BevNET Announces Nominees for ‘Best of 2025’ Awards
The nominees for BevNET’s “Best of 2025” Awards, presented by Zuckerman Honickman, reflect a year defined by breakthrough innovation, bold storytelling, and category-defining creativity.
BUM Energy Expands Sales Team Ahead of Walmart, Target Rollouts in 2026
BUM Energy, the RTD drink brand of fitness supplement maker RAW Nutrition, has brought on a team of seasoned liquid experts as it expands into mass and club channel retailers.
Keychain Nets New $10M, Launches Retailer AI Tool
Keychain has secured another $10 million in investment as it launches its newest tool for sourcing private-label manufacturers.
Tariffs Force Hard Decisions For Liquor Retailers
Bev-alc retailers are adjusting their buying habits as the Trump administration’s signature economic policy continues to add volatility to the spirits and wine industries.
Taste Radio: Hemp Bevs Take A Hit. Trip Keeps Calm & Raises $40M.
A battle may be over, but has the war just begun? Baked into the deal to reopen the U.S. government is a provision that bans intoxicating hemp products. What does it mean for the future of THC-infused beverages? The hosts weigh in. We also sit down with Trip co-founder Olivia Ferdi, whose relaxation drink brand recently announced a $40 million funding round at a valuation of $300 million.
Reviews: We Dive Into Dirty Mountain Dew, While Orange Toucan Flies
This week's reviews features a pretty clear distinction between indulgence and function, but that doesn't mean they both can't be fun.
Kratom Brand Mitra-9 Class Action Dismissed
The plaintiff in a proposed federal class action lawsuit has voluntarily withdrawn their case against kratom beverage brand Mitra-9.
Manna Beverages Sells Former NorCal Plant to Redwood Beverage
Redwood Beverage Group is a newly formed investment platform that aims “to become one of the nation’s leading beverage co-packing companies," according to a statement.
Where Do Hemp THC Drinks Go From Here?
After a whirlwind few days this week, the multi-billion-dollar hemp-derived THC industry is waking up this morning to the stark reality that, barring the creation of a legal federal framework, they will be virtually extinct within a year.
Despite Tariffs and Disease, Perricone Farms Thrives Post-Merger
One year after merging, Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice and Perricone Farms are leveraging production capabilities to position for the future.
Distribution: Mateína Lands Whole Foods Exclusive Launch
The Canadian beverage company launched its 5-SKU line of 12 oz. cans at Whole Foods Market stores nationwide this week as a 90-day exclusive, marking its formal entry into U.S. retail stores.
Lifeway Posts Record Growth Amid $45M Production Facility Expansion
Leading U.S. kefir brand Lifeway Foods posted its 24th consecutive quarter of growth, with net sales up 24% year-over-year to $57.1 million, in its third-quarter earnings report.
BevNET CPG Media Launches Nombase Education, An Expert-Led Learning Platform for CPG Founders & Operators
BevNET CPG Media is excited to announce the launch of Nombase Education, a new Insider-exclusive learning platform designed to provide founders and operators across the food, beverage, and beer industries with on-demand, expert-led education.
Banking on Mexican-Inspired Flavors, Brown-Forman Expands New Mix in The US
New Mix, Mexico’s top ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail, has been testing retail shelves across select markets this year, with a wider rollout announced today.