PepsiCo Says “Fiber will be the next protein,” After Q3 Volume Declines
Volumes were down for PepsiCo in Q3 as the company prepares for a slew of product innovations aligning with better-for-you trends.
Ohio Governor Temporarily Bans Intoxicating Hemp Through Executive Order
Ohio's Governor has announced an executive order to ban all intoxicating hemp products in the state for 90 days, effective Tuesday October 14.
The Zero Proof Playbook: Ben Branson On The Future Of Socializing
We chatted with Ben Branson, founder of Seedlip and Sylva, about his checklist for innovation, what consumers want from alcohol alternatives, and the biggest questions facing the future of adult non-alc – and how we socialize.
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Death Match: Death Wish Sues Liquid Death Over Plans for Coffee Launch [Updated]
Death Wish Coffee filed a trademark lawsuit on Tuesday in the U.S. District Court Central District of California Western Division alleging that Liquid Death is infringing on its trademarks with a line of soon-to-launch coffee drinks.
Primal Kitchen’s Morgan Zanotti Returns With Sparkling Protein Water Waay
Primal Kitchen co-founder Morgan Zanotti returned with her second entrepreneurial endeavor this month: sparkling protein water brand Waay.
Shohei Ohtani Pitches in to Launch Syncron Performance Beverage
Los Angeles Dodgers phenom Shohei Ohtani's flexibility extends off the diamond as Ohtani is aligning with Syncron, a subsidiary of Japanese conglomerate Kowa, to add another beverage to his brand partnership portfolio.
The Phony Negroni Built Its Brand In Bars, What’s Next?
With nearly three million bottles sold in the past 12 months, the makers of the negroni alternative have made a name for themselves as a gold standard in non-alc alternatives, all while avoiding outside investment.
Chobani Files Motion to Dismiss Danone Cold Brew Lawsuit
The cold brew clash continues. Chobani, the parent company of La Colombe, on Monday filed a motion in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York to…
Flow Water Sold Via Court Transaction, Company Goes Private
Canadian beverage company Flow Water Inc. has gone private following the company’s sale to an affiliate of Boston-based family office Rucker Investments.
Taste Radio: Mission, Never Accomplished. The Relentless Evolution Of Forager Project.
Stephen Williamson and JC Hanley, the co-founder of plant-based food and beverage company Forager Project, open up about the mission-fueled (and occasionally messy) evolution of their brand, what it takes to build a standout CPG brand in saturated categories, what it means to innovate with both a moral compass and a culinary one and how they define success.
New RTDs From BuzzBallz, Jack Daniel’s and New York Cocktail Company
From Casa Malka’s tequila spin on an espresso martini to BuzzBallz’s nostalgia-fueled ode to grapes, early fall RTD releases are keeping the party rolling. Here’s a look at the newest cans and bottles hitting shelves.
Marketing: Tom Holland and Robert Downey Jr.’s Super Beverage Team Up
From the screen to the cooler, actors Tom Holland and Robert Downey, Jr. are bringing their respective beverage startups together for a limited edition collaboration: BERO Coffee Draught and Happy Eternal Hoptimist ground coffee.
US Spirits Exports Decline 9% Amid Trade Tensions
Following a record-high for U.S. spirits exports in 2024, exports fell 9% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2025, driven by ongoing trade tensions, according to a new report released today by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS).
Taste Radio: Tasty & Targeted. How U.K. Brands Nail Functional Appeal.
On location in London, the hosts delve into emerging trends and spotlight the brands and entrepreneurs driving innovation in the food and beverage space. Their discussion offers a look at what’s gaining traction across the pond… and what may soon be making its way to the U.S. market.