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The food and beverage giant rode gains outside the U.S. that pushed organic revenue up 2.4% in the quarter, with net revenue up 6.4%. But PepsiCo chairman and CEO Ramon Laguarta acknowledged that the ongoing conflict in Iran and its subsequent effects on global gas prices have accelerated a change in consumer behavior.
Top Dog Cocktails Makes $1.3M Investment In Flamboyant Water To Fuel RTD, Caribbean Expansion
Philadelphia-based Top Dog Cocktails has invested $1.3 million in a strategic joint venture with Caribbean beverage brand Flamboyant Water to build a line of ready-to-drink (RTD) rum cocktails and develop a foothold in an untapped market.
How To Avoid Term Sheet Pitfalls With Habitat Partners And Morrison Foerster
At BevNET Live Summer, Morrison Foerster's Chuck Cotter and Habitat Partner's Daniel Faierman discuss how to navigate the fundraising process.
Morrison Seger Founder Rogers Healy Talks VC Philosophy and Why Brands ‘Need Friends’
Rogers Healy's eye for talent has helped him become one of the most prodigious early stage investors in beverages in recent years through his venture firm Morrison Seger. But it’s not everything.
M&A Activity For Scaled RTD Brands Expected to Ramp Up
"It's going to be an M&A musical chair game," Arlington Capital Advisors managing director Townsend Ziebold said earlier this month at Beer Marketer's Insights conference, as too many strategic buyers are chasing too few scaled ready-to-drink (RTD) brands.
Report: Nutrabolt Recruits Banks to Lead IPO
According to an exclusive on Tuesday in Reuters, Nutrabolt, whose C4 and Bloom energy drinks have over $1 billion in combined sales, has enlisted JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs and Bank of America to lead its initial public offering.
Kroger to Acquire Giant Eagle for $1.65B
Kroger has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire regional grocery chain Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion, marking its first major acquisition since its failed megamerger with Albertsons.
Amass Brands Expands, Taps Into Sparkling Protein, Hemp Trends
Amass Brands Group is pushing further into next-gen non-alcoholic beverage categories with a pair of investments over the past week.
CPG Week Podcast: Tara Bosch’s Next Bet and Trade Dress Distress
This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss Algae Cooking Club’s funding round and BRĒZ’s strategic pivot, plus SmartSweets founder Tara Bosch’s second entrepreneurial act and a legal battle between two electrolyte beverage makers.
The Zero Proof Acquires The New Bar For On-Premise Reach
The Zero Proof, a leading ANA beverage platform, today announced the acquisition of The New Bar, a West Coast-based non-alc hospitality and discovery program. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Meet the Investor: Elly Truesdell of New Fare Partners
At BevNET Live NYC 2026 several investors from top CPG capital firms sat down to offer a window into their outlook on the food and beverage industry and what they’re seeking in future portfolio brands.
Bawi Closes $6M To Fuel West Coast Retail, Foodservice Expansion
Modern agua fresca maker Bawi has closed a $6 million investment as it sets its sights on the West Coast and moving into foodservice.
Ingredion to Buy U.K. Competitor Tate & Lyle in $3.6B Deal
Food and beverage ingredients producer Ingredion will acquire competing U.K. manufacturer Tate & Lyle in a $3.6 billion (2.7 billion pound) cash deal.
Ryl Tea Brings In $20M As Retailers Bet on “Modern Tea Movement”
Ryl Tea has added a $20 million Series C investment to fuel retail and distribution growth in mass and club channels.