Blue Monkey Acquires Local Weather, Updates Branding
Blue Monkey Beverages has acquired next-generation sports drink Local Weather as it seeks to build a functional drink platform.
Uncle Nearest Founder Admits $20M Transfer as Receivership Battle Intensifies
After a judge placed Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey under receivership for defaulting on nearly $108 million in loans, founder Fawn Weaver continues her courtroom fight to take back the troubled bourbon company.
Taste Radio: Is Big Food Catching Up To Startups? And, A Legend Signs Off.
Is Big Food finally catching up to emerging brands on speed to market? As legacy CPG giants roll out protein- and fiber-forward innovations faster than ever, the team debates whether startups still hold the advantage. Plus, we give a heartfelt sendoff to Jacqui Brugliera as she departs BevNET after 12 years.
New Products: Co-Brand Collabs from Bubly and Verge Coffee
This week's new products feature new brand collaborations from Bubly and Verve Coffee, soda innovations from Nixie and Mr. Pibb, and fresh THC innovations from Wynk and Woodstock Goods.
Monster Posts Double-Digit Growth in 2025 Earnings Report
Monster Beverage Corporation beat expectations in its Q4 and full year 2025 earnings report this week, posting double-digit growth for both periods.
Ex-Refinery29 Team Launches Fizzy Espresso RTD
Has the soda renaissance come for espresso? The founders of media platform Refinery29 are betting on it with their new beverage venture, Esspo.
Hy.Q Begins ‘Big Push’ in Retail with LA Distributing Partnership
Los Angeles-based hydration beverage brand Hy.Q is looking to make a “big push” in its backyard this year, partnering with Los Angeles Distributing Company (LAD) as founder and CEO Rick Mochulsky aims to raise awareness and drive trial for the year-old startup.
Starbucks Continues Protein Push with New RTDs
Roughly five months after beefing up its in-store menus with protein-forward handcrafted beverages, Starbucks is doubling down on the protein coffee trend with new bottled beverages.
Zevia Points to ‘Strategic Pillars’ for 2025 Earnings Turnaround
Better-for-you soda brand Zevia touted a transformative performance turnaround in its full year and Q4 2025 earnings report this week, as the company posted a return to growth with net sales surpassing $161.3 million.
As Private Label Spirits Come For Shelf Space, Some Distillers Get On Board
Private label products saw a banner year in 2025, with spirits ranking as one of the top growing categories. As some distillers aim to take advantage of the opportunity, will brands feel the squeeze?
Celsius: FY2026 A ‘Defining Year’ As It Builds Modern Energy Portfolio
Celsius ended 2025 with record annual revenue as it completes the integration of Alani Nu and Rockstar into its “modern energy platform.”
Primo Brands: ‘Most Complex’ Rounds of Integration Complete, Q4 Net Sales +11.2%
Roughly 15 months post-merger, Primo Brands – the entity formed through the consolidation of Primo Water Corporation and an affiliate of BlueTriton Brands – claims the “most complex rounds” of integration are complete.
Reviews: Showdown of the Shirleys, With Stiller’s & Just Call Me Shirley
The Shirley Temple revival is in full effect in this week's reviews, featuring a taste of two new releases from Just Call Me Shirley and Stiller's.
Young Americans Trade Drinking At Home For Socializing, Fitness
Younger Americans aren't just drinking less – they're funneling their social spending into fitness rather than alcohol, according to a new report from the Bank of America Institute.