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Zero-sugar brand NO CAP! Soda Pop is expanding with Walmart, launching licensed SKUs in West Coast stores starting in January. The deal marks its largest retail footprint to date and builds on its ICEE and Albanese Gummi partnerships.
No Cap! Soda Pop Expands Retail Footprint with Walmart Partnership, Rolling Out Licensed SKUs Across West Coast Stores
The rollout marks the brand's largest retail footprint yet and follows No Cap!'s rapid momentum f...
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December 30, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Zero-sugar brand NO CAP! Soda Pop is expanding with Walmart, launching licensed SKUs in West Coast stores starting in January. The deal marks its largest retail footprint to date and builds on its ICEE and Albanese Gummi partnerships.
Great Southern Beverages is hiring a Production Brewer to lead brewing operations, drive process improvement, and collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment 🍻
https://www.bevnet.com/jobs/62567-production-brewer-great-southern-beverages
#BrewingJobs #CraftBeer #BeverageIndustry
https://www.bevnet.com/jobs/62567-production-brewer-great-southern-beverages
#BrewingJobs #CraftBeer #BeverageIndustry
December 30, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Great Southern Beverages is hiring a Production Brewer to lead brewing operations, drive process improvement, and collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment 🍻
https://www.bevnet.com/jobs/62567-production-brewer-great-southern-beverages
#BrewingJobs #CraftBeer #BeverageIndustry
https://www.bevnet.com/jobs/62567-production-brewer-great-southern-beverages
#BrewingJobs #CraftBeer #BeverageIndustry
NOCK Tequila & Mezcal is expanding U.S. distribution to California, Illinois, New York and Texas after 2025 gold medal wins for its additive-free agave spirits, including London Spirits Competition gold for its Joven Mezcal and multiple tequila awards
NOCK Tequila and Mezcal Expands to Four Major U.S. Markets Following 2025 International Gold Medal Wins
After successful launch in Charleston, South Carolina, the Award-Winning Agave Spirits Brand Anno...
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December 30, 2025 at 9:09 PM
NOCK Tequila & Mezcal is expanding U.S. distribution to California, Illinois, New York and Texas after 2025 gold medal wins for its additive-free agave spirits, including London Spirits Competition gold for its Joven Mezcal and multiple tequila awards
Elixir Kombucha has launched chain-wide at natural/organic grocer Earth Fare, bringing 5 varieties—including Pineapple Ginger, Lavender Lemonade and rotating seasonal flavors—to stores across 6 states 🍍🫧
Elixir Kombucha Launches Chain-Wide at Earth Fare
LOUISVILLE, KY — Elixir Kombucha, a craft kombucha producer known for its bold and approachable f...
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December 30, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Elixir Kombucha has launched chain-wide at natural/organic grocer Earth Fare, bringing 5 varieties—including Pineapple Ginger, Lavender Lemonade and rotating seasonal flavors—to stores across 6 states 🍍🫧
Goldman Sachs reports non-alcoholic beverage sales rose 4.5% year over year in early December, led by energy drinks up 12% and coconut water up 20.4%, while ready-to-drink coffee declines and sports drinks slow, highlighting brand winners and laggards across categories
Non-Alc Beverage Sales Remain “Healthy” In December
Non-alcoholic beverage sales were “healthy but modestly decelerated” during the two-week period ending December 13.
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December 30, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Goldman Sachs reports non-alcoholic beverage sales rose 4.5% year over year in early December, led by energy drinks up 12% and coconut water up 20.4%, while ready-to-drink coffee declines and sports drinks slow, highlighting brand winners and laggards across categories
How did Biolyte build a $22M hydration brand without outside investors? On the latest Taste Radio, founder Jesslyn Rollins explains bootstrapping strategy, key retail wins and disciplined scaling in a crowded category
No Investors? No Problem. How Biolyte Bootstrapped Its Way To $22M.
She went from selling hydration drinks out of the trunk of her car to building a $20M brand, without outside investors, industry experience or playing by the rules. Jesslyn Rollins, the CEO of rapid hydration...
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December 30, 2025 at 4:16 PM
How did Biolyte build a $22M hydration brand without outside investors? On the latest Taste Radio, founder Jesslyn Rollins explains bootstrapping strategy, key retail wins and disciplined scaling in a crowded category
At BevNET Live LA 2025, leaders from Kin Euphorics, Convivialité Ventures and Nex-Drinks examined how adult non-alcoholic brands win investors and retailers through targeted ANA growth and direct-to-consumer strategies
How ANA Brands Are Winning Investors and Retailers
The adult non-alcoholic (ANA) beverage category is undergoing a significant shift, as brands navigate evolving investment climates, retail skepticism and rising consumer demand in pursuit of sustainable...
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December 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM
At BevNET Live LA 2025, leaders from Kin Euphorics, Convivialité Ventures and Nex-Drinks examined how adult non-alcoholic brands win investors and retailers through targeted ANA growth and direct-to-consumer strategies
RNDC’s California exit, FTC scrutiny of Southern Glazer’s, Diageo’s accelerator shutdown and the ANA gold rush topped 2025’s most-read BevNET spirits stories, highlighting lawsuits, distributor shakeups and shifting power in bev-alc
The Top Ten Most Read Spirits Stories of 2025
This year’s top spirits headlines capture an industry in transition: major distribution shifts, sudden closures, shocking lawsuits, the race to win an emerging category, and of course, at least one...
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December 30, 2025 at 2:08 PM
RNDC’s California exit, FTC scrutiny of Southern Glazer’s, Diageo’s accelerator shutdown and the ANA gold rush topped 2025’s most-read BevNET spirits stories, highlighting lawsuits, distributor shakeups and shifting power in bev-alc
Aloha Beer Co. in Honolulu is seeking a Director of Brewing Operations to lead brewing, packaging, quality, safety, and scaling for its distribution-scale craft brewery 🌺🍺
https://www.bevnet.com/jobs/62564-director-of-brewing-operations-aloha-beer-co
#craftbeer #brewing #beveragejobs
https://www.bevnet.com/jobs/62564-director-of-brewing-operations-aloha-beer-co
#craftbeer #brewing #beveragejobs
December 30, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Aloha Beer Co. in Honolulu is seeking a Director of Brewing Operations to lead brewing, packaging, quality, safety, and scaling for its distribution-scale craft brewery 🌺🍺
https://www.bevnet.com/jobs/62564-director-of-brewing-operations-aloha-beer-co
#craftbeer #brewing #beveragejobs
https://www.bevnet.com/jobs/62564-director-of-brewing-operations-aloha-beer-co
#craftbeer #brewing #beveragejobs
Mother Road Brewing Co. debuts Off Road Non-Alcoholic Pale Ale ahead of Dry January, a hop-forward beer under 0.5% ABV in 12 oz cans. The new option launches in 6-packs across AZ, NM and Southern NV as demand for zero-proof craft grows
Mother Road Brewing Company Introduces Off Road Non-Alcoholic Pale Ale for Dry January
As Dry January approaches, Mother Road Brewing Company is expanding its non-alcoholic offerings w...
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December 30, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Mother Road Brewing Co. debuts Off Road Non-Alcoholic Pale Ale ahead of Dry January, a hop-forward beer under 0.5% ABV in 12 oz cans. The new option launches in 6-packs across AZ, NM and Southern NV as demand for zero-proof craft grows
Good Boy Vodka seeks an Area Sales Manager for MA and RI to lead retail and on-premise growth. Beverage sales experience and entrepreneurial mindset preferred. Details: https://www.bevnet.com/jobs/62563-area-sales-manager--mari-good-boy-vodka
December 29, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Good Boy Vodka seeks an Area Sales Manager for MA and RI to lead retail and on-premise growth. Beverage sales experience and entrepreneurial mindset preferred. Details: https://www.bevnet.com/jobs/62563-area-sales-manager--mari-good-boy-vodka
Good Boy Vodka is hiring an Area Sales Manager in San Diego County to lead retail and on-premise sales, manage distributor relationships, and expand brand presence across the territory https://zpr.io/qVsMChsXUNn5
December 29, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Good Boy Vodka is hiring an Area Sales Manager in San Diego County to lead retail and on-premise sales, manage distributor relationships, and expand brand presence across the territory https://zpr.io/qVsMChsXUNn5
H3O LLC debuts NUDL, a line of functional iced teas formulated for brain health, featuring MCT oil, selenium, magnesium and L-theanine to support focus, sleep and mental clarity. $1 per case benefits the Alzheimer’s Association. 🧠🫖
NUDL: Get Your Brain Right
H3O LLC ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NUDLFUNCTIONAL ICED TEAS FOR BRAIN HEALTHSouthlake, TX - H3O LLC, a n...
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December 29, 2025 at 8:12 PM
H3O LLC debuts NUDL, a line of functional iced teas formulated for brain health, featuring MCT oil, selenium, magnesium and L-theanine to support focus, sleep and mental clarity. $1 per case benefits the Alzheimer’s Association. 🧠🫖
Skinergy is launching a caffeine-powered collagen drink for female consumers, combining marine collagen, green tea caffeine and B-vitamins. The New York startup is already outselling Celsius in select bodegas and is raising new capital
Skinergy Merges Beauty and Energy With Caffeine-Powered Collagen Drink
With female-focused energy drinks on the rise, Skinergy is betting on collagen to unlock that audience. All three of the brand's flavors deliver 6 grams of protein and 105 mg of green tea caffeine.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Skinergy is launching a caffeine-powered collagen drink for female consumers, combining marine collagen, green tea caffeine and B-vitamins. The New York startup is already outselling Celsius in select bodegas and is raising new capital
As the 2026 endurance season ramps up, athletes are turning to Pickle Juice to combat muscle cramps and support functional hydration. This sugar-free, vinegar-based drink targets cramps neurologically, aiming to provide relief in under 60 seconds.
Why Athletes Are Starting the Year Strong with Pickle Juice
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe Cramp-Fighting Beverage Helps Protect Resolutions as Endurance Season Ki...
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December 29, 2025 at 3:57 PM
As the 2026 endurance season ramps up, athletes are turning to Pickle Juice to combat muscle cramps and support functional hydration. This sugar-free, vinegar-based drink targets cramps neurologically, aiming to provide relief in under 60 seconds.
Beverage alcohol is resetting on-premise as consumers trade up, shift categories and seek premium experiences. CGA by NIQ’s Q4 2025 analysis examines the forces behind bar and restaurant growth and the key trends shaping 2025
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December 29, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Beverage alcohol is resetting on-premise as consumers trade up, shift categories and seek premium experiences. CGA by NIQ’s Q4 2025 analysis examines the forces behind bar and restaurant growth and the key trends shaping 2025
Titan Casket, a direct-to-consumer casket maker, is entering the energy drink category with Awake, a zero-sugar drink containing 116 mg of caffeine and branded with the tagline “Sleep When You’re Dead.” Read more on the death-themed launch
Casket Maker Goes from Coffins to Caffeine with Energy Drink Launch
There’s a new energy drink on the market encouraging consumers to have a laugh about dying – and no, we don’t mean Liquid Death. Titan Casket, a Massachusetts-based direct-to-consumer coffin retailer,...
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December 29, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Titan Casket, a direct-to-consumer casket maker, is entering the energy drink category with Awake, a zero-sugar drink containing 116 mg of caffeine and branded with the tagline “Sleep When You’re Dead.” Read more on the death-themed launch
BUBBL'R has introduced fruit punch'r, an antioxidant sparkling water that blends six fruits into a bold, zero-sugar flavor, now available in 12 oz slim cans and 6-packs at retailers nationwide.
BUBBL'R Announces a New Flavor in the Forecast: Fruit Punch'r!
BUBBL’R launches fruit punch’r, a bold new flavor featuring a 6-fruit blend. Driven by high consumer demand and massive 2025 social growth, this antioxidant sparkling water offers natural caffeine...
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December 29, 2025 at 12:21 PM
BUBBL'R has introduced fruit punch'r, an antioxidant sparkling water that blends six fruits into a bold, zero-sugar flavor, now available in 12 oz slim cans and 6-packs at retailers nationwide.
As gut-health drinks boom, investors in prebiotic sodas are prioritizing defensibility, regulatory readiness, and scalable unit economics over flavor and branding. Inside what is really driving funding in this category
What VCs Are Really Looking for in a Prebiotic Soda Brand—Beyond the Hype
The baseline positioning of functional beverages as gut-friendly and wellness-focused drinks has ...
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December 29, 2025 at 5:16 AM
As gut-health drinks boom, investors in prebiotic sodas are prioritizing defensibility, regulatory readiness, and scalable unit economics over flavor and branding. Inside what is really driving funding in this category
Barebells is expanding its RTD lineup with a new 24g-protein Milk Drink in 11-oz cans in Choco, Vanilla and Berry flavors, launching in more than 5,000 Walmart, The Vitamin Shoppe and GNC locations, with distribution expected to reach 10,000 stores by Q2
Barebells Doubles Down On Protein Drinks
Fresh off a launch into clear whey protein soda, Barebells has unveiled its three-SKU line of ultra-filtered protein Milk Drinks.
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December 26, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Barebells is expanding its RTD lineup with a new 24g-protein Milk Drink in 11-oz cans in Choco, Vanilla and Berry flavors, launching in more than 5,000 Walmart, The Vitamin Shoppe and GNC locations, with distribution expected to reach 10,000 stores by Q2
On the latest Taste Radio, CPG leaders discuss how economic and retail uncertainty may create major opportunities in 2026, including innovation strategy, capital planning and brand positioning
Why Uncertainty Could Be CPG’s Biggest Opportunity In 2026
As 2026 approaches, the Taste Radio hosts explore why uncertainty may actually favor emerging food and beverage brands. From changing definitions of value and retailer innovation to AI-driven discovery...
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December 26, 2025 at 4:40 PM
On the latest Taste Radio, CPG leaders discuss how economic and retail uncertainty may create major opportunities in 2026, including innovation strategy, capital planning and brand positioning
Leisure Hydration is hiring a Marketing Manager to build its better-for-you beverage brand across digital, retail, content and experiential channels. Remote role; CPG or RTD experience preferred https://zpr.io/vv768ii3A7Pa
December 26, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Leisure Hydration is hiring a Marketing Manager to build its better-for-you beverage brand across digital, retail, content and experiential channels. Remote role; CPG or RTD experience preferred https://zpr.io/vv768ii3A7Pa
Can hemp-derived drinks survive a possible congressional ban? At BevNET Live, executives from Cann, Houseplant, Nowadays and Juneshine detailed legal, lobbying and retail strategies as cannabis beverage brands fight for their future.
Hemp Brand Leaders Talk Battle Plans for 2026
Rather than signaling a death knell, the impending restrictions on hemp-derived THC drinks has spurred industry leaders to regroup, organize and take on the challenge of saving the category.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Can hemp-derived drinks survive a possible congressional ban? At BevNET Live, executives from Cann, Houseplant, Nowadays and Juneshine detailed legal, lobbying and retail strategies as cannabis beverage brands fight for their future.
How can emerging beverage brands scale in independent and regional retailers’ coolers? At BevNET Live LA 2025, INFRA leaders outlined strategies for succeeding in a 380-plus retailer, $3.2 billion natural channel network. Full session replay via BevNET
How to Navigate and Scale Within Independents Retailer Networks
Build in your backyard and own a territory before widespread, national expansion. These cliches are often at the core of emerging brands’ growth strategies and for good reason. But finding independent...
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December 26, 2025 at 3:07 PM
How can emerging beverage brands scale in independent and regional retailers’ coolers? At BevNET Live LA 2025, INFRA leaders outlined strategies for succeeding in a 380-plus retailer, $3.2 billion natural channel network. Full session replay via BevNET
New on BevNET Reviews: Alex Cooper’s Unwell Hydration + Protein enters the protein set with clear whey and electrolytes, while Urban Remedy’s Organic Protein Collagen Shakes target the meal-replacement occasion. How do they compare
Reviews: Unwell, Urban Remedy Shake Up Protein Bevs
Protein drinks are primed for next-gen disruption, like the ones seen in this week's reviews of Unwell's category debut and Urban Remedy's latest organic shake.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:07 PM
New on BevNET Reviews: Alex Cooper’s Unwell Hydration + Protein enters the protein set with clear whey and electrolytes, while Urban Remedy’s Organic Protein Collagen Shakes target the meal-replacement occasion. How do they compare