Rémy Cointreau Invests in Non-Alc Spirits Brand JNPR
Rémy Cointreau has acquired a minority stake in French non-alc spirits company JNPR, joining other major spirit groups with bids on the growing category.
Taste Radio: Be Timely. Be Great. Be Relentless. Why The GNGR Formula Works.
How did GNGR Labs’ organic, cold-pressed wellness shots become a staple in New York City bodegas and land nationwide distribution at Wegmans? Founder Namik Soltan shares a story powered by purpose, product and unrelenting persistence. The hosts also unpack PepsiCo’s unexpected – and gutsy – announcement and explore how excellence fueled Tia Lupita’s acquisition.
Westrock Coffee Opens Second New Arkansas Production Plant
Westrock Coffee Company has cut the ribbon on another coffee manufacturing and fulfillment center in Conway, Arkansas, the company announced this week. The 525,000 sq. ft. facility compliments the company’s plant it opened in the city last summer.
From The Black Market to NYC: SAG Brings Arak Distilling to The U.S.
Arak is a distilled beverage found all over Southeast Asia and the Middle East, but until now an American version has yet to make waves. Enter SAG, an arak label founded by four Iranian friends based in New York.
New Products: Lucky Bets on Black, Magic Cactus Does Cherry
This week's gallery features a first look at Pepsi Prebiotic, the first release from Lucky Energy’s Black Label Collection, a fan-demanded flavor from Magic Cactus, and more.
KDP’s U.S. Beverages Propel Growth in Q2, CEO Cofer Talks Dyla Deal
Keurig Dr Pepper’s (KDP) U.S. beverage portfolio helped the company stick the landing for the first half of 2025, announcing total net sales up 6.1% to $4.2 billion in its Q2 earnings report this morning.
Reviews: We’re Feeling Zenjoy, Bloom is Poppin,’ Plus ‘Epicurean’ Water
Can Bloom burst through a super-stacked modern soda category? Can Zenjoy's teas melt away your stress? And what is Purerista's 'epicurean water,' anyway?
Lawyers Call ‘Fraud’ on BellRing Brands, But One Analyst is Optimistic
BellRing Brands, maker of Premier Protein and Dymatize, is facing down a swarm of lawyers as multiple law firms specializing in shareholders rights have announced investigations into the publicly traded CPG company over allegations it violated securities laws in its last earnings report.
Non-Alc Beverage Volume Falls, But Sales Growth Still Positive
Higher beverage prices covered for falling volume as growth trends remained positive during the two-week period ended July 12, including the July 4th holiday, according to an analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs.
CPG Week: Coke and Pepsi’s MAHA Makeovers? Plus, The Brand That Bested Better Bagel
On the CPG Week podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery discuss the acquisitions of Tia Lupita and Health-Ade Kombucha, new directions for the biggest beverage makers, and how Hero saved the day when Whole Foods ended its supply agreement with BetterBrand.
KDP Buys Drink Mix Maker Dyla Brands
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) has acquired drink mix manufacturer Dyla Brands, which produces Stur and a growing portfolio of co-branded liquid and powder mixes, the company announced during its earnings call this morning.
Reyes Adds Four Roses Bourbon, Japanese Imports as Spirits Book Expands
Reyes Beverage Group (RBG) has scooped up several more major spirit brands in California, with Four Roses Bourbon and Fuji Japanese Whisky the latest to join the total beverage distributor in the leadup to Republic National Distributing (RNDC) exiting the state.
The Forever War: Why Black Rifle Coffee Can’t Stay Out of Court
In the wake of its transition to a public company in 2022, Black Rifle Coffee Company became like a magnet for lawsuits, with at least seven cases involving the company filed between 2022 and 2024.
Bev-Alc Sales Continue Decline; July 4th Boosts Spirits, Mixers
Bev-alc sales continued to decline in the two-week period ending July 12, although mixers and spirits got an Independence Day boost, according to analysis of NIQ data from Goldman Sachs Equity Research.