BevNET Live Day Two Recap: Where Does Hemp Go Next?
BevNET Live Day Two featured insights from VC investors, conversations with entrepreneurs and deep dives into emerging drink categories.
Beverage Industry News, Reviews, Events, & Jobs
Taste Radio: A ‘Live’ Take: In a Crowded Market, Clarity Wins
What separates the brands that break through from the ones that get left behind? At BevNET Live NYC 2026, founders, retailers, and investors pointed to a common answer: clarity. In this episode, recorded live from the event, the hosts recap key takeaways from day one, including emerging trends in ingestible beauty and why a crystal-clear value proposition is more important than ever.
Suja Life Posts 22.5% Q1 Sales Growth in First Public Earnings
Fresh off its public debut in May, Suja Life reported strong first-quarter results fueled by distribution gains, promotional activity and continued momentum across its portfolio.
Six Finalists Move Forward in New Beverage Showdown 31
Six beverage startups emerged from a field of 12 contestants to secure a spot in tomorrow’s final round of New Beverage Showdown 31 at BevNET Live New York City 2026.
Beverage Sales Rise Amid Memorial Day Holiday
Non-alcoholic beverages accelerated during the second half of May as Memorial Day celebrations helped increase dollar sales 4.5%.
Featured Jobs
Taste Radio: How Mooala Built A Multi-Million Dollar Brand By Keeping It Simple
What if the secret to winning in CPG wasn’t chasing the next trend – but staying focused on simple ingredients, a clear brand promise, and flawless execution? Jeff Richards, founder and CEO of plant-based milk brand Mooala, explains how a commitment to organic sourcing, clear positioning, and a disciplined retail strategy helped transform a scrappy startup into one of the category’s fastest-growing companies.
Distribution: GURU Heads to Sprouts; Maïzly Adds Harris Teeter
Canadian energy drink producer GURU is expanding its GURU Lite and Zero Sugar lines into Sprouts Farmers Market stores this month.
Hoplark’s Brand Refresh Aims to Boost Discovery Across Channels
Hoplark is rolling out a comprehensive refresh this summer aimed at solidifying its identity across categories while broadening its reach to new consumers.
Bawi Closes $6M To Fuel West Coast Retail, Foodservice Expansion
Modern agua fresca maker Bawi has closed a $6 million investment as it sets its sights on the West Coast and moving into foodservice.
Video: Rewatch Recent Videos
BevNET's video content includes thousands of video interviews with leading industry experts and topics such as investing, e-commerce, branding, current events and more.
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New Beverage Showdown Winner Announcement and Judging Breakdown
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The Long Run: Lessons from the Founders Who Stay (And One Who Came Back)
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Term Sheets in the Trenches: Finding the Right Capital Fit
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The State of Cannabevs: Strategy on Deadline
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New Beverage Showdown Finals, Part 2
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AI and Online Retail: Brand Building Meets Agentic Commerce
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Meet the Investor 3: Rogers Healy, Morrison Seger VC Partners
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Trip Planning: Inside Breakout Brand Channel Strategy
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New Beverage Showdown Finals, Part 1
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Taste Radio Studio - Day 2 Interviews
JuneShine Refreshes, Ramps Up Willie’s as November Hemp-Derived THC Ban Looms
JuneShine co-founder Forrest Dein paraphrased Willie’s namesake, country music icon Willie Nelson, in a conversation with Brewbound: “Stress is the biggest killer on the planet; cannabis is the best medicine.”
BevNET Live NYC Takes Place This Week! Join More Than 700 Beverage Professionals
In just two days, New York City becomes the center of gravity for the beverage industry! Brands who missed out previous years told us the same thing: they wished they'd gone. This year, you don’t have to wish. Be the brand that makes the trip, joins an industry-leading cohort of executives, buyers, and investors, and leaves NYC with new relationships, new partners, and new opportunities on the table.
Tom Brady Teams With Gopuff to Launch Good Nut Premium Coconut Water
NFL legend Tom Brady continues to push further into the beverage industry, announcing a collaboration with gopuff on a new line of premium coconut water.
Profile: Swinger Tees Up Golf As Next Frontier for ‘Leisure’ Energy
Over the past year, the Ojai, Calif.- based brand has been slowly cultivating its audiences on the links, betting that a golf-oriented approach and aesthetic can eventually make it a household name.
Ingredion to Buy U.K. Competitor Tate & Lyle in $3.6B Deal
Food and beverage ingredients producer Ingredion will acquire competing U.K. manufacturer Tate & Lyle in a $3.6 billion (2.7 billion pound) cash deal.
Reyes CEO Tom Day On RNDC Deal, Scaling Spirits and Wine Business
After 50 years in business, Reyes Beverage Group’s dealmaking ambitions aren't close to done – in and out of beer.