The FDA Sets Sights On Caffeine Content Labeling
What does it mean for caffeinated drinks that the FDA listed caffeine content labeling in its Human Foods Program Guidance Agenda?
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Southern Glazer’s to Cut 1% of Workforce in Digital Sales Shift
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (SGWS) will slash 1% of its workforce as it implements a more tech-heavy business model, the beverage-alcohol distributor announced Tuesday afternoon.
Quaker Returns To Beverages With New Oat Shake & Go
In a statement, Pepsi pointed to (where else) social media as the product’s inspiration: according to the brand, searches for cold prep oats have risen nearly 50% on TikTok year-over-year
Soft Volumes Lead to Slower Non-Alc Beverage Sales in June
Non-alcoholic beverages sales decelerated in late June, as dollar sales grew just 1.4% in the two-week period ending June 27, down from 3.2% in the broader four-week period, according to the latest analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
Sazerac Moves Spirits, RTD Portfolio to Reyes in Colorado
Reyes announced Tuesday that Sazerac had selected the multistate distributor’s recently acquired RBG Spirits & Wine of Colorado branch as its new distribution partner.
YTD 2026 Beverage Performance and Trends – 3Tier Beverages via NIQ
This report examines the underlying trends shaping beverage performance through the first half of 2026, including category growth, market share shifts, channel performance, and product innovation.
Top Dog Cocktails Makes $1.3M Investment In Flamboyant Water To Fuel RTD, Caribbean Expansion
Philadelphia-based Top Dog Cocktails has invested $1.3 million in a strategic joint venture with Caribbean beverage brand Flamboyant Water to build a line of ready-to-drink (RTD) rum cocktails and develop a foothold in an untapped market.
Mid-Year Snapshot: Promo Pricing Pushes Sports Drinks Ahead
As the category rebounds back into volume-driven growth and with interest in hydration and electrolytes still rising, we take stock of what’s happened in sports drinks so far this year and what to watch for next.
Taste Radio: What Did It Take to Make MadeGood Great?
Most founders want to grow fast. Nima Fotovat says that's exactly how brands get into trouble. In this episode, the MadeGood co-founder explains how a disciplined, long-term approach helped transform the company from a lunchbox solution into one of the world's leading better-for-you snack brands.
New Insider Benefit: BevNET & Nosh Data Reports in Partnership with Calebrate
As part of our exclusive data series for BevNET & Nosh Insiders, we’re partnering with Calebrate, an insights tool that shows CPG brands the best places to sell next, down to the store level, so they are not putting money into the wrong markets that will never pay off. Calebrate combines its own proprietary distribution dataset with demographic data and a range of other signals to point brands to the specific places they are most likely to gain traction. It gives them the insight to build highly localized strategies, grow momentum where it counts, and turn that into bigger opportunities.
How To Avoid Term Sheet Pitfalls With Habitat Partners And Morrison Foerster
At BevNET Live Summer, Morrison Foerster's Chuck Cotter and Habitat Partner's Daniel Faierman discuss how to navigate the fundraising process.
Cheeky Branches Into Canned Mixers with Botanical Tonic Launch
Cheeky, the New York-based brand best known for its line of cocktail syrups and citrus juices, is branching out into RTD mixers. Cheeky Botanicals, a new line of canned functional tonics, was showcased last week at the Summer Fancy Food Show 2026 in New York City.
Taste Radio: Inside Fancy Food: The Brands, Products & Trends That Stood Out
From breakthrough startups to category-defining innovations, the 2026 Summer Fancy Food Show gave the Taste Radio team plenty to talk about. The hosts recap their favorite discoveries from the annual event, highlighting standout brands, globally inspired flavors, premium non-alcoholic beverages, inventive snacks and convenient pantry staples.
How AI Is Reshaping the Shopper Journey
In this panel from BevNET New York City 2026, three sales, marketing and tech experts break down how AI “shelves” are reshaping the path to purchase.