John Craven - BevNET
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Founder/CEO BevNET (@bevnet.com), Brewbound (@brewbound.com) & Nosh (@nosh.com)∙ Taste Radio podcast (@tasteradio.com) host ∙ beverage/food/CPG nerd∙ ❤️ of cocktails
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WhistlePig 🥃 & Liquid Death 💀 team up to bury boring summer sips with a casket-aged whiskey collab
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Liquid Death, WhistlePig Collab on Casket-Aged Whiskey
WhistlePig Whiskey and Liquid Death, two beverage disruptors known for their viral marketing stunts and unusual collaborations, have teamed up to kill typical summer drinking trends.
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June 18, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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First new Pope-related PR from a beverage company has hit my inbox
May 8, 2025 at 8:39 PM
First new Pope-related PR from a beverage company has hit my inbox
Come join us in Austin tomorrow - www.tasteradio.com/austin
May 5, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Come join us in Austin tomorrow - www.tasteradio.com/austin
Whenever you are wondering if there's still opportunity in CPG, think about this: billions of $ are tied up in countless legacy brands that big CPG isn't that passionate about and might unload if they could.
www.nosh.com/news/2025/co...
www.nosh.com/news/2025/co...
Conagra To Sell Chef Boyardee For $600M
Today, Conagra announced the signing of a definitive agreement to divest Chef Boyardee to Hometown Food Company for $600 million in cash.
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May 1, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Whenever you are wondering if there's still opportunity in CPG, think about this: billions of $ are tied up in countless legacy brands that big CPG isn't that passionate about and might unload if they could.
www.nosh.com/news/2025/co...
www.nosh.com/news/2025/co...
Billion-Dollar Bust: Why Vertical Farming’s Sky-High Promises Came Crashing Down — and What’s Next for Food Tech’s Most Hyped Sector
www.nosh.com/news/2025/th...
www.nosh.com/news/2025/th...
Special Feature: The Long Climb for Vertical Farming
Vertical and indoor farming rode a period of high valuations and significant investment but is now one of many food tech sectors learning to scale more efficiently as funding has dried up.
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April 10, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Billion-Dollar Bust: Why Vertical Farming’s Sky-High Promises Came Crashing Down — and What’s Next for Food Tech’s Most Hyped Sector
www.nosh.com/news/2025/th...
www.nosh.com/news/2025/th...
Some of the fanciest looking tonic water I've ever seen
April 10, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Some of the fanciest looking tonic water I've ever seen
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Even after 15 years and a reported $650M+ valuation, Spindrift founder Bill Creelman believes the brand is only getting started 🌊
Hear the full story behind one of the most disruptive beverage companies on Taste Radio 🎧
Hear the full story behind one of the most disruptive beverage companies on Taste Radio 🎧
The ‘Real’ Story Behind Spindrift’s Stunning Success
Even after 15 years and a majority sale of the company he founded – one reportedly valued at over $650 million – Bill Creelman remains convinced that Spindrift is just at the beginning of a “real”...
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April 8, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Even after 15 years and a reported $650M+ valuation, Spindrift founder Bill Creelman believes the brand is only getting started 🌊
Hear the full story behind one of the most disruptive beverage companies on Taste Radio 🎧
Hear the full story behind one of the most disruptive beverage companies on Taste Radio 🎧
A well crafted plan, for sure
April 3, 2025 at 2:26 PM
A well crafted plan, for sure
Lots of talk about Poppi this week + my colleague @el--caballero.bsky.social talking on @npr.org about the deal:
www.npr.org/2025/03/20/n...
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Pepsi to buy prebiotic soda brand Poppi for nearly $2 billion
Pepsi will acquire the upstart prebiotic soda brand Poppi for nearly $2 billion. It may be a sign of the growing interest in the functional beverage market.
www.npr.org
March 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Lots of talk about Poppi this week + my colleague @el--caballero.bsky.social talking on @npr.org about the deal:
www.npr.org/2025/03/20/n...
www.npr.org/2025/03/20/n...
Drink your pizza
February 24, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Drink your pizza
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ICYMI: Beverage news from this past week 🚀
🥤 Celsius acquires Alani Nu for $1.8B
💦 Aura Bora acquired by Next In Natural
🍷 Constellation Brands takes minority stake in Hiyo
🥛 Kiki Milk expands to Sprouts, closes Series Seed
This & much more
🥤 Celsius acquires Alani Nu for $1.8B
💦 Aura Bora acquired by Next In Natural
🍷 Constellation Brands takes minority stake in Hiyo
🥛 Kiki Milk expands to Sprouts, closes Series Seed
This & much more
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February 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
ICYMI: Beverage news from this past week 🚀
🥤 Celsius acquires Alani Nu for $1.8B
💦 Aura Bora acquired by Next In Natural
🍷 Constellation Brands takes minority stake in Hiyo
🥛 Kiki Milk expands to Sprouts, closes Series Seed
This & much more
🥤 Celsius acquires Alani Nu for $1.8B
💦 Aura Bora acquired by Next In Natural
🍷 Constellation Brands takes minority stake in Hiyo
🥛 Kiki Milk expands to Sprouts, closes Series Seed
This & much more
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Actor and singer Hailee Steinfeld is entering the RTD cocktail market with the launch of Angel Margarita in partnership with Jordi Zindel and Rodrigo Hernandez of Premium Beers Group
Hailee Steinfeld Unveils RTD Cocktail Brand Angel Margarita
Actor and singer Hailee Steinfeld is the latest celebrity seeking to make a splash in the RTD cocktail space, announcing today the launch of Angel Margarita in partnership with Jordi Zindel and Rodrigo...
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February 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Actor and singer Hailee Steinfeld is entering the RTD cocktail market with the launch of Angel Margarita in partnership with Jordi Zindel and Rodrigo Hernandez of Premium Beers Group
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President Donald Trump’s plans to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada have been postponed, temporarily averting a trade conflict that targeted American alcohol.
Spirits Temporarily Avoid Trade War As Trump Pauses Mexico and Canada Tariffs
President Donald Trump’s plans to levy 25% tariffs on goods imported from Mexico and Canada have been postponed, temporarily averting a trade war that put American alcohol in the crosshairs.
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February 3, 2025 at 10:31 PM
President Donald Trump’s plans to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada have been postponed, temporarily averting a trade conflict that targeted American alcohol.
Miami, anyone? Come join @bevnet.com @tasteradio.com
on the evening of Feb 11 for some networking, content, & fun. Details + free registration in the link below 👇 -- limit space so don't delay
www.tasteradio.com/miami/
on the evening of Feb 11 for some networking, content, & fun. Details + free registration in the link below 👇 -- limit space so don't delay
www.tasteradio.com/miami/
BevNET Taste Radio Meetup: Miami
The Taste Radio team is partnering with Neau Water and Matriarch Wealth Management to host a food and beverage industry meet up in Miami, FL on Tuesday, February 11th from 6PM to 8PM ET.
www.tasteradio.com
January 24, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Miami, anyone? Come join @bevnet.com @tasteradio.com
on the evening of Feb 11 for some networking, content, & fun. Details + free registration in the link below 👇 -- limit space so don't delay
www.tasteradio.com/miami/
on the evening of Feb 11 for some networking, content, & fun. Details + free registration in the link below 👇 -- limit space so don't delay
www.tasteradio.com/miami/
Guess who's back? Odwalla Returns Under Grupo Jumex's Stewardship www.bevnet.com/news/2025/od...
Odwalla Returns Under Grupo Jumex's Stewardship
Odwalla, which was discontinued by The Coca-Cola Company in 2020, is set to relaunch this year under the oversight of Mexican beverage producer Grupo Jumex.
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January 7, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Guess who's back? Odwalla Returns Under Grupo Jumex's Stewardship www.bevnet.com/news/2025/od...
Celeb beverage investment: Emma Watson’s Renais Gin Conjures $6M Investment www.bevnet.com/spirits/2025...
Emma Watson’s Renais Gin Conjures $6M Investment
Renais Gin, the spirits brand co-founded by Harry Potter actress Emma Watson, has charmed investors into a $6.18 million raise, the company announced today.
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January 6, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Celeb beverage investment: Emma Watson’s Renais Gin Conjures $6M Investment www.bevnet.com/spirits/2025...
Gatorade has "Frost," Prime has "Ice"
Is this what the consumer wants?
Is this what the consumer wants?
January 6, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Gatorade has "Frost," Prime has "Ice"
Is this what the consumer wants?
Is this what the consumer wants?
Makes sense, I guess...WWE Takes Minority Ownership Stake in Hulk Hogan’s Real American Beer www.brewbound.com/news/wwe-tak...
WWE Takes Minority Ownership Stake in Hulk Hogan’s Real American Beer
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is taking a minority stake in Hulk Hogan’s Real American Beer as part of a multi-year partnership announced today.
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January 6, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Makes sense, I guess...WWE Takes Minority Ownership Stake in Hulk Hogan’s Real American Beer www.brewbound.com/news/wwe-tak...
Favorite dry January combo so far
January 6, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Favorite dry January combo so far
👀 Going to be a big year for this category
Spirits-based RTD canned cocktails are set to grow +6% annually in the U.S. through 2028, per IWSR research. 🍹📈
IWSR: RTDs Poised to Grow +6% Through 2028
Spirits-based ready-to-drink (RTD) canned cocktails are projected to grow at a +6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in the U.S. through 2028, according to market research firm IWSR.
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January 2, 2025 at 4:24 PM
👀 Going to be a big year for this category
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Two New England craft beer leaders, Harpoon and Smuttynose parent companies, have merged to create Barrel One Collective, bringing together 14 brands. Details:
Harpoon and Smuttynose Parent Companies Merge to Form Barrel One Collective
Two New England legacy craft houses are merging in a deal that unites 14 brands. The parent companies of Harpoon and Smuttynose – Mass. Bay Brewing Company and FinestKind Brewing, respectively – have...
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December 31, 2024 at 5:40 PM
Two New England craft beer leaders, Harpoon and Smuttynose parent companies, have merged to create Barrel One Collective, bringing together 14 brands. Details:
A special end of the year @tasteradio.com supercut episode featuring the founders of Olipop, Biena, David, Lesser Evil & more share some of their best brand-building insights
www.tasteradio.com/episodes/202...
www.tasteradio.com/episodes/202...
How Today’s Leaders Are Building Tomorrow’s Billion-Dollar Brands
In this special edition of the podcast, we feature highlights from interviews with seven innovators, leaders and disruptors who joined us on the show during the second half of 2024.
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December 31, 2024 at 5:22 PM
A special end of the year @tasteradio.com supercut episode featuring the founders of Olipop, Biena, David, Lesser Evil & more share some of their best brand-building insights
www.tasteradio.com/episodes/202...
www.tasteradio.com/episodes/202...
Another banner day over on X / Twitter
December 30, 2024 at 5:57 PM
Another banner day over on X / Twitter
Bovine blood 🩸 powder, that’s a new one
December 23, 2024 at 7:42 PM
Bovine blood 🩸 powder, that’s a new one
Athletic Brewing is getting into the NA cocktail game...sorta...with two new cocktail-inspired brews: Paloma and Moscow Mule
December 16, 2024 at 4:28 PM
Athletic Brewing is getting into the NA cocktail game...sorta...with two new cocktail-inspired brews: Paloma and Moscow Mule