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April brought healthy growth to the non-alcoholic beverage sector, as the category reported dollar sales up 2.3% in the 52-week period ending May 2, according to the latest analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
A growing synergy between beverage brands and gummy supplements is benefiting both categories as consumers seek more functional consumables.
Functional wellness shot and cold-pressed juice brand Sol-ti has hired experienced beverage industry operators to help expand its retail footprint.
TÖST added over $1 million in bridge round funding as the brand grows its DSD network and targets on-premise retail with its new RTD canned format.
The dog days of summer appear to be weighing on non-alcoholic beverage consumption as sales remained “healthy but modestly decelerated” in the two-week period ending August 9, according to an analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
If beverage entrepreneurs somehow thought the THC drink business would be more “chill” than the non-infused side, they might soon learn a hard lesson.
Amazon is now offering Same-Day Delivery for perishable groceries in over 1,000 cities, with plans to expand to 2,300 by the end of the year.
New economic data on inflation, purchasing behavior and the impact of tariffs indicates a mixed outlook for CPG brands moving forward.
Lifeway Foods cited strong volume growth of its drinkable kefir and farmer cheese as the primary driver of record sales in the second quarter of 2025.
Convenience store foot traffic declined sequentially by approximately 133 bps year-over-year in July vs. June, with all categories besides energy drinks decelerating.
Pressed continues to make progress in expanding its wholesale business, which is rolling out its next grocery-exclusive multi-pack -- this time at over 550 Costco locations nationwide -- this month.
Higher beverage prices covered for falling volume as growth trends remained positive during the two-week period ended July 12, including the July 4th holiday, according to an analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs.
Positive beverage sales trends have U.S. convenience retailers feeling optimistic despite this year’s economic shockwaves, with growth outlook rising 3.4% according to a Goldman Sachs survey representing around 25% of the channel.
Philadelphia-based hydration brand Pure Fuel is making moves to expand its retail distribution after spending its first two years building partnerships.
UNFI’s systems have nearly returned to normal operating levels, but the company believes last month’s cybersecurity breach will result in a loss between $65M to $75M.
According to data from Numerator, groceries represented around 14% of total sales during Amazon's four-day Prime Day sales event last Tuesday through Friday.
Alt coffee maker MUD\WTR has launched into the powdered protein shake set as the brand plans its expansion further in retail.
