Data: FMBs Lead at C-Store, Other RTDs Face Big Opportunity
Convenience stores represent the next big opportunity for ready-to-drink cocktails, according to a new report from NIQ.
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This Week’s New Products: RTD Matcha Almond Latte, Plus Aprch, Celsius, Recess and More
In this week’s new products roundup, Aprch unveils the first installment of its Photo Series collection, Instant IV teams up with Susan G. Komen to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Califia Farms releases what it claims to be the first multi-serve, ready-to-drink matcha latte.
Pernod Ricard: Declines in U.S., China Bring Down Q1 2024 Sales
As predicted during its last earnings call in August, Pernod Ricard reported a -2% decline in organic sales in the first quarter of FY 2024, with dips in the U.S. and China bringing down overall performance.
Intent Brands Revamps With Gamer-Positioned Functional Drink
Intent Brands has relaunched its functional drink line under the new name, Sly, as it positions toward providing a healthier, calming beverage option for gamers, streamers and the eSport community.
Going With The Flow: Joyburst Finds Co-Packing Partner
Flow Beverage will be filling a few extra TetraPak’s ahead of the planned divestment of its Aurora, Ontario production facility. The company announced today it signed a new co-packing agreement with beverage brand Joyburst that will see 15 million Joyburst Hydration branded beverages produced from the facility each year.
Spirits Gallery: New Expressions From Yellowstone, Blue Run, Barrell Craft, Solento and More
In this month’s new spirits roundup, The Macallan celebrates the anniversary of its Harmony Collection with sisters Stella and Mary McCartney, Yellowstone debuts its Special Finishes Collection and Solento unveils its latest LTO.
Eat the Change Raises $14M as Tea Biz Grows
Eat the Change (ETC) has brought in another $14 million in growth capital to fuel its quest of changing consumers’ eating habits by widening distribution of Just Ice Tea and further testing its Cosmic Chews snacks.
NACS: Unpacking Energy, Supplements with Joshua Schall
BevNET editor-in-chief Jeff Klineman at down with Joshua Schall, a BevNET contributing editor, to explore the evolution in energy drinks and the continued crossover of fitness and supplement trends in CPG, as seen at this year's NACS trade show.
Data: Non-Alc Sales “Remain Healthy,” Volumes Improve
Non-alcoholic beverage sales “remained healthy” in the most recent two-week period with volume declines improving and pricing slightly increasing, according to an analysis of NielsenIQ data.
Taste Radio: How Athletic Brewing is Building A Brand While Leading A Revolution
Bill Shufelt and John Walker, the co-founders of flourishing non-alcoholic beer brand Athletic Brewing, spoke about the company’s role in the evolution of alcohol-alternative beverages and its influence on how consumers perceive them, why it’s in the company’s interest to support competitors, and how they evaluate new retail and distribution opportunities.
Sweet Surprise: This Moonshine Shake is Scaling for Unexpected Demand
Thanks to the work of a modern wave of trailblazing distilleries, moonshine has come a long way since the days when the homemade liquor was distilled in secret. Turning it into a decadent sweet boozy treat hasn’t hurt things, either.
Diageo Takes Ketel One, Tanqueray Into Premium RTDs Set
Diageo is set to introduce a new line of premium ready-to-serve cocktails that leverage the strength of some of its best-known labels into the soaring category.
BCAA Bet: Optimum Nutrition Rebrands AMIN.O. Energy Drink
Optimum Nutrition has revamped the packaging of its RTD energy drink Amin.O Energy as the company invests in bringing the product to wider distribution.
NACS: GHOST Enters Hydration; Lemon Perfect Upgrades to 15.2 Oz; AHA Ends
The more the company grows (+$404 million over 52-weeks ended Sept. 9, per Nielsen), the more confidence GHOST seems to take in extending its lifestyle-fitness positioning into new categories and product types.