BRĒZ Battles for Balance Amidst Swirling Regulatory, Financial Crosswinds
BRĒZ is trying to reposition itself for long-term growth and adjust its strategy to shifting regulatory demands after a challenging 2025.
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Flaviar Acquires Speakeasy Co., Boosting B2B Business
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Foxtrot Prepares For Its Second Act
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NielsenIQ: Non-Alc Beverage Sales Decelerate in August
Non-alcoholic beverage sales felt some deceleration in the two-week period ending August 24, according to the latest analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research. Total dollar sales fell -0.2% in the two-week period, compared to +0.6% in the four-week period and +2.3% in the 12-week period.
Amidst Non-Alc Surge, Why Is Wine Struggling To Gain Momentum?
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NielsenIQ: Non-Alc Beverages See Modest Acceleration in Early August
Non-alcoholic beverage sales saw modest acceleration in the two-week period ending August 10, according to an analysis of NielsenIQ retail scanner data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
Lifeway Reports Record Sales in Q2 As Family Drama Escalates
Lifeway Foods cited volume growth of its flagship drinkable kefir as the key driver of record sales in Q2 2024, according to the company’s latest quarterly earnings report released this morning.
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.
Zevia: Sales, Volumes Fall in Q2 Though ‘Demand is Healthy’
Net sales and volumes were down for Zevia during Q2 reflecting a mixed recovery in on-shelf distribution by channel, including some temporary challenges in club, according to the brand’s quarterly earnings report released yesterday.
Monster: Muted +2.5% Sales Growth Reflects ‘Unprecendented’ U.S. Situation; Alcohol Tumbles -31.9%
Monster Beverage Corp. struggled to overcome weak sales growth for its energy drinks in Q2, while its nascent beverage-alcohol division also took a step back.
NielsenIQ: Non-Alc Beverage Sales Worsen in Second Half of July
Non-alcoholic beverage sales growth decelerated as slightly stronger pricing growth was more than offset by weaker volumes in the two-week period ending July 27.
Celsius: Record Revenue in Q2, But Gains Slowing Down
Celsius reported a 23.4% rise in revenue in Q2 2024, as the energy drink maker’s growth continued to slow after a prolonged period of significant gains, according to the quarterly earnings report released this morning.