Bev Alc Data: RTDs Rise in Value, Consumption Frequency, On-Premise

Volume growth within the U.S. alcoholic RTD market has moderated since last year, but the category rose rapidly by value and is expected to continue to grow from $18.2 billion to $21.1 billion by 2027, according to a new report from IWSR Drinks Market Analysis.

Review: Joni Verjus Drink

Joni Verjus is a brand of sparkling grape juice drinks that are made with upcycled fruit and contain no added sugar. Self-described as “a new way to drink,” Joni aims to bring the consumer with an often overlooked ingredient: verjus.

Taste Radio: From Apples To Ayrloom, How A Cannabis Boom Is Changing CPG

Why is a century-old apple orchard and cider company betting big on the future of cannabis? Eddie Brennan, the fifth-generation owner of New York-based Beak & Skiff, discussed its foray into the cultivation of cannabis and production of THC drinks. Also in this episode: the hosts’ take on a new line of zero-sugar juice and what Travis Kelce, Michael Bublé and Matthew McConaughey now have in common.

Brain-Boosting Brand Evermind Raises $1.3M, Launches Online Sales

After closing a $1.3 million funding round, functional beverage startup Evermind is thinking big as it launches online direct-to-consumer sales. Based in Pennsylvania, Evermind produces a line of plant-based “cognitive elixirs” intended to support brain function and mental energy.

Review: Spade Premium Sparkling Soda

Spade is a recently launched line of premium sparkling sodas that contain zero calories and zero sugar. Sweetened with stevia, spade is also infused with electrolytes with the goal being that the drinks keep you “hydrated and refreshed.”

Data: Non-Alc Beverage Sales Decelerate Due to Softer Pricing

Non-alcoholic beverage sales remain healthy but decelerated sequentially in the two-week period ending October 21 primarily reflecting softer pricing, according to the most recent analysis of NielsenIQ data by Godman Sachs Equity Research.