New Brand Plainspeak Wants the Group Chat — Not the Algorithm — to Drive Growth
Plainspeak has a plan to become a leading brand in the modern women’s health and wellness space: toss the old playbook.
Report: Nutrabolt Recruits Banks to Lead IPO
According to an exclusive on Tuesday in Reuters, Nutrabolt, whose C4 and Bloom energy drinks have over $1 billion in combined sales, has enlisted JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs and Bank of America to lead its initial public offering.
Kroger to Acquire Giant Eagle for $1.65B
Kroger has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire regional grocery chain Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion, marking its first major acquisition since its failed megamerger with Albertsons.
How Mingle Mocktails Won with Whole Foods
In this video from BevNET Live New York 2026, Laura Taylor, founder of mocktail brand Mingle, and Samantha Fletcher, senior category manager for adult non-alcoholic at Whole Foods Market, talk through how Mingle was able to break through the crowd and get a foot in the door.
Columbia Distributing Adds 850k Cases of Wine and Spirits As RNDC Deal Closes
Columbia Distributing is adding approximately 850,000 cases to its portfolio across Oregon and Washington after completing its acquisition of certain wine and spirits distribution rights from Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC).
Hugo’s Cocktails Takes Its Bartender-Crafted RTDs To New Markets
Cristian Molina built Hugo’s Cocktails on the premise that his nearly two decades behind the bar is a better source for flavor research than any focus group
Elmhurst Enters Alcohol with Oat-Based Spritz Good Day, Darling
At Summer Fancy Food Show 2026 in New York City this week, Elmhurst unveiled a new alcoholic subbrand calledGood Day, Darling – an “Amber Spritz” brewed from oats. Clocking in at 4.1% ABV per 12 oz. can, the new innovation comes in Blueberry Lemon and Strawberry Lychee flavors.
Taste Radio: Wandering Bear Almost Lost It All. Then It Brewed A Second Act.
A $7,000 startup. A business that nearly vanished. A brand that's still growing 12 years later. Wandering Bear co-founder and CEO Matt Bachmann shares the hard-earned lessons behind building one of cold brew's original success stories, from surviving the collapse of its office business during the pandemic to reinventing the company through e-commerce and strategic retail expansion.
Amass Brands Expands, Taps Into Sparkling Protein, Hemp Trends
Amass Brands Group is pushing further into next-gen non-alcoholic beverage categories with a pair of investments over the past week.
Wellness Shoppers Seeking Proof Over Promises, Says Vitamin Shoppe Report
Consumers have more ways than ever to optimize their health. But as the wellness market grows more crowded, shoppers are becoming more selective about which products – and which claims – they trust.
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Rise Brewing Trademark Case Against PepsiCo
Going against the government's wishes, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to grant a petition filed by cold brew maker Rise Brewing that seeks to overturn a lower court decision that it claims erroneously ended its case against Pepsi over alleged trademark infringement.
Yesly Refreshes Packaging, Prepares Clear Protein Launch
The brand, created by Essentia Water founder Ken Uptain, unveiled redesigned packaging and new SKUs last month, expanding its functional platform with a clear protein drink to complement its existing hydration and energy options.
Non-Alc Beverage Sales Stay Stable in Early June
Non-alcoholic beverages were up slightly in the beginning of June, as dollar sales grew 4.9% in the 52-week period ending June 13, according to the latest analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
Coca-Cola Elevates CFO To Interim North America Leader As Jennifer Mann Steps Down
Coca-Cola’s North America Operating Unit is set for a management change as EVP and president Jennifer Mann is stepping down.