The real ROI of Expo West starts long before the show floor opens. In this episode, the team breaks down best practices for exhibitors looking to maximize your time and resources at one of the most competitive trade shows in the world.
New York may allow licensed alcohol retailers to sell THC-infused drinks if a new measure introduced in the State Legislature earlier this week gains passage.
This week’s new products gallery features a pair of line extensions from two of the biggest names in sparkling water, plus a first look at a flood of 2026 releases from Keurig Dr Pepper.
PepsiCo and Walmart are facing another lawsuit over alleged price fixing as two North Dakota retailers are suing the companies following the unsealing of documents from a dismissed Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit last year.
As functional drink brands look for a foothold in the booming alcohol alternatives space, one kava company is trying something new.
Functional iced tea brand Halfday Tonics has been hit with a proposed class action lawsuit, taking aim at the brand’s stated “prebiotic benefits” despite containing just 6 grams of fiber per 12 oz. can – which the complaint claims is not nearly enough for consumers to feel any effect.
Living somewhere between a sports drink and a soda, Flying Ostrich is a line of sparkling electrolyte beverages in 12 ounce cans that is positioned as an everyday hydration option.
The convenience channel is facing headwinds, but alcohol is bucking the trend – and spirits in particular are punching above their weight, according to a new report from market research firm NIQ.
In 2026 Functional Food & Beverage Predictions, Spate maps the trends set to shape the year ahead using billions of search signals and social data, revealing where wellness demand is accelerating fastest and which formats are evolving from niche to mainstream.
Adult-focused energy drink Mocean is in motion, now offering wholesale availability through Faire for independent retail accounts across North America.
Breakthru Beverage Group is restructuring its operations and cutting jobs following a strategic review by its executive leadership team, CEO Tom Bené announced in a message to employees on Tuesday.
Kendyl Vanscoy is coming onboard to guide social media strategy as Coaqua's new Marketing Director, having recently done the same over the last three years for Liquid Death.
Just Ice Tea has closed a $9 million Series B funding round, backed by investors such as Total Wine & More co-founder Robert Trone, Taste Tomorrow Ventures, Polar Strategic Ventures and executives from New York DSD house Big Geyser.
After a "record-breaking year," Vita Coco is seeking to turn strong category tailwinds into sustained growth by doubling down on active hydration.
