California-based JuneShine Brands has spent the last seven years expanding its bev-alc portfolio from only hard kombucha, to now spirits-based canned cocktails, an American light lager and flavored malt beverages (FMBs).
In this special edition of the podcast, we feature highlights from interviews with eight founders, creators and innovators who joined us on the show during the first half of 2025.
In this month’s distribution news, Ego Tequila makes moves in Texas, NEFT Vodka’s mini barrels roll into BevMo!, and several ready-to-drink (RTD) brands land big California accounts
Neutonic, the supplement brand fronted by podcaster Chris Williamson and fitness YouTuber James Smith, this morning announced it has raised $3.7 million at a $20 million valuation to help fuel the expansion of its RTD productivity drinks.
Bloom Nutrition has officially entered the blossoming “modern soda” category, debuting its Bloom Pop shelf-stable prebiotic soda in Walmart stores nationwide today.
The O.G. celebrity tequila has made its way into canned cocktails. George Clooney’s Casamigos announced today the launch of Casamigos Margaritas, its first ever ready-to-drink (RTD) product.
Chris Reed, the founder of ginger beer brand Reed’s, is going deeper into the co-packing business via the acquisition of the recently-shuttered Joriki Beverage aseptic beverage production facility in Pittston, Pa.
Bev-alc volumes declined in the two-week period ending June 14 except for cider and some ready-to-drink subcategories, according to analysis of NIQ data from Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
The convenience store channel is evolving beyond beer, soda and chips to meet a growing demand for healthier food and beverage options.
BIOLYTE is sporting a fresh new look. The medical-grade hydration beverage brand this Spring introduced an updated package design, intended to help drive trial in retail and better reflect modern aesthetic trends in premium brand design.
At BevNET Live Summer, Olipop president Mel Landis spoke about his approach to shifting a brand's focus from being new and innovative to scaling for a new growth stage that positions it for long-term success.
Reyes Beverage Group has picked up another major spirits supplier in California as Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) winds down operations in the Golden State.
This week's new product gallery is all about the collabs, from Bolthouse teaming with spice maker Tajín for a sweet and zesty smoothie, Jarritos and Taste Salud partnering to celebrate Mexican beverage culture, or Disney and Coca-Cola working on a new Star Wars-themed campaign.
In one of the strangest scandals to hit the CPG world, BetterBrand, the startup behind the high-protein, low-carb “Better Bagel,” is now facing lawsuits, unpaid debts… and a missing founder. The hosts weigh in on the chaos surrounding entrepreneur Aimee Yang and her calamitous company. They also discuss a new, seemingly BFY beverage alcohol segment and why protein donuts deserve better ingredients.
