From Steady to Strategic: The Supply Chain Forces Shaping 2026
The Q4 2025 Supply Chain report from Agrowgate paints a picture of a beverage industry entering 2026 with far more stability - yet no shortage of strategic inflection points.
Marketing: Blake Lively’s ‘Betty’ Drinks Join Holiday Menu at Serendipity3
Betty Buzz and Betty Booze are collaborating with New York City restaurant Serendipity3 on a limited edition holiday menu, “Sip into the Season,” available through December.
Report: BeatBox Exploring $700M Sale To Anheuser-Busch InBev
Anheuser-Busch InBev (A-B) is reportedly in talks to acquire party punch brand BeatBox, according to a story by the Wall Street Journal. Citing unnamed “people familiar with the matter,” the…
Monster’s 2026 Bev-Alc Slate: 1st Spirits RTD Just Vibe, Stunt Double Lager & 10% Beast Variants
Monster Brewing’s 2026 innovation slate will include a pair of lagers and the company’s first spirits-based, ready-to-drink (RTD) offering. CEO Hilton Schlosberg teased the new products but offered few details during the company’s Q3 earnings call earlier this month.
Taste Radio: There’s Profit In Niche. A Lot Of It. Ask Dirty Sue.
What if the biggest opportunity in your industry is something no one else recognizes? In this episode, Eric “ET” Tecosky, the founder of pioneering cocktail ingredient brand Dirty Sue, unpacks how a simple gap behind the bar became a first-to-market product, a profitable niche, and a lesson in disciplined focus.
Jones Soda Touts Double-Digit Q3, Congress Puts Hemp Line in Jeopardy
Fresh zero sugar innovations and distribution gains paid off for Jones Soda Co. in its Q3 earnings report today, with the company announcing nearly 15% revenue growth to $4.5 million in the quarter.
BevNET Announces Nominees for ‘Best of 2025’ Awards
The nominees for BevNET’s “Best of 2025” Awards, presented by Zuckerman Honickman, reflect a year defined by breakthrough innovation, bold storytelling, and category-defining creativity.
BUM Energy Expands Sales Team Ahead of Walmart, Target Rollouts in 2026
BUM Energy, the RTD drink brand of fitness supplement maker RAW Nutrition, has brought on a team of seasoned liquid experts as it expands into mass and club channel retailers.
Keychain Nets New $10M, Launches Retailer AI Tool
Keychain has secured another $10 million in investment as it launches its newest tool for sourcing private-label manufacturers.
Tariffs Force Hard Decisions For Liquor Retailers
Bev-alc retailers are adjusting their buying habits as the Trump administration’s signature economic policy continues to add volatility to the spirits and wine industries.
Taste Radio: Hemp Bevs Take A Hit. Trip Keeps Calm & Raises $40M.
A battle may be over, but has the war just begun? Baked into the deal to reopen the U.S. government is a provision that bans intoxicating hemp products. What does it mean for the future of THC-infused beverages? The hosts weigh in. We also sit down with Trip co-founder Olivia Ferdi, whose relaxation drink brand recently announced a $40 million funding round at a valuation of $300 million.
Reviews: We Dive Into Dirty Mountain Dew, While Orange Toucan Flies
This week's reviews features a pretty clear distinction between indulgence and function, but that doesn't mean they both can't be fun.
Kratom Brand Mitra-9 Class Action Dismissed
The plaintiff in a proposed federal class action lawsuit has voluntarily withdrawn their case against kratom beverage brand Mitra-9.
Manna Beverages Sells Former NorCal Plant to Redwood Beverage
Redwood Beverage Group is a newly formed investment platform that aims “to become one of the nation’s leading beverage co-packing companies," according to a statement.