Leading wholesale distributor UNFI has shut down some of its computer systems, leading to service and fulfillment disruptions, following a cyberattack last week. UNFI discovered “unauthorized activity” in its network on Thursday and proactively took several systems offline.
The National Advertising Division (NAD) delivered a mixed decision to Boxed Water is Better on Friday, ruling that while several of its environmental marketing claims were backed up and qualified, others will need to change.
NielsenIQ has joined forces with FoodHealth Co. to integrate their respective datasets, enabling brands to spot and craft pitches around the incrementality their products could bring to a retailer’s set on the basis of price, health and how those factors affect consumer purchasing habits.
Justice Haynes is hoping to bring some of his rising star to startup juice brand Loom, as the University of Michigan football player has taken an equity stake in the business as part of a new NIL deal last week.
The American Beverage Association is suing the city of Santa Cruz over its proposal to tax sugar-sweetened beverages, saying it is in opposition to a 2018 California law protecting consumers from elevated grocery prices.
Beverage brands attending BevNET Live NYC on June 11 + 12 gain access to targeted education and hands-on learning through Beverage School and a series of expert-led workshops.
Are they breakout stars or just... confusing? Pizza wine, salmon jerky, kava & mushroom-infused drinks, Gen Z-inspired peanut butter and “cheezy” puff snacks. Why we're thumbs up – or down – on buzzworthy new concepts in CPG. This episode also spotlights two remarkable women on a mission to elevate the way we eat: Holly Arbuckle of Singing Pastures and Swati Elavia of Monsoon Kitchens.
While former RNDC suppliers plot their next move, what will be the impact of the distributor’s exit on independent spirits and ready-to-drink (RTD) brands in California, and beyond?
The coffee giant announced last week the arrival of Sol-ti’s refrigerated wellness shots in 2.1 oz. glass bottles, a move that brings the SoCal-based organic beverage brand into over 10,000 locations nationwide.
This week’s new product gallery includes a new look for Throne Sport Coffee, Gorgie’s exclusive flavor launch in Target and 5-Hour Energy’s (literally) glowing new flavor addition.
Koia president and CFO Michael Woolard is on to his next venture, leaving the plant-based protein beverage company to start his own consulting business. After more than six years with the brand, he has founded his own contract business, tentatively called Foundational CPG.
Soft consumer spending on bev-alc and tariff uncertainty weighed on whiskey giant Brown-Forman’s fourth quarter fiscal year 2025 earnings and outlook for next year, triggering shares to plunge 15% Thursday morning.
This week's beverage reviews feature plenty of zip (from cold brew specialists Rise), a pleasant burn (see Beckett's fiery mocktails), some tang (courtesy of Jabin) and a healthy serving of natural sweetness (via Coaqua Coconut Water).
What does it take to lead iconic brands, shape beverage trends, and solve the daily challenges of entrepreneurship? For Jack Belsito, it’s the sum of decades of experience, sharp instincts, and a deep understanding of what it really means to build lasting value in beverages. At BevNET Live this June 11 & 12 in New York City, Belsito will kick off the event with a wide-ranging conversation via “Business, Brands, Beverages, Belsito!”—offering strategic perspective from one of the industry’s most seasoned leaders.
