Nestlé Enters Joint Venture For Premium Water, Beverage Brands
Nestlé will spin off its water and premium beverage portfolio in a joint venture with Platinum Equity, valued at roughly $5.5 billion.
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Review: AUMA Takes On Sparkling Taiwanese Tea
Simple, stylish and subtly sweet, AUMA's line of ready-to-drink Taiwanese sparkling teas make a strong impression.
Lollapalooza Embraces Hemp THC Drinks, Brings Señorita On Board As Official Partner
Señorita will be sold in two flavors, Mango Margarita and Lime Japaleno Margarita, at eight bars (both GA and VIP access) around the festival, which is expected to bring in over 100,000 attendees each day.
Vita Coco Takes Aim at Super Premium, Buys Copra for $175M
Seeking to strengthen its leadership position in the global coconut beverage market, Vita Coco announced today its acquisition of Copra Coconuts, a Thailand-based producer of super premium organic coconut water.
Hemp Beverage Leaders Line Up Behind New Bill to Legalize Regulated Sales
U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) introduced a long-awaited hemp legalization bill today, seeking to create a comprehensive regulatory framework for hemp-derived consumer products ahead of the looming November ban.
Non-Alc Beverage Volumes Rebound in Early July; Sales Up 5.2%
Non-alc beverage sales accelerated “modestly” in the first half of July, as dollar sales grew 5.2% in the two-week period ending July 11
As Adult Non-Alc Goes Mainstream, Brands Rethink On-Premise Playbooks
Adult Non-Alc (ANA) has entered the chat at Tales of The Cocktail, the bar industry’s biggest event, taking place in New Orleans this week.
Wellness Platform Organic Traditions Raises $10.5M To Fund U.S. Growth
Powdered wellness drink and smoothie maker Organic Traditions has secured a $10.5 million Series A round from strategic angel investors.
Oatly Raises 2026 Outlook as Growth Playbook Gains Momentum in North America
Oatly raised its full-year guidance after another quarter of double-digit growth, underscoring the company’s strategic repositioning as a broader beverage platform rather than strictly a dairy alternative.
Milo’s Tea Adds New Distribution Facility
Milo’s Tea Company invests further in its infrastructure by opening a new 150,000 sq. ft. distribution center in Homewood, Ala.
Food, Beverage & CPG Financing Trends & Updates: Northhall Q2 2026
Beyond the top-line trends, the Q2 2026 Food, Beverage & CPG Financing report from Northhall explores how today's investment activity reflects broader changes across the food, beverage, and CPG ecosystem.
Distribution: Saint James Goes Nationwide in Costco
Saint James Iced tea is expanding its club footprint via a nationwide Costco launch, featuring a chain exclusive variety pack at all of the retailer’s U.S. locations.
Taste Radio: Scaling Special: Why Heathcote’s Suzanne Lyon Refuses To Compromise
Heathcote Bakery founder Suzanne Lyon built a devoted following with an ultra-premium chocolate chip cookie made with uncompromising ingredients and a meticulous process. Then came viral demand, endorsements from Oprah and Bobby Flay, and the challenge every founder faces: how do you scale without sacrificing quality?
Review: ARMRA Impresses With Colostrum Soda
As functional sodas surge, ARMRA arrives with a surprisingly refreshing and approachable take on colostrum, with one flavor emerging as the clear standout.