BevNET Live on June 11 + 12 in NYC: How to Break Into Key Channels

We’ve convened a special panel for BevNET Live in New York, taking place on June 11 + 12 in NYC, to look at the factors that can drive your pitch, taking into account the role of intuition, positioning, and data to help emerging brands win their buyer calls.

Taste Radio: Own & Infer – Behind The Scenes Of A ‘Perfect’ Brand Refresh

After a challenging 2024, Lemon Perfect knew it was time for a reset. Founder Yanni Hufnagel led the charge with a reengineered bottle and improved formula, but the brand’s comeback wouldn’t be complete without a revitalized look. Enter Paula Grant and her creative studio Suite9C, tasked with developing a daring visual identity refresh. This is the story of how a brand turned setback into spotlight.

Crystal Geyser Joins the Surging Flavored Sparkling Category

CG Roxane is the leveraging its flagship brand Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water to enter the flavored sparkling water space, which grew 9.3% year-over-year, outpacing both flavored still water and non-flavored sparkling water during that period.

Beer Run: Can THC Brands Find Safety in Three-Tier System?

Having leveraged DTC distribution to meet the unique needs of the category, hemp brands are now facing a massive question: how to marry steady online sales with the larger opportunity within beverage-alcohol retail.

Web Weed: THC Drinks Crush It Online – But For How Long?

After successfully building a strong consumer base online with DTC, the hemp-derived THC drink category is weighing whether ecommerce is a viable long-term channel for success or a familiar first step to broader retail goals.