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NACS: PepsiCo Pushes Poppi into New Functional Territory with ‘Lift’ and ‘Chill’ Lines
PepsiCo is broadening Poppi’s reach beyond gut health with two new functional beverage lines, “Lift” and “Chill,” as the brand looks to capture new consumption occasions centered on energy and relaxation.
Kamoti Targets Gen Z With Bottled Green Tea Shots
For years, green tea shots have been a staple of college bars. Now, Kamoti founder and CEO Dylan Fusco is bottling the party favorite – and scaling it into a nationwide brand.
CPG Week: Mind & Mood on Display, MAHA vs. MAGA
This week, podcast co-hosts Brad Avery and Lukas Southard dive into the relaxation beverage category, a developing rift between MAHA advocates and the White House, more lawsuits over sweeteners and RIND Snacks' pivot deeper into co-packing.
Lucky Energy Debuts Rebranded Drinks, Gummies at NACS Show
Lucky Energy is spinning the wheel on a fresh brand identity, unveiled today at the NACS Show in Las Vegas. But a whole lot more than luck is going into its revamped brand strategy. The redesign is built around the theme that “Every day is a miracle."
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Constellation Brands Acquires SpikedAde in $75M Deal
Constellation Brands has acquired SpikedAde, the second-largest ready-to-drink (RTD) vodka + ade/hard sports drink brand, the company announced in its Q2 earnings report.
Craft Distillery Closures Outpace Openings, Says ACSA Report
U.S. craft distillery closures outpaced openings for the first time, according to the 2026 Craft Spirits Data Project released today by the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) and Park Street.
NKD Distillery Turns To Kanna For NAKIES’ Functional Edge
NKD Distillery is launching its first RTD line, NAKIES, infused with kanna as demand grows for functional adult non-alcoholic alternatives.
Taste Radio: How Amara Surged From DTC To National Retail
Grocery store aisles are inundated with claims, benefits and buzzwords. Amara has taken a different approach. In this conversation, founder and CEO Jess Sturzenegger explains how the kids food brand grew from DTC to national retail via disciplined innovation and operational scaling. She also gets candid about protecting founder control and adapting her own role as the company grows.
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Smartwater Takes Fresh Swing at Sparkling with Latest Innovations
Coca-Cola’s premium water brand is getting back into sparkling water with a new line in bottles and cans, but the company says it’s not a response to Topo Chico’s production issues.
Review: Martinis Are Now Mobile With Write-Off
The canned martini brand launched this summer with three 8% ABV vodka-based offerings “designed for the places that should serve a great martini, but don’t."
Two Founders, Two Very Different Paths to Growth at BevNET Live LA 2026
At BevNET Live LA 2026, founders Brad Woodgate and Andy Sauer will take attendees inside two very different approaches to growth — one built around a tightly controlled channel and operating strategy, the other around identifying audiences and turning distinctive brands into cultural phenomena.
Coca-Cola Tests Prebiotic Twist on Its Biggest Brands
Coca-Cola is putting some of its biggest brands to work in the rapidly growing functional soda category, testing prebiotic versions of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Sprite Zero Sugar and Fresca.
KDP Gets Dirty With Soda Innovation, Flavor-Forward Energy SKUs
KDP shared an early look at its 2027 innovation pipeline highlighting dirty soda-aligned soft drink launches and creamy energy drink collabs.
Celsius Reveals Energy+ Hydration Line, Rockstar Rebrand
According to the company, the hydration drink is “fizz-free” and will hit retail shelves in early 2027.