oHHo Sees (RED) in First Collab with International Medical Charity

Cannabis products maker oHHo is giving back via a new partnership with international healthcare non-profit (RED), the first time the charity has partnered with a cannabis brand, via a new line of co-branded THC drinks and edibles which will contribute to the charity.

Taste Radio: Prime & Messi’s Mas+ Do Battle. Who Benefits? Plus, We Dip & Bake.

Days away from BevNET’s winter events in Marina Del Rey, the hosts discuss the legal battle between lifestyle fitness brands Prime and Mas+ by Messi and why it may help one company more than the other, regardless of the outcome. They also sample a big brand’s take on an ethnic classic and explain their love/hate relationship with an emerging brand.

How Sake Brewers Are Chasing Trends to Woo American Palates

In Japan, some of the country’s oldest sake brewers are eagerly awaiting a decision next month on their bid for the rice wine to win recognition as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, a commendation reflecting the depth to which the beverage is tied to national pride and tradition. Other ambitious brewers, meanwhile, are just as eager to buck tradition altogether.

Vitamin Energy Accuses 5-Hour of Running ‘Illegal Monopoly’ in Lawsuit

Shot maker Vitamin Energy is gunning for the king of the category. The startup brand filed a lawsuit last week against 5-Hour Energy owner Manoj Bhargava and the brand’s associated companies, alleging it has violated U.S. antitrust and false advertising laws, wielding an unfair monopoly over the energy shots business.

BevNET Live Winter 2024: Agenda Highlights

We’ve posted the complete agenda for BevNET Live, taking place on December 8-10 in Marina del Rey, CA. Key features include growth-focused presentations, technical workshops, Beverage School for startups, one-to-one meetings with retailers, product sampling, and the New Beverage Showdown.

A Drink With…Asheville Tea Co. Founder Jessie Dean

After Hurricane Helene pulled its production facility off its foundation, Asheville Tea Co. has used "unbridled optimism" as it rebuilds amid a challenging climate for raising new capital.

Taste Radio: The ‘Unapologetically Honest’ Way This Brand Sets Itself Apart

Josh White, the co-founder of pioneering canned water brand Cano Water, explains why he describes himself as “an accidental entrepreneur,” how a cold email helped the company land its first major retailer and how the brand is leaning into its British roots as it expands distribution into the U.S.

Investment Analysis: As a Dry 2024 Ends, Brands Should Invest in Self-Love

Big-brand portfolio reshuffling isn’t going to all of a sudden clear a pathway to acquisition for tiny brands to get scooped up by huge food concerns – at least not right now. Instead, strategics are looking for those billion-dollar acquisitions that can bring them tangible revenue gains.

BevNET Live Winter 2024 is Just Two Weeks Away!

The leading event for the beverage industry is just two weeks away! More than 700 beverage industry professionals are already registered. Check out the agenda and attendee list and start planning your BevNET Live experience.