Monster Touts Female-Focused Energy Innovation As Q3 Sales Pass $2B
Monster Beverage Corp. continued to gain ground in Q3, and plans to use that momentum to release a slate of new innovation – including female-oriented brand FLRT – early next year.
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Taste Radio: Lessons From Caulipower’s Exit, With Padma & ‘Popcorn’ in Focus
What do the hosts make of Caulipower’s fitting exit, a tennis icon’s investment in a corn-free (!) popcorn startup, and Padma Lakshmi’s partnership with a particularly spicy CPG brand? It’s a full serving of Taste Radio, complete with a taste-test of high-fiber gummy candy and a $20, creatine-packed cereal.
New Products: Gorgie Taps Cranberry For The Holidays, Mockly’s New Packaging
Cranberry is the holiday flavor popping up in seasonal varieties from drink makers like Gorgie, Halfday, Unwell and Cann.
TikTok and Tariffs Stoke Supply Chain Tension
Between TikTok's influence, tariff impacts and the MAHA movement, innovating across the CPG landscape is more complex than ever. We spoke with a range of stakeholders during SupplySide Global to see how they are navigating ever-changing demands and constraints.
Huxley Rebrands to Showcase “Refreshingly Real Energy”
Natural energy drink Huxley is unveiling a revamped visual identity to better communicate its positioning as a moderately caffeinated, hydration-focused option in the increasingly competitive category.
Primo Brands Names New CEO One Year Post-Merger
North American water giant Primo Brands Corporation has appointed Eric Foss as chairman of the board of directors and CEO, effective immediately. He succeeds Robbert Rietbroek.
Spirits: New RTDs From Yoju, Big Sipz, Tip Top and More
The latest ready-to-drink (RTD) releases include soju-spiked Vietnamese coffee from Yoju, supersized Big Sipz, Kirin’s bestselling Japanese canned cocktail, and more. Here’s what’s new on the shelves.
Reviews: ‘Tis the Season to Sparkle With Bear Maple Farms & HOP WTR
This week's review roundup is here to welcome you to winter, whether you like or not, with a pair of seasonal sparkling drinks from HOP WTR and Bear Maple Farms.
Alcohol Distributors Push For Hemp Regulation Over Prohibition
A coalition of 54 beer, wine and spirits distributors are asking U.S. House and Senate leaders to regulate and tax intoxicating hemp products similar to alcoholic beverages.
Celsius Sales Soar As Alani Nu Nears Pepsi Distro Change
Celsius powered to another quarter of revenue gains, but investors responded by selling off shares this morning amidst concern over potential distribution disruption as Alani Nu shifts to the Pepsi system.
Marketing: ZOA Energy Brings Back Dwanta Claus, Lavazza Partners with NYU
ZOA – the energy drink brand co-founded by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson – has announced the return of seasonal flavor, Dwanta’s Holiday Punch, accompanied by a new short film.
Nine Years After Exit, Steaz’s Founders Return to Lead Turnaround
After years of declining sales and a retreading footprint, Steaz owner Nova Naturals, a subsidiary of Novamex, has brought on the organic iced tea brand’s original leaders to bring the brand back to a positive growth trajectory.
Alcohol Industry Trade Groups Back Ban on Intoxicating Hemp Beverages
Trade associations representing the bev-alc industry have joined a growing chorus calling to ban the sale of intoxicating hemp-derived drinks.
Last Call! BevNET Best of 2025 Award Nomination Deadline Today 11/5
The extended nomination deadline for the BevNET Best of 2025 Awards expires today, Wednesday, November 5. It only takes a few minutes, and you can submit as many nominations as you like (for yourself or others).