The Parent-Child Crossover: Kids Drinks Embrace Grown Up Trends
Complete hydration. “No Seed Oils.” Extra, extra, extra protein. These are some of the biggest health and wellness CPG trends of the moment. But they're not just for adults anymore.
Sazerac Acquires Western Son Vodka & Distillery, Expanding Texas Footprint
Sazerac is acquiring Texas-based Western Son Vodka and Distillery, the company announced today.
Lifeway, Danone Enter Cooperation Agreement, Lifeway to Overhaul Board
After halting acquisition talks last month, kefir maker Lifeway Foods and Danone North America are back in good standing after entering a cooperation agreement, which will include an “orderly refreshment” of Lifeway’s board of directors.
UNFI: Q4 ‘Builds Momentum’ After Cyberattack Recovery
UNFI reported net loss was $118 million in FY2025, attributed to lost income and costs associated with its early-June cyber incident.
SPINS Expands With Marketing, AI Capabilities
SPINS today announced the debut of two new platforms for both CPG brands and retailers that will expand the market researcher’s capabilities into digital marketing and AI enablement.
Squeezing All They Can: Juice Companies Search For Efficiency And Growth
Juice brands are offsetting category challenges with new marketing approaches, refreshed product designs or acquisitions to increase revenue.
BevNET and :INCLUDED CPG Announce Partnership to Champion Diverse Founders at Nosh Live and BevNET Live
BevNET CPG Media, the leading media and event company covering the CPG industry, is proud to announce a new partnership with :INCLUDED CPG, a nonprofit dedicated to driving amplification and opportunity equity for entrepreneurs of color in consumer packaged goods.
Taste Radio: Can A ‘Girl’ Revitalize An Industry? She’s On Her Way.
Hurray’s Girl Beer isn’t just another craft brand. It’s a calculated rebellion against an industry stuck in the past. Founder Ray Biebuyck explains how the brand’s satirical, female-forward positioning flips the script in a category that has long overlooked nearly a third of its audience: women.
InvestBev’s Accelerator Bets on RTDs, Rum and Culture in New Cohort
Private equity firm InvestBev kicked off its new accelerator cohort last month, a mashup of canned cocktails, wine, spirits, THC and other products representing the spectrum of adult beverages. What does the selection say about the future of the category?
1868 Hard Cider Leans into ‘Newstalgia’ to Bring Young LDAs Back to Martinelli’s
The storied brand had a consumer gap – those in their 20s and 30s – that were looking for beverages to meet occasions Martinelli’s wasn’t participating in, including bev-alc.
Tractor Beverage Partners With AEG For ‘Exclusive Rights’ At US Venues
Tractor Beverage is expanding its reach in the on-premise through a new multi-year alliance with live entertainment giants AEG that grants Tractor “exclusive rights across key beverage categories” at music venues owned and operated by AEG nationwide.
Inside Springdale Ventures’ Playbook: How The Firm Backs CPG Disruptors
Springdale senior associate Mollye Santulli shared her insight on the current state of investing, what brands should focus on when fundraising and how to prepare for a pitch.
Hoist Hydration Appoints Hallie Lorber as CEO
Hoist Hydration is bringing in some seasoned talent to lead a new stage of growth, naming former Rowdy Energy and Vitaminwater marketer Hallie Lorber as CEO.
Sazerac Expands RTD Portfolio with New Texas Brands
Sazerac Company has partnered with Molson Coors-aligned wholesaler Andrews Distributing on three new ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages in Texas, adding a regional portfolio to the spirit company’s expanding RTD business.