Ben Stiller Launches New ‘Nostalgic’ BFY Soda Brand Stiller’s
Actor Ben Stiller is joining the likes of beverage heavyweights Coca-Cola and PepsiCo in the modern soda stakes, launching his new low-sugar CSD line.
Tito’s Handmade Vodka to Acquire Majority Stake in LALO Tequila
Tito’s Handmade Vodka has struck a deal to acquire a majority stake in LALO Tequila, a fast-growing tequila brand often dubbed the “Tito’s of tequila.”
Taste Radio: ‘Whisper’ Success Into Existence. An Industry Icon Shows The Way.
What separates beverage brands that break out from those that burn out? In this episode, industry veteran Ken Sadowsky – often known by his sobriquet, the “Beverage Whisperer” – offers a behind-the-scenes look at what’s working (and what’s not) in the fiercely competitive drinks industry.
Chick-fil-A Will Open Coffee & Beverages-Focused Concept as Daybright
The Georgia-based quick service chain quietly confirmed the existence of a spin-off restaurant concept, Daybreak, that places it amidst a growing field of national food service operations leaning into specialty drinks.
Milwaukee Craft Distillery Central Standard Launches THC-Infused Drinks
Are THC-infused beverages the next stage of evolution for craft distillers? The leaders of one Milwaukee distillery believe so.
Charlie Sheen’s Wild AF Non-Alc Beer Coming Soon with Co-Stars Harpoon and The Silent Group
The Hollywood star has teamed up with Barrel One Collective’s Harpoon Brewery and “innovation brand shop” The Silent Group to create non-alcoholic (NA) beer Wild AF Brewing.
Former White Claw Exec Launches ‘Grown-Up’ Energy Drink
Mōcean is a new energy drink from former White Claw executive Tony Vieira that is targeting a young professional demographic.
Molson Coors Appoints Rahul Goyal as Next President and CEO
Molson Coors named long-time chief strategy officer Rahul Goyal as the company’s new president and CEO, succeeding Gavin Hattersley who announced in April plans to retire at the end of the year.
Taste Radio: Protein Is Everywhere. But Does It Belong Everywhere?
The hosts dive into the sustained wave of protein-infused consumer products – from popcorn to mashed potatoes – and debate whether the market is approaching “protein fatigue” or merely scratching the surface of a macro trend driven more by marketing than science. They also recap Taste Radio’s high-energy meetup in San Diego, spotlighting several new and innovative brands showcased at the event
BevNET Live L.A. 2025: How Health-Ade Leveled Up, with Chris Lansing, Steve Young, Bob Nakasone
As the former CEO of Health-Ade, Chris Lansing recently guided the company’s sale to strategic company Generous Brands. She didn’t do it alone, and the strategy discussions between Lansing and the brand’s key investors and board members from Manna Tree Partners and First Bev will form the basis for a discussion on goal setting, strategy, and tactical follow-through during BevNET Live L.A. 2025 in December.
New Products: Poppi Cream Soda Returns; Mingle Mocktails Is In the ‘Mood’
Soda’s comeback is still in full swing this week, in the guise of Poppi’s (now permanent) revival of one of its best-selling LTOs and AriZona’s philanthropic take on a Brooklyn classic. Plus protein cold brew from Wandering Bear, Mingle Mocktails’ new mood-boosting drinks and much more.
Ketone-IQ Adds ‘Opportunistic’ Investment, New Retail Partners
Energy shot brand Ketone-IQ recently secured an undisclosed “seven-figure" investment as it makes a deeper push in retail.
Spirits Distribution: New RTDs Hit Whole Foods; Southern Picks Up Pizza Vodka
Distribution shakeups this fall include several new portfolio additions for Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (SGWS) and Anheuser-Busch (A-B) distributors, a few ready-to-drink (RTD) brands hitting major retailers, plus an interesting on-premise partnership for Elizabeth Banks’s canned wine.
Slate Milk Closes $23M Round Led By Yasso Founders’ Fund
High-protein chocolate milk and canned coffee brand Slate has closed a $23 million Series B round led by Foundership Ventures, bringing the brand’s total investment to $50 million.