PATH Secures New Investment For International Expansion
Refillable aluminum bottle brand PATH has secured an undisclosed new investment led by Agility Ventures, as the brand looks globally for growth opportunities.
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New Beverages: Protein Gains From David, Jocko & VKTRY; Sunny D Gets Spooky
Protein comes in all shapes and sizes in this week's new product gallery, all the way from 3.3 oz. shots (VKTRY) to David's new 30 gram shake. There's also new drops from Lapo's, Hiyo, Zevia, Saint James, and more.
Marketing: Pure Leaf Tea Takes a Break with Amanda Anisimova; Monster’s Pro Soccer Deal
PepsiCo’s Pure Leaf Iced Tea brand is teaming with tennis star Amanda Anisimova for a new campaign themed around the ways that “taking a meaningful break can be a game changer.”
The Search Is On for Beverage’s Next Breakout Brand: Apply for BevNET Live’s New Beverage Showdown
Applications are now open for the next New Beverage Showdown, BevNET’s pitch competition for early-stage beverage brands. Presented by Coca-Cola North America New Revenue Streams, the competition will take place during BevNET Live LA 2026, happening December 6–8 in Marina del Rey, California.
Pernod Ricard Leans Into RTDs as It Navigates a Down Year
Pernod Ricard closed a rough fiscal 2026 with organic net sales down nearly 4% globally and 14% in the U.S., but CEO Alexandre Ricard used the company’s full-year results call to highlight where the French spirits giant is seeking growth, including ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails.
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Review: We’re Sweet On Tart
The organic sparkling drink offers a refreshing, lightly tart experience that feels approachable rather than intensely sour, while the compact 8.4 oz. can and clean branding give it a clear identity.
Verlaine’s Lychee Martini Tests 25 Years Of NYC Bar Cred As It Breaks Into New Markets
Verlaine, the Lower East Side bar synonymous with New York’s lychee martini, is about to see whether two decades of happy hour fame can translate into retail sales.
Liquid Death, David Protein Facing Lawsuits Claiming Allulose Contradicts ‘Zero Sugar’ Claims
Liquid Death is facing two proposed class action lawsuits, both taking aim at the brand’s claims that its energy drinks contain “0g sugar” despite its use of allulose, a sweetener that has been classified by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a sugar.
David Enters Drinks With RTD Protein Shake
Peter Rahal’s David Protein has entered the beverage category with gold-labeled ready-to-drink, ultra-filtered protein shakes.
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