BevNET Live Summer 2025
BevNET LIVE is the premiere event for beverage brands, distributors, service providers, retailers and investors to discuss what’s next for the industry. With the industry’s foremost speakers and our New Beverage Showdown, BevNET Live attracts 100s of brands to each event.
Videos
Business, Brands, Beverages, Belsito!
Our first conversation of the day brings advice and perspective from one of the country's accomplished beverage company CEOs.
Leadership Lesson: Learning from the Yerba Madre Name Change
We look at the reasons the yerba mate category leader put its brand through seismic change – and how brand leaders can think about implementing major changes at their own companies.
Investment Trends: Inside Funding Collectives
Multi-member investment syndicates and shared platforms are becoming powerful value-added investors for beverage brands; our panelists discuss the best ways to partner with them.
Share of Sip
The data behind key developments affecting pricing, innovation, assortment and consumer appetites for beverage brands.
Adult NA: Building the Category
Learning from NA Spirits brands as they try to create retail scale and capitalize on growing consumer interest.
Tackling Tough Decisions
Tackling Tough Decisions | Koia’s Chris Hunter has built brands across multiple categories; he’ll discuss key decision points for founders and share advice as both a CEO and investor.
The State of the Canna-Bev
Amidst massive growth online and shifting regulations at the state and local level, how can cannabis-based beverage brands find a steady state?
New Beverage Showdown Semifinal Round
Watch the BevNET Live Summer 2025 Beverage Showdown semifinals! 12 innovative brands pitch their drinks to expert judges in NYC, vying for a spot in the finals.
New Beverage Showdown Finals - Round I
BevNET Live Summer 2025: Beverage Showdown Finals Round 1. Judges from Coca-Cola, Whole Foods, Suite9c & BevNET critique Como No, HY.Q, and OOSO Sparkling Tea.
A Conversation with Mel Landis
Olipop’s new president is a longtime Coke and CPG executive; he’ll share his ideas for bringing growth, efficiency and opportunity to entrepreneurial brands – and to Olipop itself.
Buyer Calls: Breaking into Key Channels
Retailers say they crave new products – but how do you convince them you’re the one? We look at the role of intuition, positioning and data to help brands make the sale.
What Strategics Want
Considering a strategic acquisition for your beverage brand? Learn how to get noticed, build value, and navigate the complex world of M&A from founders and experts.
New Beverage Showdown Finals - Round II
Beverage Showdown Finals: Kif's gut-healthy soda, Lucky Ox's Asian-inspired drinks, and Jubilee's veggie-infused milk.
Polar Express: Lessons with Ralph Crowley
The Polar CEO discusses business strategy, growth, and distribution partnerships for entrepreneurial brands, as well as his thoughts on the long-term direction of the industry.
Stay Disruptive at Any Size
Chobani remains an insurgent brand even as it leads its category. CCO John Frost sits down to discuss methods for keeping innovation at the forefront throughout a company’s life cycle.
The Power of Brand: Liquid Death's Lust for Life
Liquid Death CSO Marisa Bertha reveals how brand and strategy drive explosive growth. Learn their secrets to captivating content and category expansion.
New Beverage Showdown: OOSO Sparkling Tea Crowned Champion!
OOSO Sparkling Tea wins New Beverage Showdown! Co-founders Sophia & Ollie discuss their winning tea, non-alc strategy, and future growth, including fundraising.