BevNET Live: Making The Right Call With Koia CEO Chris Hunter
Learning to pivot amid difficult decisions has been a hallmark of Koia CEO Chris Hunter’s journey as a serial beverage entrepreneur, investor and brand leader.
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Taste Radio: Did Big Food Really Need RFK Jr.’s Nudge? Fancy, Foodie FTW.
Why did it take government pressure for Kraft Heinz to clean up its act? The hosts unpack the conglomerate’s pledge to drop artificial dyes from its products by 2027, and what it says about Big Food’s priorities. The episode also features interviews with the founders of two remarkable early-stage brands: Maura Duggan of Fancypants Baking Co. and Allison Elliott of Farmer Foodie.
New Products: Naked Nutrition Gets Energized, Josh Cellars Goes NA, Califia Farms Pumps Up Protein
Naked Nutrition does energy drinks now? Josh Cellars goes nationwide with non-alc wine? Cann sells a THC spritz? Yes, you’re in the right place – it’s just that this week’s edition of the New Product gallery is full of pleasant surprises.
Hand Family’s Sunset Strikes Again, Acquires Scout’s LA Business
Hand Family Companies’ (HFC) Sunset Distribution subsidiary is adding another piece to its growing craft footprint in California with the acquisition of Scout Distribution in Los Angeles.
Gen Z Is Thirsty For Soda & Innovation, Says Keurig Dr Pepper Trend Report
Among the more broad takeaways, Keurig Dr Pepper's (KDP) first-ever State of Beverages Trend Report provides some notable insights into how CSDs are evolving alongside consumer's health and wellness habits.
BevNET Live: Leadership Lessons From Yerba Madre CEO Ben Mand
In this video from BevNET Live Summer, Yerba Madre CEO Ben Mand spoke about his leadership strategy and why every business requires a different approach.
Protein, Functional Benefits Dominate Circana’s New Product Pacesetters Report
Consumers in the food and beverage industry seek innovation even in times of economic uncertainty, a sentiment validated by Circana’s 2024 New Product Pacesetters report.
Pernod Ricard To Restructure Amid Sales Declines
As major spirits groups struggle with slow sales, Pernod Ricard is next to cut jobs.
Coffee, But Make It Like Skoal: New Formats Chase Caffeine Consumers
From pouches to sprays to pastes, on-the-go caffeine consumers searching for portable alternatives to coffee or energy drinks have new formats to choose from.
Reviews: We’re High on Squier’s Elixirs, Sweet On Halfday’s New Tropical Tea
We taste next-gen functional beverages featuring ingredients like THC/CBD (Squier's), mushrooms (High Ground) and kava (Bashi) -- along with Halfday's latest prebiotic iced tea.
BevNET Live: Circana Shares the Stats on Beverage Growth Opportunity
In this video from BevNET Live Summer 2025, Circana’s Global EVP and Chief Advisor Sally Lions Wyatt walks through some of the trends and uncertainties facing the non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverage market today.
LALO Tequila Shifts Distribution to Reyes Beverage Group
Another major spirits supplier is shifting its California distribution to Reyes Beverage Group following the shuttering of Republic National Distributing Company’s (RNDC) operations in the Golden State.
Malternatives: I Know A Hard Refresher When I See One
Numerous fruity and colorful hard beverages have hit the shelves in the past two years, labeled as “refreshers,” but that is about where their similarities end. Read our refreshers feature story from the latest edition of BevNET Magazine.
Cann Expands Portfolio With Aperol-Inspired Spirit Alternative
Cann has launched Citrus Spritz today, its first foray into the 750ml bottle set, targeting the on-premise and at-home cocktail opportunity.