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New Beverages: Liquid Death, Liquid I.V. Embrace Blood Orange; Mingle’s Non-Alc Espresso Martini
From blood orange flavors to caffeinated bone broth hot cocoa to something called "Eagleberry," we've got all the bases covered in this week's new products gallery.
Walmart Introduces ‘Mood & Mind’ Beverage Set as Functional Drinks Evolve
Walmart is carving out dedicated shelf space for a new generation of functional beverages, giving the rapidly expanding mood category one of its greatest votes of confidence from mass retail yet.
What’s Gaining Ground in the On-Premise Beverage Market – NIQ September 2026
The U.S. on-premise beverage alcohol market is sending increasingly mixed signals. NIQ’s September 2026 quarterly update shows a market that remains value-led, with higher pricing helping offset continued pressure on volumes across major categories.
Martignetti Companies Adds 17 Markets As RNDC Deal Closes
Martignetti Companies closed its purchase of Republic National Distributing Company’s (RNDC) control state business, adding operations in 17 states, the companies announced today.
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CPG Week: Recess Staffs Up & Inflation Keeps Pressure On Grocery
On this episode, the team covers new Recess appointments, inflation's impact on grocery and rumors of a popular oil brand seeking a buyer.
Nowadays Founders Bet on ‘Calm’ with New Beverage Brand Unwind
The founding duo behind hemp THC beverage brand Nowadays is looking to help build another emerging beverage category — this time, without the buzz.
Stateside Brands Projects 4 Million Cases for Super Lyte in Year One
Stateside Brands’ Super Lyte is on pace to quadruple the first-year sales of the previous top spirits-based, ready-to-drink (RTD) launch.
Review: Svedka Dives into RTD With Fruit-Forward Vodka Waters
The clear skinny cans are certainly eye-catching, and gets across that this liquid is truly as simple as its name: vodka and (flavored) water.
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Inside Lyre’s Pro Sports Concession Strategy
Lyre’s is expanding its reach in professional sports stadiums by adding the Seattle Seahawks' Lumen Field for the 2026-27 football season.
Relaxation At The Center Of $300M Intoxicating Hemp Beverage Business
Relaxation and anxiety/stress release are the top reasons consumers say they’re drinking intoxicating hemp beverages, data analysts reported.
Breakthru CCO Talks Backing Out of RNDC Deal, Priority Categories
After backing out of a deal for Republic National Distributing Company’s (RNDC) Kentucky and Indiana operations in August, Breakthru Beverage is charting a cautious path forward.
Three Trees Acquired By Next In Natural, Will ‘Explore’ Chameleon Collab
Clean label plant-based milk and milk tea brand Three Trees has been acquired by Next in Natural for an undisclosed sum.
Seth Green’s Hellbent Cocktails Turned a Scrapped Robot Chicken Sketch Into A Brand
Not every Robot Chicken pitch makes it to air. But at least one rejected sketch made it to the fridge.
Sell the Rocketship: Inside the St. Agrestis Exit at BevNET Live LA 2026
When a brand is taking off, how do you decide it’s the right time to capitalize on its growth? That’s the heart of the issue a panel at BevNET Live (December 6-8) will explore, taking attendees inside the deal-making process that led to the sale of St. Agrestis, maker of Phony Negroni, to The Wine Group.