New Products: Protein Options Abound, Talking Rain Enters Prebiotic Soda
In this week’s new products roundup, protein is king with new additions from Lean Body, Quest Nutrition, Joyburst and Genius Gourmet.
“The Three-Tier System Is Broken.” This Craft Distiller Aims To Fix It.
When Adam Spiegel founded Sonoma Distilling Company in 2010, it was the 15th distillery to open in California. Now the Golden State boasts more than 300 distilleries, more than any other state, and Spiegel is embarking on a new chapter aiming to help revitalize what he calls a “broken three-tier system.”
Do Cannabis Beverages Have An Ecommerce Problem?
Cannabis beverages are at a crossroads where on the one hand it is seeking clearer regulation on the path to broader retail distribution, but aligning with the alcohol industry could sacrifice hemp drinks' key growth driver: ecommerce sales.
Taste Radio: Unpacking The Aura, Hiyo & Alani Deals. Plus, We Get ‘Fair’ & ‘Passionate’.
Aura Bora is acquired. Hiyo adds $19 million and a strategic partner. And Celsius drops $1.8 billion on Alani Nu. Oh, and Spindrift is back in the soda biz. Yeah, it’s been a busy week and the hosts have lots to say. We also sit down with Alex Duong, the founder & CEO of Fair & Square and Lena Zhuravsky, the founder of passionfruit-centric beverage brand Passion Joy.
New Beverage Showdown at BevNET Live: Apply to Pitch Your Beverage Startup in NYC This June
Showcase your emerging beverage brand and leave a lasting impression on hundreds of industry leaders, investors, and fellow entrepreneurs during BevNET’s New Beverage Showdown, presented by Coca Cola North America New Revenue Stream. The premier business pitch competition returns for its 26th edition at BevNET Live on June 12–13, 2025, in New York City.
Reviews: Spindrift SODA, S. Pellegrino CIAO!, Not Beer, Shonen
This week's roundup of new product reviews is all about bubbles, in the guise of modern sodas from Shonen and Spindrift, plus flavored sparkling waters from S. Pellegrino and Not Beer.
CPG Week: Spindrift Soda and Alani Nu Acquisition
The CPG Week team discusses the launch of a new soda line from sparkling water maker Spindrift just a month after its sale to a private equity group. Then, the group digs into the details of Celsius Holdings’ $1.8 billion acquisition of competitor Alani Nu and examines how the deal could impact distribution in the energy drink category as well as what the sale spells for prior owner (and PRIME maker) Congo Brands.
Big Deal: The Most Important Beverage Transactions, 2024
Even in a tough year, beverage brands that were able to show organic growth were also able to find investors willing to back expansion. Investors remained interested in the energy drink and modern soda categories, as well as protein-enhanced drinks and NA Beer.
Vita Coco: Inventory Recovery Fuels Q4
Vita Coco announced it had recovered from supply chain challenges in Q3 with 20% net sales growth year-over-year in Q4 and a gross margin improvement of 2% for the full year.
RNDC CEO Out After Losing Major Suppliers in California
The CEO of Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is out this morning following the distributor’s loss of two major suppliers in the country’s largest spirits market.
Elevator Talk: Kombuchade, Sky Barn, Dice Provisions, Grind with Gratitude
Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week's special co-host is Dr. Sebastian Dreher, the Venture Manager - North America for DöhlerGroup, who shared his thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.
Who Will Win The Billion-Dollar Adult Non-Alc Market?
Glancing at the adult non-alc (ANA) section of a store, most drinkers aspiring to moderate for the first time likely won’t find brands they recognize. They might prefer it that way.
KDP: U.S. Refreshment Beverages Boost Q4 Earnings Amid Coffee Declines
KDP reported today a 5.2% year-over-year net sales increase to $4.1 billion in Q4, driven by segment growth in U.S. refreshment beverages and international markets despite dragging from an ongoing decline in U.S. coffee sales.
Taste Radio: The Rockstar Entrepreneur. How Sammy Hagar Is Building His Next $100M Brand.
Sammy Hagar’s passion for tequila runs deep. But the iconic rock star, best known for his time as the frontman of Van Halen, has an even deeper commitment to earning and preserving the trust of his fans. Santo Spirits is where those two worlds meet.