Brad Avery

Several bottled water brands at the National Association of Convenience Stores show this week were focused on new innovations in pack size and format as consumers embrace sustainability and healthier lifestyles.

A week after California drinks manufacturer Manna Beverages shuttered operations and terminated the entire on-site staff, the company’s West Sacramento and Anaheim production facilities are up for sale.

Los Angeles Dodgers phenom Shohei Ohtani's flexibility extends off the diamond as Ohtani is aligning with Syncron, a subsidiary of Japanese conglomerate Kowa, to add another beverage to his brand partnership portfolio.

As the soda category reshapes itself under the influence of new better-for-you brands, South African soda and kids beverage producer Pura is seeking a slice of the pie in America.

LaCroix sparkling water maker National Beverage Corp. struggled to meaningfully grow in Q1 of FY 2026, with dollar sales rising only 0.3%. The results largely stemmed from a 4.4% improvement in price/mix, which was offset by a 3.9% decline in case volume.

After years of challenging earnings releases and high losses, the company behind beverage manufacturer and water brand Flow Water was foreclosed on last month by two of its creditors.

The San Francisco-based distillery announced today the launch of its first RTD cocktail, a take on a Moscow Mule called the Gold Bar Whiskey ‘Double Gold’. Each 12 oz. can contains ginger, lime, a splash of orange juice and has an 8% ABV.

A California district court judge has refused to block a competing supplements brand from launching an energy drink with the word “Gorilla” in its name, dealing a blow to supplements and beverage maker Gorilla Mind in its trademark battle against Gorilla Drinks Ltd.

The dog days of summer appear to be weighing on non-alcoholic beverage consumption as sales remained “healthy but modestly decelerated” in the two-week period ending August 9, according to an analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.

Emerging from the soda shop channel frequented by Utah’s alcohol and coffee adverse Mormon plurality, the dirty soda trend became a social media sensation via TikTok thanks in no small part to the vibrant colors of the drinks and Gen Z’s thirst for customizable beverage options.

New York City has received a legal green light to continue cracking down on on-premise kava bars and restaurants, after a Manhattan federal judge ruled this week that city public health and safety officials have the authority to close those businesses.

Monster Beverage Corporation surpassed the $2 billion quarterly net sales milestone for the first time in the company’s history, reporting an 11.1% year-over-year increase in its Q2 2025 earnings report this week.

The campaign to remove unhealthy junk food from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits has claimed further victories as six more states have agreed to ban the purchase of soda and other sugary products with government waivers.

When VUUM first launched in late 2023, it was largely alone in trying to pitch consumers that sparkling energy and protein were a proper match. But now, the startup has debuted a rebranded and reformulated product line dubbed ‘VUUM 2.0."

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) has acquired drink mix manufacturer Dyla Brands, which produces Stur and a growing portfolio of co-branded liquid and powder mixes, the company announced during its earnings call this morning.

President Donald Trump said on his Truth Social platform today that The Coca-Cola Company has agreed to begin using real cane sugar in its beverages in the U.S. after he spoke with the company.

In its first major marketing announcement since rebranding from Guayakí to Yerba Madre, the California-based brand is tripling down on sports partnerships, via three new soccer-related initiatives.

The warm May weather doesn’t seem to have encouraged beverage sales, as non-alc volumes decelerated in the two-weeks ending May 31, according to the latest NielsenIQ data analysis by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.

BevNET Live Summer 2025 in New York City wrapped up on Thursday with speakers by focusing on how emerging brands can stay competitive in a cutthroat market, from when and how to break into major chains and channels, the unique needs for different stages of growth, and what big distributors look for in brand partners.

Premium water brand Icelandic Glacial is joining the celeb club, announcing today a sponsorship agreement with Dancing With the Stars performer Julianne Hough, its first ever brand partnership with a celebrity influencer.