Flyers Rebrands With Eye On Fueling Retail Growth
CBD and hemp-derived THC drink brand Flyers Cocktail Co. has revamped the packaging of its infused line to meet new consumers in fresh retail channels as it moves deeper into brick-and-mortar.
A Drink With… Brittney Polka, VP of Beverages at Danone
We caught up with Brittney Polka, VP of Beverages at Danone, to chat about the new Reese’s release, how the brand captured iconic sitcom Friends in a flavor, and how user-generated content on TikTok is influencing decision making at Danone.
Suja Life Acquires Slice Soda Trademark
Suja Life has announced its acquisition of soda brand Slice, representing the company’s second acquisition since its purchase of Vive Organic in 2022. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Taste Radio: Talking Shop With Insiders From Walmart, Sprouts & Gelson’s
If you’ve ever wanted to get inside the mind of a retail buyer or merchandiser, this episode, in which we sit down with key executives representing mass, specialty and natural grocery retail chains, is required listening.
Mix It Up on RTDs at BevNET Live Summer 2024 with Tip Top, Mom Water, Suntory, & Three Tier
BevNET Live Summer 2024 in New York City will take attendees on a deep dive into that category with a panel that looks at it from the perspective of brand owners, strategics, and data providers.
New Products: MALK’s Expansion into Creamers, Plus REBBL, Apothekary, Coca-Cola & More
In this week’s new products roundup, MALK reenters the coffee creamer space, Apothekary celebrates the upcoming release of the Disney+ series “Star Wars: The Acolyte,” and Coca-Cola drops its latest Creations innovation.
A Drink With…Free AF Founder Lisa King
After launching a year and a half ago in the U.S., New Zealand-based Free AF has brought its non-alcoholic alternative RTDs to major retailers learning in the process that operating in a larger market comes with unique challenges.
Taste Radio: Kendall Toole Loves This ‘Quit’. And She Wants You To Try It.
Peloton icon Kendall Toole discusses her involvement as a partner with active lifestyle beverage brand Don’t Quit, including how she incorporates her everyday consumption of its products into her social media posts and how she attempts to spur conversation and “give people a platform to be seen.”
Who Knocked Tito’s Out of the Sky?; The Cavinder Twins’ Clean Slate
In today's edition of the BevNET Newsletter, we look at ALB Vodka's new deal with JetBlue, as well as a new investment from NCAA basketball stars the Cavinder twins, and a new Coke Creations drop.
CPG Week: Private Label-Palooza & Nestlé’s Bet On GLP-1
This episode of CPG Week the team digs into the growing trend towards new private label programs and what it means that Nestlé is launching a GLP-1 drug companion frozen food brand.
Liquid Death from Above; FTC Claims Albertsons Execs Deleted Texts in Kroger Case
Liquid Death gives away a jet to one lucky customer; the FTC is claiming that Albertsons execs deleted texts related to the proposed Kroger merger; Illinois becomes the latest battleground state for hemp drinks -- and more in this edition of the BevNET Daily Newsletter.
Review: Strange Water Coconut Water
Strange Water is a new line of coconut water beverages that comes in two 12 ounce varieties: sparkling and still. Sourced from Vietnam, both products contain 80 calories and are made with pure coconut water.
“Meet the Angels” Investment Panel Highlights Beverage School June 12 During BevNET Live Summer 2024
For beverage brand founders, early stage investment is often the hardest to find, but it's frequently the most dear. Those early believers who are willing to actually put their finances where their faith lies are the ones who help founders get liftoff, providing the capital that can firm up manufacturing runs and open the doors to retail expansion.
Uncle Nearest Acquires Square One Organic Spirits
Uncle Nearest, the country’s largest Black-owned distillery, is widening its reach across spirit categories in announcing a deal to acquire Square One Organic Spirits, the company announced today.