Suppliers Face Steep Losses as RNDC Enters Chapter 11
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week, putting many suppliers who have gone months without payment in the back of the line to collect.
Is Poppi Slowing Down? Analysts Suggest Outlook Looking ‘Less Optimistic’
Tracking the falling valuation of Pepsi's liability payments attached to a $300 million performance milestone bonus, one analyst called it “a hard piece of financial evidence suggesting that the outlook for the business is less optimistic than it was six months ago.”
Taste Radio: Whole Foods Said Wait. Little Spoon Built A $150M Brand Instead.
How do you build a $150M CPG brand after your first retail opportunity falls apart? For Little Spoon, the answer was to stop waiting for retail and start building a direct relationship with its customers. In this episode, co-founder Angela Vranich breaks down the decisions, challenges, and operating principles that turned an early setback into the foundation for one of the biggest success stories in modern CPG.
Coke Projects Confidence in Innovation Strategy Amid Strong Q2 Earnings
The Coca-Cola Company’s “consumer-led innovation” strategy, with an emphasis on functionality and better-for-you, helped it to beat projections for Q2 2026 in its latest earnings report released on Tuesday.
Distribution: Hiyo Expands Partnership with Breakaway Music Festival
Hiyo has inked a three-year partnership with Breakaway Music Festival that names the brand the official non-alcoholic beverage partner for the 2026, 2027 and 2028 seasons.
Vita Coco Sales Soar +28% Behind Brand Growth, Private Label Lift & Tariff Refunds
As Vita Coco turns its attention to the premium segment, the coconut water category leader is moving from a position of continued financial strength.
Brown-Forman Shuts Down Sazerac Bid Again
Months after Brown-Forman’s board rejected Sazerac’s $15 billion buyout proposal, Sazerac has made a renewed bid.
RNDC Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after nearly selling off all its territories.
Alexandre Family Farm Drops ROC, Certified Humane Amid Animal Welfare Scrutiny
It claims to be the country’s first regenerative organic dairy farm, but after years of scrutiny over its animal welfare practices, Alexandre Family Farm has dropped its Regenerative Organic Certified status.
New Beverages: BERO Introduces Spider-Man LTO, Nurri Adds Multiserve Protein Milks
This week's new products include LTOs from BERO and Coffee mate, protein-enhanced offerings from OWYN and Nurri, and a new intoxicating hemp refresher for golfers from Tree Time.
Taste Radio: The Good, Bad & Ugly Of Mission-Driven Brands
Can a brand built on purpose survive when its mission is put at risk? The hosts examine the high-stakes battle over Ben & Jerry's social identity, discuss what founders can learn about building a mission-driven business that lasts, and spotlight emerging brands proving that great products—not just great stories—win loyal customers.
Emerging Drinks Keep C-Store Growth Charging Ahead Despite Slower Traffic
Convenience store beverage sales ramped up during the second quarter of fiscal 2026 even as traffic slowed, underscoring the channel’s resilience amid ongoing economic uncertainty and gas price increases.
RYSE Taps Protein ‘Expertise’ for RTD Shake Launch as Energy Expands
Three years into the launch of its energy line, fitness and wellness supplements producer RYSE is building on its protein expertise with a line of bottled shakes, rolling out to retailers now.
Nestlé Enters Joint Venture For Premium Water, Beverage Brands
Nestlé will spin off its water and premium beverage portfolio in a joint venture with Platinum Equity, valued at roughly $5.5 billion.