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Inside Chick-fil-A Beverage Concept Daybright
Chick-fil-A subsidiary Red Wagon Ventures opened its first location of beverage-centric foodservice concept, Daybright Coffee & Refreshment.
Starbucks Closes ‘Underperforming’ Stores As Sales Decline Slightly
Starbucks reported flat comparable store sales in Q4 amid widespread closures as it restructures under its “Back to Starbucks” strategy.
Reviews: Ben Stiller’s Soda, Anthony Kiedis’ Coffee, Something & Nothing
This week's product reviews features Stiller's Natural Sodas, Jolene Coffee and premium soda Something & Nothing.
Owney’s Rum Returns To Roots As Founder Reacquires Brand From Proximo Spirits
After several years under the ownership of Proximo Spirits, Brooklyn-born Owney’s Rum has returned to its founder.
Hemp Beverage Brands Call For Pushback On Proposed Ban
While industry organizations have been doing their own lobbying, over the past week several hemp THC beverage brands have jumped directly into the fray themselves with campaigns calling for supporters to pressure lawmakers to reject a proposal that would effectively outlaw intoxicating products.
Tariffs, Functional Drinks Reshaping Beverage Industry, Per Report
Major beverage businesses have employed mitigation strategies in key markets to offset the impact of tariffs, a BMO Capital report stated.
Vita Coco Raises 2025 Guidance, Net Sales +37% In Q3
Vita Coco has raised its full year guidance on the back of strong growth for its core coconut water portfolio in its Q3 2025 earnings report today. Net sales for 2025 are now expected to be between $580 and $595 million.
Oatly Gets to Profitable Growth in Q3, Despite Falling U.S. Sales
Oatly achieved its first quarter of profitable growth since going public, reporting gains in revenue and volume, despite nearly suffering a 10% drop in North American sales.
Non-Alc Beverage Sales ‘Healthy’ in Early October
Non-alcoholic beverage sales were “healthy and broadly stable” during the two-week period ending October 18, according to the latest analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
RTD Cocktails Keep Climbing; Cutwater Up Triple-Digits
Spirits and cider sales stayed broadly stable in the two-week period ending October 18, while trends for flavored malt beverages (FMB) and seltzer worsened, according to analysis of NIQ data from Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
Distribution: Super Coffee To Grow Protein+ in Kroger
Super Coffee is finding a refreshed avenue for growth with its functional Protein+ line, which will roll out into all Kroger divisions nationwide in January; Cactus water brand Caliwater is deepening its on-premise restaurant business.
PepsiCo Highlights ‘Depth and Diversity’ of Portfolio With New Corporate Brand Identity
In conjunction with its 60th anniversary, PepsiCo has unveiled a new visual identity to “highlight the depth and diversity” of its portfolio that includes over 500 brands.
Marketing: Rambler Sparkling Water Invites Consumers to ‘Chug Life’
Rambler Sparkling Energy is attempting to redefine what a non-alcoholic beverage can looks and feels like with its “boldest” campaign to date: “Chug Life.”