Former Poppi Exec Jenny Danzi Joins Liquid I.V. as CMO
Liquid I.V. has appointed former Poppi chief marketing officer Jenny Danzi as its new CMO, bringing Danzi’s nearly two decades of marketing experience to the brand’s leadership team.
Taste Radio: The ‘Big’ Case for Doing Less (and Selling More) in CPG
For CPG founders, growth isn’t always about launching more products. Sometimes, it’s about doing one thing exceptionally well. Big Mozz founder and CEO Matt Gallira explains how that focus helped build a premium brand now sold in 7,000 retail locations. He reveals how food service became a critical engine for retail growth, and how Big Mozz is winning in a price-sensitive category.
Coca-Cola Stays Flat in North America While Global Growth Lifts Q3 Earnings
Global growth drove The Coca-Cola Company’s Q3 results, as net revenues grew 7% to $13.4 billion, according to its third quarter 2026 earnings report this morning. But North America was muted, with unit case volume flat as solid trademark Coke growth was offset by declines in water, sports, coffee and tea.
Review: David Protein Delivers Distinctive Take on RTD Shakes
Chocolate is the stronger of the two flavors, with a pleasant cocoa note and enough richness to feel almost indulgent despite the restrained calorie and sugar content.
Nearly 20% of US Adults Drank an Alcohol Alternative In The Past Six Months
Almost one in five (18%) U.S. adults 21 and older drank non-alcoholic beer, wine, spirits, ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails, or THC-infused beverages in the past six months.
Mark Anthony’s Strategy for Gaining Ground in Hard Sports Drinks
Mark Anthony Brands conquered hard seltzer with White Claw. Can the company pull off a repeat in the fast-growing hard sports drink (vodka + ade) market?
RNDC Settles with Unsecured Creditors, Moving Chapter 11 Liquidation Forward
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) has settled with its unsecured creditors, clearing the path for its Chapter 11 liquidation. A judge has also signed off on sales of RNDC’s businesses in Alaska, Kentucky and Michigan.
THE CPG INSIDER WEEKLY
This week, we’re checking out Dan-O’s o-mazing raise, keeping track of Vita Coco sales, and doing the beer mile – vodka+ade style.…
C-Store Traffic Drives Accelerated Beverage Growth in Q3
Beverage sales in the convenience channel improved quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2026, rising 3.5% compared with a 2.9% increase in Q2. But despite that growth, the year-end outlook declined, according to Goldman Sachs Equity Research’s latest Beverage Bytes retailer survey.
RTD Cocktails: New Releases From Via Carota, On The Rocks, Big Sipz and More
Fall’s ready-to-drink (RTD) releases push ABV higher and lean into the season. Cocktails from Absolut and Carbliss amp up the buzz, while pumpkin spiced drinks, chocolate martinis and Cosmo riffs land ahead of the holidays. Here’s what’s new on shelf:
Edibles.com President Weighs In On Impending Hemp Ban
Edibles.com president Thomas Winstanley spoke about hemp's December cliff, potential pivots and the future of cannabis beverages.
Taste Radio: Trendspotting At U.K. Whole Foods & An Erewhon-Ish Retailer
What does a retail tour of London reveal about consumer trends at home and abroad? We review products, packaging and positioning catching our attention across the U.K. market and explore what U.S. and British brands can learn from each other about flavor, functional innovation and retail strategy. We also sit down with James Clark, the founder of California-centric craft distillery Brucato Spirits.
Vita Coco Sales Surge 34%, But Freight Costs Squeeze Margins
Coconut water demand shows little sign of slowing, with Vita Coco reporting a 34% year-over-year jump in third-quarter sales even as it dealt with supply chain challenges.
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