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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.
Columbia Distributing is adding approximately 850,000 cases to its portfolio across Oregon and Washington after completing its acquisition of certain wine and spirits distribution rights from Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC).
The Boston-based, clean label energy drink startup, which launched last year, is going nationwide with distribution into all Sprouts Farmers Market stores as part of the retailer’s Forager brand discovery program.
In beverage distribution news, sports drink Coco5 hits World Cup cities' airports and smartwater enters PVOLVE fitness studios.
BRĒZ is trying to reposition itself for long-term growth and adjust its strategy to shifting regulatory demands after a challenging 2025.
Republic National Distributing Company’s (RNDC) Illinois operation – one of its remaining markets – is headed toward a shut down, as the distributor’s territory fire sale continues across the country.
DryWater is expecting to hit 41,000 doors by the end of 2026 as it targets a growing demand for clean-label, daily hydration powders.
Canadian energy drink producer GURU is expanding its GURU Lite and Zero Sugar lines into Sprouts Farmers Market stores this month.
JuneShine co-founder Forrest Dein paraphrased Willie’s namesake, country music icon Willie Nelson, in a conversation with Brewbound: “Stress is the biggest killer on the planet; cannabis is the best medicine.”
After 50 years in business, Reyes Beverage Group’s dealmaking ambitions aren't close to done – in and out of beer.
This month's distribution moves see a sake ready-to-drink (RTD) brand make a landmark leap into the country's largest distribution network, a European cocktail company make its U.S. debut through Total Wine, and ALB Vodka continue its national buildout in the wake of Republic National Distribution Company’s (RNDC) exit.
Recess has made its club channel debut through a new partnership with Costco, where it has launched a 15-pack case of its Zero Proof Mocktails.
Ryl Tea has added a $20 million Series C investment to fuel retail and distribution growth in mass and club channels.
Columbia Distributing and Hayden Beverage are officially teaming up in the Pacific Northwest.
Shakeology, the premium protein mix brand launched by wellness company BODi, has partnered with broadline distributor KeHE and launched into 80 Sprouts Farmers Market locations across the country.
