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Atlanta-based NA bottle shop The Zero Co. is opening up its business nationwide, now offering shipping across the contiguous U.S. market. Consumers can purchase beverages from the retailer’s website, thezeroco.co, with free shipping available on orders over $150.
Eight months after the launch of protein soda brand SkyPop, the rebranded version of Don’t Quit says its emphasis on flavor first has led it to rapidly reach 10,000 doors nationwide with more innovation and expansion slated for the coming months.
Kava and kanna have positioned as the next thing in functional adult non-alcoholic alternatives as hemp-derived THC's future remains uncertain.
Functional beverage mix Nello is making its first leap into liquid with a line of clean energy drinks, launching exclusively in Target.
Once Upon a Coconut is making a bigger play for the mainstream grocery shopper, securing nationwide placement across the Albertsons Companies network as it continues expanding its retail footprint.
Premium canned cocktail brand MOTH has raised $15 million as it positions for growth in the U.S. and in the U.K.
AriZona Beverages has secured a distribution deal with Italian mineral water brand Ferrarelle to bring its new canned line to U.S. retail.
This week, Target is adding a pair of digital-native, next-gen supplement brands to its assortment, welcoming Momentous and Kylie Jenner's k2o onto shelves nationwide.
Hard soda slinger Crooked Pop is adding a veteran beverage executive to its team as it moves from an initial regional launch toward broader distribution.
Refillable aluminum bottle brand PATH has secured an undisclosed new investment led by Agility Ventures, as the brand looks globally for growth opportunities.
Morales Beverage Group (MBG), the distribution arm of Mexcor International, has signed a letter of intent (LOI) to acquire Republic National Distributing Company’s (RNDC) Indiana assets and operations, the companies announced today. The deal would add a sixth state to MBG’s distribution footprint.
One of the Southeast’s largest beer distributors, Gulf Distributing Holdings, is investing in its spirits division, pairing a newly created leadership role with its latest infrastructure investment.
Beyond The Plant Protein Co. is expanding distribution of its first functional beverage, Beyond Immerse, to all 14 Erewhon locations across Southern California.
7 Brew is taking its rapid expansion beyond the drive-thru, rolling out canned coffees and energy drinks at Walmart as it looks to translate its growing foodservice following into a broader retail business.
Collagen-infused tea maker Pretty Tasty is entering all Target locations nationwide, following rollouts with Sprouts Farmers Market and LifeTime Fitness earlier this year.
There's new leadership at the top of Everyday Dose, though founder Jack Savage remains a key figure at the functional coffee company.
Diageo CEO Sir Dave Lewis has refused to share publicly the number of jobs the company is cutting as part of its ongoing $1 billion restructuring effort. However, the company’s annual report released Tuesday revealed Diageo cut its workforce by more than 6% in its 2026 fiscal year (ending June 30).
