Reviews: Golden Tiger Roars; Zico Pure Is Coconut Water At Its Best
This week's reviews go deep into bold natural flavors from India and Southeast Asia, with Golden Tiger's pineapple turmeric lemonade and Zico's pure coconut water.
SNAP Reform Could Cost Retailers $1B+, Survey Says
The Trump Administration’s drive to narrow the scope of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) may cost food retailers nearly $1.6 billion upfront and $759 million annually, according to a survey conducted by three grocery industry trade groups.
Ghost Goes Deeper in Food Set with Protein Bar Launch
A year-and-a-half after bringing cereal to the table, lifestyle CPG brand Ghost is again partnering with General Mills for a line of protein bars launching this month.
Submit Your Nominations for BevNET’s 2025 Spirits Awards
The BevNET Spirits Awards are returning for 2025! As a trusted platform for recognizing excellence, the program celebrates the brands, leaders, and innovations shaping the future of spirits. Award winners gain visibility across the BevNET ecosystem and the opportunity to stand out in a rapidly growing and competitive marketplace. This year’s program will recognize products across eight categories.
Powerade Launches Enhanced Water As First Innovation In Five Years
Power Water is a new electrolyte water by Powerade, expanding its opportunity in the growing hydration category.
The Parent-Child Crossover: Kids Drinks Embrace Grown Up Trends
Complete hydration. “No Seed Oils.” Extra, extra, extra protein. These are some of the biggest health and wellness CPG trends of the moment. But they're not just for adults anymore.
Sazerac Acquires Western Son Vodka & Distillery, Expanding Texas Footprint
Sazerac is acquiring Texas-based Western Son Vodka and Distillery, the company announced today.
Lifeway, Danone Enter Cooperation Agreement, Lifeway to Overhaul Board
After halting acquisition talks last month, kefir maker Lifeway Foods and Danone North America are back in good standing after entering a cooperation agreement, which will include an “orderly refreshment” of Lifeway’s board of directors.
UNFI: Q4 ‘Builds Momentum’ After Cyberattack Recovery
UNFI reported net loss was $118 million in FY2025, attributed to lost income and costs associated with its early-June cyber incident.
SPINS Expands With Marketing, AI Capabilities
SPINS today announced the debut of two new platforms for both CPG brands and retailers that will expand the market researcher’s capabilities into digital marketing and AI enablement.
Squeezing All They Can: Juice Companies Search For Efficiency And Growth
Juice brands are offsetting category challenges with new marketing approaches, refreshed product designs or acquisitions to increase revenue.
BevNET and :INCLUDED CPG Announce Partnership to Champion Diverse Founders at Nosh Live and BevNET Live
BevNET CPG Media, the leading media and event company covering the CPG industry, is proud to announce a new partnership with :INCLUDED CPG, a nonprofit dedicated to driving amplification and opportunity equity for entrepreneurs of color in consumer packaged goods.
Taste Radio: Can A ‘Girl’ Revitalize An Industry? She’s On Her Way.
Hurray’s Girl Beer isn’t just another craft brand. It’s a calculated rebellion against an industry stuck in the past. Founder Ray Biebuyck explains how the brand’s satirical, female-forward positioning flips the script in a category that has long overlooked nearly a third of its audience: women.
InvestBev’s Accelerator Bets on RTDs, Rum and Culture in New Cohort
Private equity firm InvestBev kicked off its new accelerator cohort last month, a mashup of canned cocktails, wine, spirits, THC and other products representing the spectrum of adult beverages. What does the selection say about the future of the category?