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DryWater Finds Everyday Hydration Niche, Expands To 41K Doors
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.
Beverage Sales Rise Amid Memorial Day Holiday
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NA Retailer Boisson Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Company ‘Reorganizing’ to Focus on E-Commerce and Wholesale
Adult non-alc retailer Boisson will be restructuring the company under chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing financial challenges amidst an “overly aggressive expansion plan” and the “inefficient deployment of capital.”
Whole Foods to Open Mini “Daily Shop” Stores in New York
The Amazon-owned grocery chain announced today that it will begin opening up new “small-format” stores, called Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, for quick trips in several urban markets, beginning with a Manhattan location this fall.
Monster: Q4 Sales Up Double-Digits amid Lower Freight, Higher Pricing
Though finishing slightly below some analyst expectations, Monster Beverage Company reported strong double-digit growth in its Q4 and full year 2023 earnings report yesterday, as improved expenses boosted gross profit even as headwinds from its alcohol business and Bang acquisition impacted results.
Data: Non-Alc Beverage Volumes Rebound in Early February
Non-alcoholic beverage sales were “healthy and accelerated” as volume sales rebounded in the two-week period ending February 10, according to the latest analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
Data: BevAlc Sales Growth ‘Sharply’ Decelerates on Inclement Weather
Total BevAlc sales growth decelerated sharply in the two-week period ended January 27, reflecting accelerated volume declines and relatively steady average pricing growth, according to Goldman Sachs Equity Research’s latest analysis of NielsenIQ data.
BellRing: Premier Protein ‘Drives Outperformance’ in Q1 Though Supply Remains ‘Tight’
BellRing Brands – the producer of Premier Protein and Dymatize brands – this week reported Q1 2024 net sales of $430.4 million, up 18.7% year-over-year, as it continues to grow and diversify its portfolio of protein shakes and powder supplements.
Data: Non-Alc Beverage Sales Decelerate, Hindered By Sharper Volume Declines
Non-alcoholic beverage sales decelerate during the two-week period ending January 27 as volume growth declines “accelerated in conjunction with a slight acceleration in pricing growth,” according to Goldman Sachs Equity Research’s latest analysis of NielsenIQ data.
Vita Coco Chops Runa, All Products Discontinued
The Vita Coco Company’s plant-based energy drink brand Runa may be on the auction block after being discontinued, effective immediately, according to the brand’s website.
Retailer Profile: Inside Albertson’s
We meet with key decision-makers at Albertson's, the 2nd-largest supermarket chain in the country, to find out how entrepreneurial brands can succeed in their stores, and to understand their outlook for the business going forward.
Lemon Perfect Debuts Larger Format, New Flavors
Lemon Perfect’s plans for 2024 follow a simple strategy: go big. That applies to both physical footprint -- in the guise of a new 15.2 oz. PET bottle, replacing the existing 12 oz. format -- and the brand’s market ambitions.
Ozempic & CPG: Fear & Loathing, or False Alarm?
The long term impact of GLP-1 drugs on consumer behavior remains to be seen but many CPG food and beverage companies are already preparing.
Road Warriors: Tips for Winning Your Costco Roadshow
Club chain Costco for years has used roadshow sampling events as a testing ground for new brands being considered for a rotation in-store. The process of planning, staging, executing and following through can be complicated and fraught with risk.
Data: Non-Alc Beverage Sales “Strong and Accelerated” as Volumes Improve
Non-alcoholic beverage sales remained “healthy and accelerated” in the two-week period ending November 18 reflecting heightened volume growth despite broadly stable pricing, according to an analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
Circana: Food and Beverage Volumes Expected to Rise in 2024
Food and beverage volume sales are expected to improve in 2024 as several of the major headwinds facing the industry are on pace to ease in the coming months, according to a new report by market research firm Circana.