THC seltzers, local sports partnerships and growing Boulevard’s new No. 1 brand are among the highlights of Duvel USA’s 2026 distribution convention, featuring skits mimicking popular movies and TV shows.
Bar brand Barebells showed off its move into beverages with Protein Soda at last week's NACS show, as other brands also joined the fast-growing category.
The fast-growing coffee chain is launching an ambitious cross-format push into retail, enlisting supplier Trilliant to produce a full slate of innovation set to hit shelves in January.
Specialty coffee pioneer George Howell shares how a long-term vision and a commitment to quality over trends helped reshape American coffee culture, even after Starbucks acquired his original brand. He also reveals the little-known origins of the drink that would become the Frappuccino, critiques why many cafés fall short on customer experience, and explains his unapologetic views on flavored coffee.
Pricing actions offset flat unit volume in Coca-Cola’s North America segment during its third quarter earnings leading to organic revenue growth of 4%.
Molson Coors Beverage Company will eliminate around 400 salaried positions across its Americas business unit by the end of December.
Robert Hendrickson, interim CEO and president of Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), has died. The news was first made public today by the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA).
Global flavors, heritage-inspired foods and “Female Rage” fueled Union Kitchen’s Meet the Makers event this past Sunday, drawing in nearly 100 vendors to sample.
Emerging iced tea brands showed off convenience-oriented flavors and packaging innovations as they expand and modernize the c-store set.
Several bottled water brands at the National Association of Convenience Stores show this week were focused on new innovations in pack size and format as consumers embrace sustainability and healthier lifestyles.
Pepsi unveiled its 2026 innovation pipeline at the NACS trade show in Chicago this week, showcasing both bold swings and subtle tweaks across a range of beverage categories including protein, soda, coffee, sports drinks and tea.
This week’s new sips include autumn-inspired seasonals from Laird and Sylva, a line of THC-infused craft soda from current and former NBA players and a partnership between Monster Energy and a British racing star.
Is Target about to normalize THC drinks? The team unpacks a potentially game-changing move by the retail giant, and what it could mean for the future of cannabis beverages. They explore the regulatory roadblocks and why the move might be a tipping point. Plus, why PepsiCo is calling fiber “the next protein,” and a look at CPG innovations, including a surprisingly convenient twist on tomato paste.
As a nomadic distiller, Devon Trevathan travels the world through her company, Liba Spirits, setting up shop in far-flung distilleries to work her magic with local ingredients, equipment, and artisans.
