In this video from BevNET Live New York 2026, Laura Taylor, founder of mocktail brand Mingle, and Samantha Fletcher, senior category manager for adult non-alcoholic at Whole Foods Market, talk through how Mingle was able to break through the crowd and get a foot in the door.
Columbia Distributing is adding approximately 850,000 cases to its portfolio across Oregon and Washington after completing its acquisition of certain wine and spirits distribution rights from Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC).
Cristian Molina built Hugo’s Cocktails on the premise that his nearly two decades behind the bar is a better source for flavor research than any focus group
At Summer Fancy Food Show 2026 in New York City this week, Elmhurst unveiled a new alcoholic subbrand calledGood Day, Darling – an “Amber Spritz” brewed from oats. Clocking in at 4.1% ABV per 12 oz. can, the new innovation comes in Blueberry Lemon and Strawberry Lychee flavors.
A $7,000 startup. A business that nearly vanished. A brand that's still growing 12 years later. Wandering Bear co-founder and CEO Matt Bachmann shares the hard-earned lessons behind building one of cold brew's original success stories, from surviving the collapse of its office business during the pandemic to reinventing the company through e-commerce and strategic retail expansion.
Amass Brands Group is pushing further into next-gen non-alcoholic beverage categories with a pair of investments over the past week.
Consumers have more ways than ever to optimize their health. But as the wellness market grows more crowded, shoppers are becoming more selective about which products – and which claims – they trust.
Going against the government's wishes, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to grant a petition filed by cold brew maker Rise Brewing that seeks to overturn a lower court decision that it claims erroneously ended its case against Pepsi over alleged trademark infringement.
The brand, created by Essentia Water founder Ken Uptain, unveiled redesigned packaging and new SKUs last month, expanding its functional platform with a clear protein drink to complement its existing hydration and energy options.
Non-alcoholic beverages were up slightly in the beginning of June, as dollar sales grew 4.9% in the 52-week period ending June 13, according to the latest analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
Coca-Cola’s North America Operating Unit is set for a management change as EVP and president Jennifer Mann is stepping down.
The non-alcoholic beverage space is getting some funky new innovations this month, including mocktails from Rockstar Energy, a hemp-infused take on Four Loko, and a pickle lemonade beer alternative courtesy of HOP WTR.
The Boston-based, clean label energy drink startup, which launched last year, is going nationwide with distribution into all Sprouts Farmers Market stores as part of the retailer’s Forager brand discovery program.
Walmart senior director of emerging brand partnerships Dee Charlemagne and senior beverage category merchant Leslie Osorio discuss how the retail giant is evolving its approach to working with early-stage brands.
