L.A. Libations Taps Circana As Market Insights Partner
Beverage innovation platform L.A. Libations has teamed with CPG data company Circana as its new strategic market insights partner.
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The Zero-Proof Playbook: The Future Of Non-Alc Hospitality, According to The Maze
The Maze, New York City’s first alcohol-free members club, opened this fall in Flatiron aiming to become a go-to destination for sober and sober-curious New Yorkers.
Ball North American Can Supply Sold Out in 2026; Can Volume +4.8% in 2025
Ball Corporation’s North American can supply is essentially sold out in 2026, new CEO Ron Lewis shared during the company’s full-year and Q4 earnings call Tuesday.
Koia Expands Elite Line With Creatine
Koia launched Strawberry Elite +Creatine as an exclusive at Publix, formulated with 32 grams of protein and 1000mg of creatine.
Distribution: Costa Rican Kombucha In SoCal, Luna Bay Deepens Hotel Footprint
In distribution news, a Costa Rican kombucha brand comes to Southern California and Luna Bay expands its on-premise network in hotels.
Uncle Nearest ‘Insolvent,’ Receiver Faces Barriers Selling Assets
The court-appointed receiver for Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey says the embattled whiskey company is insolvent – and warned the company needs a sale or complete refinancing by mid-2026 to survive.
Lactaid Extends into Coffee Creamers Amid Dairy Resurgence
Lactaid announced today its entry into the $5 billion coffee creamer category, growing a portfolio that already includes milk, ice cream, cottage cream, sour cream and dietary supplements.
As Category Reaches ‘Inflection Point,’ Yerba Madre Revamps RTDs, Expands in C-Stores
From on-trend seasonal flavors to an unsweetened Regenerative Organic Certified SKU to its first-ever retailer exclusives, Yerba Madre is looking to break through everywhere this year.
Coke Deepens Cherry Flavor Roster
Forty years after introducing Cherry Coke to consumers, The Coca-Cola Company has added new cherry-flavored offerings.
PepsiCo Tackles Affordability by Slashing Snack Prices; 2025 Revenue Grew 5.6%
Consumers are fully aware of the increased prices they’ve been paying for groceries, prompting PepsiCo to commit to cutting its snack pricing this year by as much as 15%, the company announced today.
BellRing: RTDs Shaky To Start The Year, CEO Announces Retirement
In its Q1 earnings, BellRing Brands CEO announced her retirement as the company's shake brands strategize growth amid elevated demand for protein.
Mushroom Energy Brands Take Diverging Paths to Mainstream
Startup brands Odyssey Functional Energy and Melting Forest are among the two most recognizable mushroom energy drinks on the market, but following a rebrand from Odyssey last month the two companies are now exploring different paths to growing their business.
Coke: Dan White, New Revenue Streams Out Of Spirits Biz
Coke’s New Revenue Streams unit is transferring control of the Coke’s Red Tree Beverages spirits play to different structural leadership, according to Beer Business Daily.
Taste Radio: The Secret To Scaling Cult Brands? It’s All About The Sauce.
They started with a cult following. Now they’re taking over the country. Ari Raz, CEO of fermented coconut yogurt company The Coconut Cult, and Starr Edwards, co-founder of almond dip and snack brand Bitchin’ Sauce, discuss how timely innovation, community-driven creativity, and a fearless mindset helped both companies grow and thrive on a national stage.