People Moves: Nutpods CEO Departs; Slate Recruits New CMO
The CEO had been with Bellevue, Wash.-based Nutpods since April 2024, months after the plant-based creamer brand was acquired by private equity firm MPearlRock.
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Jones Soda’s ‘Fallout’ Collab Leads to Radiant Q1 Earnings
Co-branded Fallout beverages provided Jones Soda with a jolt of revenue growth in its Q1 2026 earnings this week, as the company posted a 193.9% year-over-year increase to $12.4 million, up from just $4.2 million the year before.
‘Protein for All’: Muscle Milk Reformulates RTD Line with Ultrafiltered Milk, Cleaner Labels
Muscle Milk is undergoing its most significant transformation yet, rolling out a reformulation and packaging refresh across its RTD line to reposition the brand from strictly gym fuel to “protein for all.”
Taste Radio: CPG’s Plot Twist: Old Ingredients, New Money
From beef tallow fries to real sugar candy and olive oil potato chips, the hosts discuss how the hottest brands in CPG are winning – and raising serious money – by reimagining old-school ingredients for modern consumers. We also meet with Better Sour co-founders Bella Hughes and Semira Nikou to discuss the brand’s new gummy line and upcoming launch at Whole Foods.
Spirits Distribution: RNDC Exit Shakes Up Partnerships; RTDs Expand
This month’s distribution moves are headlined by RNDC's continued national wind-down, scattering independent and major brands to new partnerships. Meanwhile, a wave of ready-to-drink (RTD) brands are pushing into new markets from Wisconsin to Southern California.
New Beverages: Protein, Patriotism Powers Launches By Proda, Unwell, Chobani & More
There's no lack of new beverage launches this week, with a range of seasonal releases, LTOs and permanent roster additions by Pop & Bottle, Unwell, RYZE, AMASS, Mingle Mocktails, High Brew, Laird Superfood, Saint James Iced Tea and many more.
Reviews: Sonreír’s Capitvating Cold Brews, Hover’s Stellar Sparkling Matcha
In this week's product reviews, we examine a couple of classy takes on classic caffeine: Sonreír Coffee Co.'s new Mexican-inspired RTD cold brews, and Hover, a sparkling matcha tea made with coconut water.
RTD Cocktails Outperform as Total Bev-Alc Declines Moderate Slightly
Total bev-alc dollar sales continued to decline in the latest two weeks, as even the standout growth category ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails saw sales dip, according to the latest analysis of NIQ data from Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
Lifeway Surpasses $60M in Sales in ‘Blowout’ First Quarter As Probiotics Surge
Lifeway Foods entered 2026 with significant momentum, delivering the strongest quarter in company history amid surging consumer demand for protein-rich probiotic foods and heightened awareness of the gut’s role in overall health.
Box Store Battle at Bev Forum: Target, Walmart Sales Strategies
What should beverage brands think about when pitching the Minnesota-based macro-store, or the bosses in Bentonville?
Marketing: Hint Makes Water Something to ‘Crave’
Flavored water brand Hint is looking to turn hydration from a chore into something people can’t wait to do with its latest marketing campaign, MMMMM Water, a series of ads built around the slogan “Water For People With Tastebuds.”
Buda Juice’s First Public Quarter Brings Double-Digit Revenue Gains, Walmart Expansion
Buda Juice’s first full quarter as a publicly traded company delivered double-digit top-line growth and expanded retail distribution as the cold-chain beverage company continued pushing its “Ultra Fresh” platform into new markets.
Reed’s Plots Another ‘Course-Correction’ Amidst Grim Q1
Reed's is adopting a "strategic course correction" after a punishing first quarter in which sales and margin both contracted, sparking a triple-digit surge in net loss from the same period last year.
Sazerac Acquires Equity Stake In SIPMARGS
Sazerac has added another ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail to its growing portfolio.