taste Radio: For Ryan Phillippe, The Real Drama Is In The Beverage Aisle

On location at BevNET Live L.A. 2025, actor and investor Ryan Phillippe – attending alongside Pretty Tasty co-founder Scarlett Leung – explains why functional beverages, credible health benefits, and shelf-grabbing design are the factors that separate forgettable brands from the next breakout hit.

Reviews: Recess, Dad Grass Take on Dry January

Just in time for Dry January, this week's reviews features two brands specializing in alcohol-free relaxation, including a winter-themed mock-tini and a functional "leisure drink."

Lemon Perfect Nets Fresh $9.7M

Lemon Perfect reported a $9.7 million investment of an expected $15 million round, according to a recent SEC Form D filing.

The Top 10 Most Read BevNET Stories of 2025

We’re closing the book on 2025 by taking a look back at the stories that most caught your eyes. This year’s Top 10 Most Read BevNET Stories include several M&A deals for emerging brands, a controversial manufacturing closure and new energy drinks.