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TRIP has a new global brand ambassador, and you might have heard of her. Reality TV star Kendall Jenner is joining the relaxation beverage maker as an equity investor and spokesperson, with plans to be the face of an upcoming marketing campaign for the fast-growing functional brand.
David Protein’s Medici Brands has secured $250 million to scale its manufacturing and unveil a new salty snack later this year.
Nestlé has divested its vitamins, minerals and supplements (VMS) business, including Nuun Hydration, to Yellow Wood Partners for $1 billion.
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 founders who built NÜTRL into Canada's top vodka soda are putting that playbook to use again, this time with tequila.
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.
BRĒZ is trying to reposition itself for long-term growth and adjust its strategy to shifting regulatory demands after a challenging 2025.
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.
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.
Modern agua fresca maker Bawi has closed a $6 million investment as it sets its sights on the West Coast and moving into foodservice.
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 has added a $20 million Series C investment to fuel retail and distribution growth in mass and club channels.
Kevin Hart’s protein shake and supplement brand VitaHustle has received an undisclosed equity investment from private equity firm Axum Capital Partners.
Sazerac has added another ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail to its growing portfolio.
Once underwriting discounts and commissions are deducted, net proceeds are expected to be around $173.6 million, according to a press release.
The Q1 2026 funding report from Northhall paints a picture of a funding environment that is cooling, but not collapsing. Total investment in food, beverage, and CPG brands reached approximately $340M, marking a 13% decline quarter-over-quarter as deal volume also pulled back.
Launched in 2022, Phony Negroni – which includes mezcal and espresso-inspired varieties - is the top selling ready-to-serve 200mL bottled beverage in the non-alcoholic spirits segment, according to Mintel data cited in a press release.
