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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.
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Amazon Capitalizes On Delivery Surge With Same-Day F&B Expansion
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.
Tariffs, Inflation And Shifting Consumer Habits Signal Retail Uncertainty Ahead
New economic data on inflation, purchasing behavior and the impact of tariffs indicates a mixed outlook for CPG brands moving forward.
Amid Acquisition Negotiations, Lifeway Forecasts Record Annual Sales Growth
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 Retail Traffic Slows in July, But Energy Drinks Still Surging
Convenience store foot traffic declined sequentially by approximately 133 bps year-over-year in July vs. June, with all categories besides energy drinks decelerating.
Distribution: Pressed’s Pack Strategy Expands At Costco
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.
Non-Alc Beverage Volume Falls, But Sales Growth Still Positive
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.
Survey: Convenience Retailers Raise Growth Forecast As Energy Drinks Surge
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.
Inside Pure Fuel’s Partnerships-Over-Retail Strategy
Philadelphia-based hydration brand Pure Fuel is making moves to expand its retail distribution after spending its first two years building partnerships.
UNFI Sustains Up To $75M Loss From Cybersecurity Incident
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.
Protein Shakes, Hydration Top Sales Charts For Amazon’s Prime Day
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.
MUD\WTR Pumps Up With Protein, Positions For Retail Expansion
Alt coffee maker MUD\WTR has launched into the powdered protein shake set as the brand plans its expansion further in retail.
Hawaiian Soda Co. Scales Beyond The Islands With California Club Expansion
Hawaiian Soda Co. is establishing a West Coast retail presence with a new club store partnership as mainland demand grows for modern soda with island flavors.
Matcha With a Mission: Equitea Pivots To Café Concept
After losing its sole co-packer and walking away from an investment deal, Equitea is pivoting away from adaptogenic RTD teas into a "matcha studio" concept to better connect with its community-based mission.
BevNET Live: What You Need to Make the Break for Mainstream Retail
Getting into mainstream retail is an uphill battle no matter where a brand is in its journey, but there’s no doubt that the earlier you are, the harder it is. So what’s a startup beverage company to do?