Malibu Teams Up With Dole To Launch RTD Pineapple Rum Cocktail
A favorite poolside duo just got a convenient upgrade. Malibu and Dole are teaming up to launch ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails coming early 2026.
Anheuser-Busch to Sell NYC Distribution Business to Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
In a tectonic shift in the distribution landscape, Anheuser-Busch InBev (A-B) announced plans to sell its wholly owned network of distributors (WOD) in New York to Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (SGWS).
Summer Heat No Lift for Non-Alc Beverages as Sales Slow in NielsenIQ Report
The dog days of summer appear to be weighing on non-alcoholic beverage consumption as sales remained “healthy but modestly decelerated” in the two-week period ending August 9, according to an analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
Q2 Bev-Alc, NA Beverage, and Beer Trends: 3 Tier Beverages via NIQ
Q2 2025 beverage trends show spirits growth, wine declines, and non-alcoholic drinks rising, with energy drinks leading share gains. Insiders can take a deeper dive into the numbers in this report curated especially for BevNET by 3 Tier Beverages.
Spirits RTDs, Cider Buck Bev-Alc Sales Slump
Bev-alc sales continued to decline in the two-week period ending August 9, although cider and ready-to-drink (RTD) spirits are still enjoying a slight summer boost, according to analysis of NIQ data from Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
Daily Briefing (Insiders Only): Big Weed Bets on Bevs
If beverage entrepreneurs somehow thought the THC drink business would be more “chill” than the non-infused side, they might soon learn a hard lesson.
Bai Founder Ben Weiss Returns to Hard Tea, With ‘More Fun’ This Time
Ben Weiss, the creator of Bai Tea, has brewed up another attempt at boozy tea.
Taste Radio: Scaling Salt. The Makings Of An Iconic Cult Food Brand.
Ben Jacobsen, founder of Jacobsen Salt Co., shares how an entrepreneurial journey that began with a few flakes of sea salt led him to creating one of the country’s most iconic artisanal food brands. He explains how he bootstrapped the business from scratch and speaks candidly about the deep creative drive that continues to fuel his work.
New Adult Non-Alc Entries Challenging Top Brands; Pressure On Price Increases
The adult non-alc category is on its way to hitting $1 billion in off-premise sales as new entries shake up the top brand families and begin to drive prices down, according to market research firm NIQ.
Starco Brands Future In ‘Substantial Doubt’ As Soylent Stalls
The meal replacement shake tumbled at retail in Q2, generating just $6.8 million in gross revenue Q2 compared to $11 million the same period last year, an approximately 33.6% drop.
Melting Forest’s Mushroom Bevs Ready for Growth with Channel Expansion, Innovation
With a consistent network of grocery and natural channel accounts under its belt, functional beverage brand Melting Forest is hoping to begin growing like mushrooms after the addition of new VP of growth and strategy Micah Urbach.
Dirty Business: Why Soda Trends Are Shaping Strategy From Pepsi to Taco Bell
Emerging from the soda shop channel frequented by Utah’s Mormon plurality, the dirty soda trend became a social media sensation thanks in no small part to the vibrant colors of the drinks and Gen Z’s thirst for customizable beverage options.
Taste Radio: Billions In The Can, Tallow In The Fryer. But Who’s Buying?
Monster just posted its first-ever $2B quarter, Celsius saw revenue jump 84% year-over-year and energy drink sales in C-stores are booming. What’s fueling this explosive growth, and where’s the white space for emerging brands? The hosts break it down. They also ponder beef tallow’s potential to power a fried food revival and highlight new mushroom lattes, clean-label cookies and sparkling teas.
New Products: Huel Goes Green, Trolli Does the Dew, Hoplark Serves Soda
This week's new product gallery features a first look at new RTDs from supplement makers Huel and RAW Nutrition, hop beverage maker Hoplark's take on soda, and a sweet & sour collab from Trolli and Mountain Dew.