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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.
The Calexo team are professionals at pivoting. In their five years on the market, the four person co-founding team has moved their product strategy twice. Just when it settled on a product strategy, the California-based brand was kicked out of its home market.
What's in and what is on its way out for beverage in 2025? A panel of industry experts weighed in on what trends are hot, which are simmering and which ones are cooling off.
The Mindful Drinking Fest returned to Washington, D.C. this past weekend, bringing together over 1,200 attendees and nearly 220 adult non-alcoholic products in a Dry January celebration that has grown 10 times since its first iteration.
"Mental performance" shot brand Magic Mind is expanding its functional 2 oz. drinks into more retail doors this year on the back of a strong online subscriber base and a new investment secured last year.
Today’s crystal ball is spinning with innovation insights and retail revelations that may signal a prosperous future for select beverage segments. Let’s take a closer look at market researcher SPINS’ 2025 predictions.
Non-alcoholic beverage sales growth “accelerated” sequentially in the latest two-week period ending December 28 amid stronger volume and stable average pricing.
The adult non-alcoholic (ANA) beverage category has been driven recently by demand for functional options intentionally crafted to have an effect and positioned toward experiential occasions.
The state of grocery retail in 2024 was characterized by the failed Kroger-Albertsons merger, abrupt bankruptcies (and resurrections) and a trend toward small-format stores.
The proposed $24.6 billion Kroger/Albertsons mega-merger was temporarily blocked today by a federal judge, who ruled in favor of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) suing to block the deal.
KeHE has introduced a new opt-in fee structuring program that allows emerging brands to trade associated, first-year onboarding fees for a consistent 2% flat rate, a move intended to make the distribution powerhouse “easier and more cost effective” to work with.
BevNET Live Day One brought discussions on the true meaning of category disrupting innovations, a temperature check on the investment and M&A market, a lesson for emerging brands on how to utilize TikTok Shop and more.
With the help of new brand ambassador NBA star Josh Hart, watermelon water brand Mela is taking a broad distribution approach targeting independent convenience and mass retailers.
This weekend, Union Kitchen opened up the kitchen doors and invited in hundreds of attendees while offering a chance to chat with, sample and shop nearly 150 brands during its Meet the Makers event. Here’s some highlights from what we saw.
Despite strong order demand from its retail partners, ginger beer producer Reed’s saw sales and profit declines in Q3 due to “repetitive” production limitations and short shipments, according to the company’s latest earnings report.
