- Springdale senior associate Mollye Santulli shared her insight on the current state of investing, what brands should focus on when fundraising and how to prepare for a pitch.
- Hoist Hydration is bringing in some seasoned talent to lead a new stage of growth, naming former Rowdy Energy and Vitaminwater marketer Hallie Lorber as CEO.
- Mountain Dew, a brand of PepsiCo, is shaking things up with its latest release: Dirty Mountain Dew Cream Soda Dew, the first indulgent flavor in its portfolio.
- Sazerac Company has partnered with Molson Coors-aligned wholesaler Andrews Distributing on three new ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages in Texas, adding a regional portfolio to the spirit company’s expanding RTD business.
- Discover how Danone revitalizes Activia to captivate Gen Z and Millennials through influencer-led campaigns and innovative product offerings, enhancing the brand's appeal in the competitive probiotic market.
- The energy drink brand, a joint venture backed by 1st Phorm, UFC boss Dana White and Anheuser-Busch InBev, has revealed three-time mixed martial arts (MMA) champion Michael Chandler as its newest partner and a central focus of new...
- Charlie Sheen and brand innovation shop The Silent Group are shaking up the non-alcohol beer market with the launch of Wild AF.
- Edacious and the Regenerative Organic Alliance are partnering to quantify the nutritional impact of regenerative organic farming, creating a data-driven roadmap that links growing practices to human and planetary health.
- The 13th annual Negroni Week came to a close last week, and this year Campari aimed to slay with a new frontwoman.
- The Pepsi-owned CSD brand is jumping into soda’s hottest trend with the appropriately named Dirty Mountain Dew Cream Soda Dew, available in standard and zero-sugar versions.
- We have a windfall of new beverage launches in this week’s new product gallery with limited time launches from Celsius, Laird and more. Elsewhere the dairy brands innovated against growing demands from co-op Organic Valley’s push deeper...
- Ten years ago, the idea of canned milk powering a fast-growing brand might have seemed far-fetched. And yet, Slate – which recently announced $23 million in fresh funding – has proven just how powerful a novel concept can be. The hosts...
- U.K.-based Something & Nothing is seeking to rethink the future of the category with its first stateside out-of-home campaign, “Not Pop.”
- Growth is slowing down for spirits-based RTDs, but gains in the on-premise and emerging flavor categories hint at opportunities, according to bev-alc consulting and data firm 3 Tier Beverages.
- While emerging rivals seek to move in, Starbucks announced on Thursday that it’s shuttering hundreds of stores along with around 900 non-retail jobs in search of around $1 billion in cost savings.
- The US's tariffs are reshaping the global coffee market, pressuring producing countries and making some markets more desirable
- Hy-Vee debuted a new partnership with nutrition intelligence platform FoodHealth Company, becoming the first retailer to bring the color-coded, numerical nutritional score directly to products sold in-stores.
- As the soda category reshapes itself under the influence of new better-for-you brands, South African soda and kids beverage producer Pura is seeking a slice of the pie in America.
- Alfonso Loeschen will assume the role of CEO at Nespresso and join the Nestlé executive board on November 1, 2025.
- Real estate developer Beckett Industries is launching a $50 million venture capital fund that will target early-stage food and beverage businesses.
- “We are happy to announce that Alfonso will become the new CEO of Nespresso and a member of the Group Executive Board,” said Philipp Navratil, CEO of Nestlé, in a statement.
- Mood-boosting functional beverage brand HappyPop is making its nationwide retail debut at Sprouts Farmers Market stores this month. The launch includes two new flavors, Wonder Berry and Cheery Cherry.
- To sparkle or not to sparkle? Whatever you fancy, we've got it this week with Mateina's yerba mate brews, Strive's take on hydration soda, and Birdie sparkling tea.
- Despite challenges such as complex supply chains and geopolitical pressures, Carlsberg remains optimistic about the potential for collective action and innovation in the food and beverage industry.
- New Zealand-based Ārepa has launched sparkling beverages designed to tackle fatigue and support mental performance
- Prebiotic drink brand Waku Tea is closing a $1.5 million seed round by the end of the year, backed by the venture arm of Beckett Industries.
- Delta Beverages unveiled a new visual identity and a marketing campaign that seek to “humanize” the brand while eliminating the stigma often associated with cannabis use.
- The Rainforest Alliance is moving beyond its long-standing sustainable certification with the rollout of a new Regenerative Organic certification for coffee, designed to push producers and brands further along the path toward climate...
- Ben Stiller launched Stiller’s Soda in his hometown of New York City, introducing a beverage that is low sugar, only 30 calories and all-natural.
- Explore how plant-based drinks are meeting barista demands and consumer preferences, driving innovation in coffeehouses through diverse flavors, personalization, and functionality.
- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will implement a tiered excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) from January 2026
- Actor Ben Stiller is joining the likes of beverage heavyweights Coca-Cola and PepsiCo in the modern soda stakes, launching his new low-sugar CSD line.
- Sazerac is facing legal heat again for selling malt-based versions of Fireball and Parrot Bay that allegedly misled consumers who believed they were spirits-based products.
- Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Austin, Texas, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the majority stake in LALO Tequila, one of the fastest-growing tequila brands in the United States.
- Explore how the Global Reporting Initiative's Sector Standards enhance global trust, competitiveness, and accountability in sustainability reporting. Learn about the impact of aligned ESG reporting on industries such as agriculture, and...
- In 2002, Michelob ULTRA entered the light beer category. Today, Michelob ULTRA has reached a new pinnacle, becoming America’s No. 1-selling beer, the company says citing retail and on-premise data.
- The EU may delay its deforestation law by another year over IT system issues, sparking backlash from NGOs warning the EUDR’s credibility is at risk.
- AB InBev, Leuven, Belguim, and Netflix, Los Gatos, Calif., announced a global partnership bringing together iconic beer brands with the popular entertainment services.
- Creating alcohol-free beverages is complex due to alcohol's role in flavor delivery, mouthfeel, and stability. Companies like Solos and Totally Natural Solutions are advancing techniques to enhance the flavor of non-alcoholic drinks.
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- This partnership further solidifies Saint James’ position as a pop-culture reintroduction of the classic beverage, the brand adds.
- Molson Coors Beverage Co., Chicago, announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously appointed a successor to Gavin Hattersley as president and CEO.
- Huel grew its product line in early September with the release of a ready-to-drink version of its Daily Greens protein powder, chasing a trend in the functional beverage market of consumers seeking targeted outcomes.
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- Major corporates including PepsiCo and Unilever have joined a new initiative on regenerative agriculture, aiming to scale regenerative practices
- Die deutsche Weinindustrie engagiert sich zunehmend für alkoholfreie Weine, inspiriert von der erfolgreichen Einführung von alkoholfreiem Bier.
- The beverage industry is advancing towards sustainability through various technological innovations showcased at drinktec in Munich.
- Complicated is a limited-edition small batch Pinot Noir that pays tribute to Lavigne’s RIAA three-times platinum-certified single.
- Danone North America's decision to retract its proposal to acquire Lifeway Foods has intensified leadership uncertainty at the kefir company. With internal disputes and potential board changes looming, the future of CEO Julie...
- The flavor captures JaNa Craig’s refreshing spirit as she sets out on a fresh new chapter, the brand says.