Monster Q2 Sales Cross $2.5B; Pricing Possible This Fall
Monster Energy reported “solid” second-quarter earnings as revenue crossed $2.5 billion for the first time in a single quarter.
Westrock Coffee ‘No Longer’ Needs Capital, Net Sales +8.8% in Q2
Westrock Coffee Company has declared that it “no longer requires capital,” for its national coffee manufacturing platform, as the business reported its fifth consecutive quarter of EBITDA growth during its Q2 earnings report this week.
New Beverages: Waterloo Refreshes, Liquid Death x Feastables, More Protein
This week, Waterloo unveils its new look, Jolene expands its oat milk latte line and BellRing brings new protein options to two of its brands.
Black Rifle: Wholesale, DTC Drive Double-Digit Sales Turnaround in Q2
Black Rifle Coffee Company’s wholesale and direct-to-consumer businesses led to a strong 12.8% net sales increase in Q2 2026, the company announced in its latest earnings report this week.
Zevia Bets on Brand Reset, Single Cans Under New CEO As Pricing Drives Q2 Sales
Zevia is pairing a leadership transition with its biggest-ever marketing investment to accelerate growth through stronger brand awareness and improved retail execution.
Diageo to Focus on RTDs; Unveils $1B Cost-Cutting Plan
Diageo CEO Dave Lewis unveiled a $1 billion cost-cutting plan for the struggling drinks giant today, alongside a broader push into ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails and more accessible formats.
Keurig Dr Pepper Sees Double-Digit Growth In Beverages, But U.S. Coffee Sales Slip
Both volume gains (+6.5%) and pricing hikes (+3.5%) helped buoy KDP’s U.S. beverages division, which will soon be operating as its own entity after KDP separates its coffee business into its own publicly traded company.
Proposed Class Action Claims RYSE Clear Protein Comes Up Short on Label Claims
Functional beverage maker RYSE is facing a proposed class action suit alleging that its clear protein drinks contain 6% to 11% less whey protein than the advertised 22 grams per 500mL.
Review: NoBiggie Sparkling Juice Drinks Bring Kid-Friendly Bubbles
NoBiggie's light, fruit-forward and kid-friendly drinking experience often feels closer to flavored sparkling water than a traditional juice drink
Celsius’ Core Brand Stumbles as Multi-Energy Strategy Gains Momentum
Celsius Holdings’ “modern energy portfolio” approach appears to be paying off, as strong performances from Alani Nu and Rockstar Energy helped offset another challenging quarter for its core brand.
How Coconut Water Quietly Became One of the Fastest Growing Categories in Beverage
Hydration, clean label, plant-based – when it comes to leading beverage industry trends, coconut water is having a moment, and consumers are responding.
The State of Bev-Alc Distribution: RNDC Bankruptcy Reshapes Middle Tier
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in July, closing out a slow-motion collapse that has reshaped bev-alc’s distribution tier and emboldened new total beverage power players.
BevNET Daily Briefing: Uncle Arnie’s $2M
In this issue: Uncle Arnie's raises $2 million, Celtic Sea Salt makes first beverage play, BellRing targets stronger profits, Minute Maid moves into hard tea and more
Primo Brands’ Premium Water Sales Jump 30% in Q2, But Margins Tighten
Primo Brands is entering the second half of 2026 with signs that its post-merger operational turnaround is taking hold, with stronger retail demand and premium water sales.