NOCA to Refresh Packaging in 2027; Crossed 3M Case Lifetime Milestone in September
Hard tea and boozy water maker NOCA will refresh the packaging for its Too Turnt Tea and Weekend Water franchises in early 2027.
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Backed by Foxtrot Founder LaVitola, Kids Soda Roxberry Plots Path To Growth
Kid-positioned modern soda Roxberry has secured $4 million of the $5 million open offering from Habitat Partners and Red Hots Capital.
Review: Huel Black Edition Mixed Berry Does It All
With a satisfying texture, approachable fruit flavor, and a formulation that feels like its trying to deliver real efficacy, Huel Black Edition Mixed Berry delivers as both a filling and nutritionally comprehensive liquid meal, and an enjoyable drinking experience.
CPG Week: Poppi Founders ‘Jet’ To Next Act, Packaged Food’s Big Payday
This week, the podcast discusses Poppi co-founders' new Jetty brand, several funding rounds and the state of the hemp industry.
FTC Settlement With Southern Glazer’s May Not Stop Discriminatory Pricing
The settlement between Southern Glazer’s and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) puts oversight on the nation’s largest wine and spirits distributor – but may not actually prohibit the distributor from engaging in the very sort of discriminatory pricing that triggered the lawsuit.
Milk’s Moment
Boosted by rising demand for protein, dairy milk is enjoying some much-needed love in 2026.
Distribution: Jocko Fuel Heads to Target with Shakes and Powders
Jocko Fuel is bringing its protein shakes and powders nationwide to Target stores. The brand, co-founded by retired Navy SEAL officer and podcast host Jocko Willink, now adds Target to a national footprint that includes Walmart, Wawa, Wegmans, Publix, Meijer and Vitamin Shoppe.
Q3 CPG Financing Deals – Northhall Report, October 2026
Investment activity in the food, beverage and CPG sectors rebounded in Q3 2026, but the headline growth figures tell only part of the story. Beneath the topline figures, the report reveals important shifts in deal size, funding distribution and investor activity.
Vodka + Ade Segment Could Yield Up To $500M in 2027, Per Circana
Vodka + ade, hard sports drinks – whatever you call it, expect the segment to reach up to half a billion dollars in sales in 2027, according to Circana EVP of BevAl Scott Scanlon.
Tracking CPG Growth: Q3 US Retail Launches – Calebrate October 2026
CPG retail launch activity accelerated throughout Q3 2026, but the underlying data reveals an important distinction between new product innovation and distribution expansion. Calebrate’s latest report tracks 1,403 announced retail launches across more than 160 retailers, with weekly launch activity increasing from 88 in July to 112 in September.
CLEAN Cause Brings In New Leadership Team
Canned yerba mate brand CLEAN Cause prepares new marketing initiatives and a packaging redesign under new CEO Jeff Arnold.
How Zero-Proof Spirits Are Finding Success in Bars and Restaurants
For years, adult non-alc (ANA) spirits have chased after major retail placements. Now, as they turn to bars and restaurants, is it too late to make a splash?
Review: Bare Brew Cold Brew Brings the Buzz
Bare Brew Black Coffee Cold Brew is built around a deliberately simple concept: it's just filtered water and coffee, with 20 calories and zero added sugar, milk or flavorings-- plus a whopping 320 mg of caffeine.
BeatBox Packaging Draws UK Watchdog Rebuke as RTD Brands Test Nostalgia Marketing Limits
Anheuser-Busch InBev’s (A-B) BeatBox has agreed to modify its packaging after a UK alcohol industry watchdog upheld a public complaint that the drinks could appeal to underage drinkers.