Distribution: VALR Gets Midwestern, Odyssey Lands In Airport Channel
In recent distribution news, energy drink makers are capitalizing on demand in convenience, conventional grocery and airport channels.
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Thrive Market Drops Alcohol, Bets Big on Adult NA with 100+ SKU Expansion
The online grocery retailer announced today it is adding more than 100 SKUs across 20 brands to its adult non-alcoholic beverage set, while simultaneously dropping all of its existing alcoholic offerings.
Once Upon A Coconut Partners With L.A. Libations; Albertsons Launch in 2026
Once Upon A Coconut has partnered with beverage incubator L.A. Libations to help grow its business in Southern California.
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What’s Next For Hemp-Derived THC After California’s Emergency Action?
Hemp-derived cannabis companies face an uncertain path forward as they navigate an increasingly difficult climate for retail distribution as states like California restrict what can be sold and where.
CA Closing Door On Hemp-Derived THC Products
Citing concerns over public health, California's Governor Gavin Newsom proposed on Friday an emergency regulation that will heavily restrict “intoxicating hemp products.”
Insider Daily Briefing: Major Players Seek To Take THC Direct
In the emerging adult non-alcoholic segment, we’ve seen retailers like Sèchey and Boisson make the jump from online to brick-and-mortar stores in search of a wider audience. It’s a smart strategy – but can it be reverse engineered for another new and disruptive category: THC infused drinks?
Energy Drink Roundup: KDP and Black Rifle Unite, PepsiCo Slims Its Celsius Orders
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) may be sitting on a robust portfolio of coffee brands, but it’s Black Rifle Coffee Company’s upcoming energy drink line that has the beverage giant entering a new distribution deal.
Sazerac Selects Reyes Beverage Group to Sell BuzzBallz in 4 States
Sazerac-owned BuzzBallz has selected the Reyes Beverage Group as its distributor in California, Illinois, Indiana and South Carolina, the multistate wholesaler announced today.
Amidst Non-Alc Surge, Why Is Wine Struggling To Gain Momentum?
The non-alcoholic alternative movement continues to build momentum but alcohol-removed wine is struggling to keep up as sourcing, production and a higher price point hinder broad consumer appeal.
Spirits Distribution: Green River Aims for On-Prem; Alc-A-Chino Buzzes Into Live Nation
Our latest distribution roundup finds Green River going after bartenders in new markets and Alpine Distilling chasing Tennessee's culinary scene, while Howie’s Spiked Alc-A-Chino signs a deal with Live Nation. Plus, news from Good Days and Costa Tequila.
A Drink With… Little Saints’ Megan Klein
Little Saints founder and CEO Megan Klein talked with BevNET about the existential challenges of operating a NA brand, learning its customers' needs and the strength of being digitally native as the brands grows.
New York Governor Passes DTC for Hard Cider and Spirits
Spirits, hard cider, mead and braggot producers can now ship their products directly to New York consumers.
Distribution Roundup: Pecana Heads Southwest, Green Cola Grows in Garden State
Pecana Nut Milk is trekking out across the Southwest with new retail expansion in Texas, New Mexico and California; Natural soda brand Green Cola has partnered with New Jersey management and sales company Cascadia Managing Brands; Microdrink maker Waterdrop is taking to the skies as a partner of German airline Lufthansa.
After An Ugly Breakup, Boisson & Its Former Partners Look For the Way Forward
The adult non-alc industry was rocked in April when pioneering retailer Boisson shut its nine physical stores and filed for bankruptcy. Now, many non-alc brands are still asking questions about the closure, while others are finding opportunity in a growing landscape.
Sober Festival Goers Seeing New NA Options
The functional and THC beverage categories are seizing the opportunity at live music festivals to build brand awareness and recontextualize the overall festival experience while giving promoters a revenue boost among a growing base of consumers moderating their alcohol intake.
Southern Glazer’s to Acquire Horizon Beverage, Adding Massachusetts and Rhode Island to Footprint
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has plans to acquire Horizon Beverage Group, Southern Glazer’s announced today. The deal includes all of Norton, Massachusetts-based Horizon Beverage’s Massachusetts and Rhode Island operations and beer, wine and spirits portfolio, adding two states to the largest bev-alc distributor’s footprint.
KDP: “Healthy” Q2 Growth, Amid Coffee Declines
Keurig Dr Pepper reported single-digit net sales growth and margin expansion in its Q2 2024 earnings call amid challenges in coffee pricing and at-home consumption.