Plant Based Water: Brightfield Group September 2024 Report
The plant-based beverage market, while seeing a slight plateau in overall consumer adoption, is rapidly evolving through product innovation and the emergence of niche categories.
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A Drink With…Meghan Ireland, WhistlePig’s Chief Blender
We talked with Meghan Ireland, WhistlePig’s chief blender, about how the company culture fosters experimentation, where she finds inspiration, and even what opportunities Dry January brings. Answers have been lightly edited for clarity and length.
Just Ice Tea Wants to Lead Tea’s Next Wave
Since its 2022 speedrun from concept to launch in the wake of Honest Tea’s demise, Just Ice Tea has often measured its successes against its predecessor’s 24-year-long lifespan. And that is still the benchmark for Seth Goldman as Just establishes itself as the number two RTD tea in the natural channel.
Above Premium a Key Focus of Molson Coors’ 2025 US Growth Strategy; Company to Partner with Australia’s Naked Life Non-Alc Cocktail Brand
Molson Coors chief commercial officer Michelle St. Jacques laid out the company’s 2025 strategy in the U.S. as part of its “next chapter” as she opened the 2024 distributor convention in San Antonio Tuesday afternoon.
BevNET Best Of 2024 Awards: Submit Your Nominations
BevNET’s annual “Best Of” Awards commend companies, brands, individuals, products, ideas and trends from across the ever-changing beverage industry landscape. The highly-anticipated awards show will take place in Marina del Rey, CA on the first day of BevNET Live Winter 2024, taking place December 8-10, 2024.
Insider Daily Briefing: The Honey Deuce Hits Its Stride, And Has A Lesson For Vodka
If you’re a tennis fan – or maybe just a TikTok fan – you’ve likely heard of the U.S. Open’s signature cocktail, the Honey Deuce. Its been the tournament's staple for over two decades, but has found its moment in the sun thanks to Grey Goose’s continued marketing push finally clicking in as tennis’s popularity reaches new heights.
Elevator Talk: OOSO, Laurel’s Coffee, Kombucharista, Loom, St. Cecilia Soda Co.
Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week's special co-host is Maxine Kozler Koven, the co-managing director of LDR Ventures, who shared her thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.
What’s Next For Hemp-Derived THC After California’s Emergency Action?
Hemp-derived cannabis companies face an uncertain path forward as they navigate an increasingly difficult climate for retail distribution as states like California restrict what can be sold and where.
Inside Amazon Saver’s Private Label Debut
Today, Amazon announced the launch of a new brand, Amazon Saver, to bulk up its private label department; the value-focused grocery brand will be available both in Amazon Fresh stores and online.
SEC Slaps KDP Over Sustainability Claims
The SEC has charged Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) $1.5 million for making inaccurate statements about the recyclability of K-Cups after finding that two of the largest recycling companies in the country had “significant concerns” about processing those tiny plastic pods.
Flaviar Acquires Speakeasy Co., Boosting B2B Business
Bev-Alc marketplace Flaviar has acquired industry fulfillment service provider, Speakeasy Co., bolstering its B2B capabilities as it aims to become a multi-billion-dollar global bev-alc e-commerce player. Terms of the cash and stock deal were not disclosed.
Taste Radio: Four Sigmatic Had Its Doubters. Now Millions Are Drinking Its Mushrooms.
Tero Isokauppila, the founder and CEO of Four Sigmatic, a pioneering brand of mushroom-infused coffee, tea and supplements, talks about navigating an ahead-of-its-time trend, how he overcame “making every mistake a founder can make,” and how the company aligns category insights and innovation.
CA Closing Door On Hemp-Derived THC Products
Citing concerns over public health, California's Governor Gavin Newsom proposed on Friday an emergency regulation that will heavily restrict “intoxicating hemp products.”
IWSR: Millennials Lead Non-Alcoholic Adult Beverage Sales, Account for 61% of NA Beer Drinkers
Millennials are driving the rise of non-alcoholic (NA) adult beverages in the U.S., data firm IWSR reported. The rate of legal drinking age (LDA) adults in the U.S. who reported consuming both full strength and NA drinks nearly doubled in the last year, from 7% in 2023 to 13% in 2024.