BevNET and :INCLUDED CPG: Featured Brands Attending BevNET Live NYC 2026

by BevNET.com Staff, May. 8, 2026 at 1:32 pm

BevNET and :INCLUDED CPG are proud to share the three brands selected to attend BevNET Live NYC (June 10 + 11) through our :INCLUDED partnership. This year's participating :INCLUDED brands reflect a range of innovation, heritage, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship — spanning RTD cocktails rooted in Asian drinking culture, heritage-inspired Latin American beverages, and functional wellness drinks drawing from global traditions.

Zevia Clocks Record Quarter At +21% Net Sales; More Pricing ‘Unlikely’

by Martín Caballero, May. 8, 2026 at 11:56 am

Zevia's corporate turnaround strategy is beginning to bear (stevia-sweetened) fruit, as strong volume gains pushed the sugar-free CSD brand to record 21.2% net sales growth ($46.1 million) in Q1 2026.

Middle-Tier Power Players Emerge As RNDC Nears a Total Exit

by Ferron Salniker, May. 8, 2026 at 11:40 am

Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is selling off nearly all of its territories. What does that mean for the state of distribution?

Monster: Tallies Highest Q1 Sales Over $2B

by Lukas Southard, May. 8, 2026 at 11:35 am

Monster Beverage posted historic earnings for the energy drink maker with net sales surpassing $2 billion for the first time in a Q1 report.

New Products: Bloom Moves into Minicans; Summer LTOs from Slice, Electrolit

by BevNET.com Staff, May. 8, 2026 at 10:36 am

In this week's new product gallery, Bloom and Bizzy expand by getting smaller, a pair of energy drink brands get America-inspired, and both wildwonder and Slice showcase their divergent approaches to modern CSDs.

Primo Brands Returns to Growth as Premium Water Momentum Builds

by Shauna Golden, May. 7, 2026 at 5:04 pm

After spending much of 2025 navigating integration challenges and service disruptions, Primo Brands kicked off 2026 with signs of stabilization across the business.

BevNET Live NYC 2026: Agenda Highlights

by BevNET.com Staff, May. 7, 2026 at 2:39 pm

The preliminary agenda is officially live for BevNET Live NYC 2026! We’re heading back to the Metropolitan Pavilion on June 10-11 for two days of high-octane networking, strategic deep dives, and the best brand-building insights in the business.

With a New CEO at Coke, TaB Fanatics Hope to Revive The Classic Soda

by Brad Avery, May. 7, 2026 at 1:10 pm

When the Coca-Cola Company announced in October 2020 that it planned to discontinue its iconic zero calorie cola brand Tab, Adam Burbach hardly expected he’d be spending the next six years of his life fighting to bring the drink back.

Suja Life IPO Raises $187M; ‘We Are Just Getting Started,’ Says CEO

by Martín Caballero, May. 7, 2026 at 12:31 pm

Once underwriting discounts and commissions are deducted, net proceeds are expected to be around $173.6 million, according to a press release.

Can NoBiggie Crack Kids Drinks With Mini Sparkling Waters?

by Lukas Southard, May. 7, 2026 at 12:07 pm

New kids drink brand NoBiggie is going after the opportunity for younger flavored sparkling water drinkers with its mini-can format.

Reviews: POPWTR, Pricklee Provide Powerful Next-Gen Hydration

by BevNET.com Staff, May. 7, 2026 at 11:42 am

This week's reviews examine a pair of potent new takes on modern hydration: POPWTR, which promises to "taste like soda" and "hydrate like water," and an updated version of prickly pear-based drink Pricklee.

Celsius Enjoying “Energy Captain” Role with Pepsi; Q1 Revenue Up +138%

by Martín Caballero, May. 7, 2026 at 9:51 am

Celsius is blossoming in its role as the "energy category captain" for PepsiCo, as the combined portfolio of Celsius, Alani Nu and Rockstar drove triple-digit increases in revenue and adjusted EBITDA in Q1 2026.

Distribution: Ayrloom Enters Festival Season, Halfday Modernizes At Walmart

by Lukas Southard, May. 6, 2026 at 2:03 pm

In distribution news, Ayrloom heads to New York's Governor's Ball as StageWater heads to Nashvilled for CMA Fest.

Carrie Underwood Enters CPG with HiNote Powder Brand

by Brad Avery, May. 6, 2026 at 12:38 pm

Award-winning musical artist Carrie Underwood is expanding her health and wellness app business fit52 into a CPG-aligned platform company with the launch of HiNote, a nutrition brand aimed primarily at female consumers.