Looming THC Ban Has Retailers, Brands Searching For Alternative Buzzes
Hemp beverage retailers and non-alc brands are preparing to pivot into non-THC alternatives as the November ban looms.
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Zevia Taps Brian Bousley As New EVP, Chief Commercial Officer
Zevia has appointed Brian Bousley as its new executive vice president and chief commercial officer, bringing the former Yerba Madre leader in to help steer an ongoing strategic turnaround.
Taste Radio: The Simple & Reliable Secret Behind Ithaca’s Success & Guillermo’s Hot Start
A relentless focus on product quality and operational discipline helped Chris Kirby build Ithaca Hummus into one of the most successful CPG brands of the past decade. With Guillermo’s Salsa, he’s putting that same playbook to work again – but at a notably faster rate of growth.
Former NFL Star Micah Hyde Seeks to Bridge Beer, Hemp Drinks
After over a decade ball-hawking in the backfield, the former Green Bay Packer and Buffalo Bill is taking on a new position: hemp beverage entrepreneur.
Taste Radio: As Investors Get More Selective, Grocery Gets More Curated
What actually gets investors to say yes in today’s CPG market? We revisit conversations with founders, operators and investors at Taste Radio’s NYC Meetup who share candid advice on why disciplined growth, financial transparency and strong regional traction matter far more than hype. The hosts also dive into the rise of luxury and small-format grocery and discuss Olipop’s recent refresh.
New RTDs From Mission Craft, Tavern, Boston Beer and More
May’s RTD releases beckon in the summer with golf course-inspired libations from High Noon and Good Boy vodka to glow-in-the-dark bottles from Boston Beer, as well as tropical margaritas, hard teas, and vodka-based energy drinks.
‘Healthy Enough’ Products Dominate 2025 New Product Pacesetters
Healthy, but not too healthy. That’s the gist of the products that made this year’s edition of Circana’s 2025 New Product Pacesetters.
New Beverages: GHOST x Bubblicious, Lapo’s, Recess
This week's new beverage gallery features GHOST's latest candy-coated collaboration, Elmhurst's RTD protein shake debut and a long-awaited move outside of bitters for iconic brand House of Angostura.
From the Inside Out: The Rise of Functional Gut Health Drinks – Spate Q2 2026 Report
Gut health is no longer a niche wellness conversation; it’s becoming one of the defining forces shaping the functional beverage market. The latest Spate report traces how consumer interest has evolved into a fast-growing ecosystem of prebiotic drinks and probiotic sodas.
Review: Little Sun Calimocho Shines Bright
Is this year going to be the summer of calimocho? This week, we taste a pair of new RTD versions from Little Sun.
NIQ: No/Low Alcohol Hits $6 Billion Globally, But Soda and Water Are Winning
No/low alcohol reached $6 billion in worldwide off-premise sales, growing +11.8% versus a year ago and adding $737 million in incremental sales, according to a new moderation report from NIQ.
The Cycle Wants to Put Period Relief in the Grab-and-Go Cooler
Typically, consumers seeking relief for menstrual cycle pain and discomfort need to scour the drugstore aisles. The Cycle, a startup functional beverage brand now available nationwide in Sprouts, wants to put PMS relief right in the checkout aisle.
RNDC Files OR WARN Notices Ahead Of Potential Columbia Deal
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) issued WARN Act notices on Monday for nearly 150 layoffs in Oregon, as Columbia Distributing prepares to potentially take over certain wine and spirits distribution rights from RNDC across Oregon and Washington.
BuzzBallz Dominates in Premixed Cocktails as The Segment Hits $2.74B
Sazerac-owned BuzzBallz is leading the way in the ready-to-drink (RTD) segment.