Sound Acquired by PE Partner, Restocks After Dry Spell
Sparkling beverage brand Sound is back in supply after its acquisition this month by operating partner Next in Natural, a New York-based private equity firm specializing in better-for-you CPG.
Certification Program Addresses “Underdeveloped” Non-Alc, THC Drink Categories
AFicioNAdo is tackling the lack of educational resources for the non-alcoholic (NA) and THC beverage industries with a set of certification programs that target on-premise purveyors, distributors and retailers.
Taste Radio: It’s Time To Get Beyond Plant-Based Battles. Bala To The Rescue.
Jacqui’s recap of the recently held Vegan Women’s Summit spurs a conversation about consumer perception of plant-based food and meat alternatives, in particular. We also sit down with Dr. Farnoush Fadavi, the co-founder of Bala Enzyme, an innovative brand of plant-based drink mixes developed to speed recovery and reduce inflammation.
NielsenIQ: Non-Alc Beverage Sales Stay Stable Across End of April
Non-alcoholic beverage sales remained stable across the two-week period ending May 4, 2024, as volume growth picked up while pricing moderated, according to the latest analysis of NielsenIQ scanner data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
New Products: Coffee, Delta-9, Electrolytes and Everything in Between
Whether it’s caffeine, THC, or good old electrolytes, whatever your functional enhancer of choice might be this week’s beverage launches has you covered as we look at new products from 5-Hour Energy, Cycling Frog, Cure and more!
CPG Week: Unpacking ‘Unfrosted’, High Cocoa Prices & Foxtrot Update
The CPG Week team gives their unadulterated takes on "Unfrosted" before diving into the week's news related to snack trends, cocoa prices and an update on Foxtrot.
Jay-Z’s Marcy Venture Partners Backs The Finnish Long Drink
Jay-Z’s Marcy Venture Partners is the latest group to invest in ready-to-drink brand The Finnish Long Drink, the company announced today.
“We Play To Win”: Former BodyArmor Exec, Patrick Mahomes Launch Sport Coffee
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and former BodyArmor marketing executive Michael Fedele have teamed up on a Throne Sport Coffee positioning toward active-lifestyle consumers and athletes.
BevNET Live Summer 2024: Agenda Highlights
We’ve posted the agenda for BevNET Live Summer 2024 in New York, taking place June 12-13 at the Metropolitan Pavilion. Let’s dive into some of the goodies: -On finance, we’ll…
Review: Rokit
Rokit, a UK-based company known for its diverse range of coffee and tea products, including stick packs, Nespresso pods, and RTDs, is now launching five of their 8.4-ounce RTD beverages in the US.
Kristen Bell Joins PLEZi as Investor, Brand Partner
Actress and experienced CPG investor Kristen Bell announced today that she has joined PLEZi, the kids drink brand co-founded by former First Lady Michelle Obama, as an investor and brand partner to grow brand awareness and accessibility.
From Mixers to Margaritas: Hella Cocktail Co. Moves Into RTDs
Hella Cocktail Co., known for its bitters and mixers, is making a foray into bev-alc with a ready-to-drink (RTD) line debuting this week, Hella Margaritas.
Taste Radio: Why Lance Collins, Creator Of Billion-Dollar Brands, Can’t Stop
Serial entrepreneur Lance Collins – creator of some of the most successful beverage brands of the past two decades, including BodyArmor, Fuze, NOS and Core – talks about his current and past ventures, lessons from successes and missteps, the reason that founders fail and why he encourages them to make “fast mistakes.”
New Exclusive Insider Benefit: BevNET & Nosh Quarterly Reports in Partnership with Leading Data Providers
BevNET and Nosh are excited to announce an exclusive data series for Insiders! We’re kicking off this series by introducing new “State of the Category” reports with Brightfield Group.