Buda Juice, Inc., a Texas-based manufacturer of cold-chain “UltraFresh” juice, went public this month, with shares trading on the New York Stock Exchange’s American exchange as of January 8 under the ticker symbol “BUDA.”
Japanese beer giant Asahi is deepening its U.S. presence with the national launch of its premium ready-to-drink (RTD) vodka and soda cocktail.
Bloom Nutrition is already hitting the ice with its first-ever athlete partnership in anticipation of the Winter Olympic Games next month.
Moment relaxation beverage is entering 2026 with a Barbie licensing deal and a caffeinated drink line that aligns with trends toward women-positioned energy options.
Massachusetts-based probiotic soda brand Culture Pop is teaming up with fellow Bay Stater Noah Kahan, a Grammy-nominated folk pop artist, for a limited edition flavor launch this month.
Cactus snack maker Nemi, seasoning blend producer Todo Verde and powdered beverage platform Tuyyo have merged under the Tuyyo Foods name.
Wilderton Aperitivo, a zero-proof spirits brand that opened the country’s first non-alc distillery, is winding down operations after nearly seven years in business, citing a challenging capital environment.
Jones Soda posted preliminary earnings results for its Q4 and full year 2025 report, with the craft soda maker anticipating a triple-digit net sales growth for the final three months of the year.
From ginger shots and lentil crisps to sparkling bone broth and cinnamon water, the hosts hit the floor at 2026 Winter FancyFaire* in San Diego to sample what’s next in food and beverage. The hosts discuss standout brands, innovative concepts, smart packaging and evolving brand strategies that reveal where wellness, snacking and functional drinks are headed.
This week’s new products roundup features collaborations from probiotic soda brand Culture Pop and Starbucks, ‘Wicked: For Good’-themed cold brews from Pop & Bottle and the latest protein innovations from Koia, PRIME, Silk and more.
Juice maker Jumex USA is bringing its decades-old name to the snack aisle with a new non-beverage product: Jumex GoMix gummies, launching this month online and in select Albertsons locations in West Texas and New Mexico.
Chameleon Cold Brew may be under new ownership, with multibrand rollup Next In Natural the coffee brand’s presumed new parent company.
SPINS acquired commerce intelligence and omnichannel orchestration platform MikMak this week, accelerating its capabilities for enabling and measuring consumer engagement throughout the shopping experience “across physical, digital, and agentic shelves.”
Serial food and beverage entrepreneur Jason Cohen has a theory that sports drinks are the next frontier for spirits-based RTDs – and he’s got $10 million in investment and an expansion plan to test it.
