How Beverage Investors Find The Next Big Thing
Three beverage industry investors discussed the metrics they use to guide their decisions in backing new drink brands.
Taste Radio: Candy Dates & ‘Noise Canceling’ Tonics. Is Niche The New Norm?
Candy-coated dates, cocktails in pouches, collagen-infused beauty drinks and “noise-canceling” tonics. The latest wave of launches begs the question: is niche now the norm in food and beverage?
How Generous Brands is Working to Become the ‘Goldilocks of Strategics’
At BevNET Live Winter 2025, Generous Brands Chief Transformation Officer Todd Putman dove into the company’s unique position as an early-stage strategic acquirer and how the company strives to be the “Goldilocks of strategics” that can target brands that are “not too big and not too small” and grow mature brands into its existing platform.
White House Issues Executive Order to Reschedule Cannabis
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Thursday directing the U.S. Attorney General to move cannabis from a Schedule I to Schedule III controlled substance, marking a watershed moment in the history of U.S. marijuana policy and a significant step forward for the nascent THC-infused beverage industry.
Distribution: VALR Gets Midwestern, Odyssey Lands In Airport Channel
In recent distribution news, energy drink makers are capitalizing on demand in convenience, conventional grocery and airport channels.
Report: Luckin Coffee Interested in Potential Blue Bottle Acquisition From Nestlé
Rising Chinese coffee giant Luckin Coffee is reportedly interested in a potential acquisition of Blue Bottle Coffee, according to a report in Bloomberg this week.
Nutrabolt Names Jason Cantelli as Chief Commercial Officer
Nutrabolt, the parent company of C4 Energy and Bloom, has named Jason Cantelli as Chief Commercial Officer, overseeing strategy including the company’s DSD performance and key account relationships.
Kowa Builds U.S. Beverage Lineup with Shohei Ohtani
The family-owned Japanese company has been in operation for over a century, yet its goal to become a major player in U.S. beverages is only beginning.
Reviews: Wizzie’s, Uncle Arnie’s Share New Takes on Tea
This week's review roundup sees two very different takes on teas: freshly brewed (Wizzie's) and freshly buzzed (Uncle Arnie's).
What’s Next for Adult Non-Alc: Bigger Flavors, Tougher Retail, Broader Occasions
The next evolution in adult non-alc (ANA) will require brands to find new occasions, invest in retail strategy, and create forward-thinking flavor profiles.
How To Lean Into Success Without Sacrificing An Insurgent Mindset
At BevNET Live Winter, three brand founders and previous New Beverage Showdown champions discussed strategizing for the next stage of growth.
PepsiCo, Walmart Face Class Action After Unsealing of Dismissed FTC Suit
PepsiCo and Walmart are facing a new proposed consumer antitrust class action this week, following the unsealing of a dismissed Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit against the company that alleged Pepsi gave Walmart exclusive discounts.
PepsiCo Restructures North America Leadership Team
PepsiCo’s leadership structure is getting a year-end refresh with a string of organizational changes announced Wednesday morning. PepsiCo North America CEO Steven Williams has been appointed EVP and Vice Chairman, Global Chief Commercial Officer and Corporate Affairs.
Mark Anthony Brands Reshapes C-Suite With New CEO
Mark Anthony Brands founder and chairman Anthony von Mandl will step down as CEO and has appointed vice chairman Phil Rosse to succeed him, according to a memo shared with distributors.