Levia co-founder Troy Brosnan is formally returning to the THC-infused drinks category in leading a new beverage-focused division for vertically integrated supplier Monarch Emulsions. It’s an opportunity to guide an ambitious portfolio of new national brands, but also a chance to heal some old wounds.
De Soi, the non-alcoholic apéritif brand co-founded by Katy Perry, is turning up the heat with its newest launch, Haute Margarita.
Whether its about delivering calmness, electrolytes, or the juicy burst of real fruit, this week's reviews are all about the bubbles.
On this episode, the CPG Week podcast team digs into the declines of two prominent plant-based brands before discussing the acquisitions of Mary’s Gone Crackers and Kate Farms. Next, the hosts highlight the latest celebrity to launch a coffee brand. (Maybe a hot sauce would have been more appropriate?).
In its first earnings since new CEO Cyril Wallace joined the company last month – following a two decade career at PepsiCo – Reed’s projected confidence moving forward as net sales grew 4.5% to $10 million in the quarter and supply hurdles appear to have stabilized.
Some categories enjoyed a sales lift during the Easter holiday: in the 4-wks, CSDs (+6.5%), energy drinks (see below), and non-alc beer (+25.6%) picked up speed.
While coconut water-based sports drink brand Coco5 may be sticking close to its “mile-deep” philosophy, distribution is getting a lot bigger than just an inch-wide. Founded in 2010, the better-for-you hydration drink maker has been ramping up business over the last five years.
Leading U.S. kefir brand Lifeway Foods had its 22nd consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth, with net sales up 3.3% to $46.1 million, in its Q1 2025 earnings report this morning. The net sales growth was fueled primarily by volume improvement for Lifeway’s line of branded drinkable kefirs and its farmer’s cheese.
That morning cup-a-joe burning a hole in your pocket? You’re not the only one. The average price of ground roast coffee hit a peak last month, topping $7.50 per pound, representing a nearly 25% increase year-over-year, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED).
If horse races and taco specials can’t bring consumers to the on-premise, maybe celebrating their mothers will.
Recently, Live Nation started investing in rising CPG brands, and attendees of BevNET Live on June 11 & 12 in New York City will have the chance to learn about the way these partnerships work through the lens of JOLENE Coffee, a brand co-founded by celebrities Anthony Kiedis and Shane Powers with investment by Live Nation, Global Brand Equities, and the h.wood group.
Tony Abou-Ganim, a legendary figure in the world of cocktails and hospitality with nearly five decades behind the bar, is sounding an alarm for the industry he cherishes. “Where did the fun go?” he wonders.
Campari America is building on its spritzing success to pursue another trend: adult non-alc (ANA). The Italian spirits group announced today it is bringing Crodino, a zero-proof ready-to-serve spritz, to the U.S. as its first Stateside foray into the growing category.
In just 30 days, hundreds of beverage industry experts and innovators will meet in New York, NY for BevNET Live on June 11 and 12. The leading beverage industry event brings together industry leaders and innovators to define what’s next. Whether you're launching your first SKU or scaling a nationally distributed brand, the entire beverage ecosystem will be there.
