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Convenience store beverage sales ramped up during the second quarter of fiscal 2026 even as traffic slowed, underscoring the channel’s resilience amid ongoing economic uncertainty and gas price increases.
Three years into the launch of its energy line, fitness and wellness supplements producer RYSE is building on its protein expertise with a line of bottled shakes, rolling out to retailers now.
Nestlé will spin off its water and premium beverage portfolio in a joint venture with Platinum Equity, valued at roughly $5.5 billion.
Simple, stylish and subtly sweet, AUMA's line of ready-to-drink Taiwanese sparkling teas make a strong impression.
Señorita will be sold in two flavors, Mango Margarita and Lime Japaleno Margarita, at eight bars (both GA and VIP access) around the festival, which is expected to bring in over 100,000 attendees each day.
Seeking to strengthen its leadership position in the global coconut beverage market, Vita Coco announced today its acquisition of Copra Coconuts, a Thailand-based producer of super premium organic coconut water.
U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) introduced a long-awaited hemp legalization bill today, seeking to create a comprehensive regulatory framework for hemp-derived consumer products ahead of the looming November ban.
Non-alc beverage sales accelerated “modestly” in the first half of July, as dollar sales grew 5.2% in the two-week period ending July 11
Adult Non-Alc (ANA) has entered the chat at Tales of The Cocktail, the bar industry’s biggest event, taking place in New Orleans this week.
Powdered wellness drink and smoothie maker Organic Traditions has secured a $10.5 million Series A round from strategic angel investors.
Oatly raised its full-year guidance after another quarter of double-digit growth, underscoring the company’s strategic repositioning as a broader beverage platform rather than strictly a dairy alternative.
Milo’s Tea Company invests further in its infrastructure by opening a new 150,000 sq. ft. distribution center in Homewood, Ala.
Beyond the top-line trends, the Q2 2026 Food, Beverage & CPG Financing report from Northhall explores how today's investment activity reflects broader changes across the food, beverage, and CPG ecosystem.
