Swig on Pace for Record Growth As Dirty Soda Craze Continues

Swig, the Utah-based quick service restaurant concept that popularized the dirty soda trend, is on pace for record growth this year as the 16-year-old company expands its national presence with nearly 150 locations.

Distribution: Hiyo Goes National with Target

Non-alcoholic social tonic maker Hiyo is rolling out to nearly 2,000 Target stores nationwide, according to the brand, as well as online via Target.com.

Taste Radio: The Evergreen Strategy Generating Millions… And Better Products

Evergreen founder and CEO Emily Groden arrived at Expo West 2026 leading one of the fastest-growing brands in frozen breakfast. But just a few years earlier, she was pitching corner stores with a toaster tucked into a duffel bag. In this episode, Emily explains how Evergreen is leveraging innovation, strong retail data and a sharper family-focused brand identity to scale across channels.

NA Beverages Remain “Healthy” in Early March

Non-alcoholic beverage sales decelerated in the two-week period ending March 7, 2026, with weaker volume growth and pricing action leaving retail sales “healthy” but slowing, according to the latest analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.