🥤Leaders in beverage industry news, jobs & events. By BevNET CPG Media 🎧 Our podcast: @tasteradio
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Aqua Glow names former Red Bull exec Daniel Beatty as CEO as the functional beauty drinks brand accelerates UK and European expansion. The award-winning brand is growing across retail, e-comm and travel channels, with U.S. discussions underway. 💧🌍 https://t.co/kxg7fR9exJ
American Rebel Light Beer says its NHRA sponsorships drove major brand exposure at the Potomac Nationals, with FOX broadcasts reaching 1–1.5M viewers and expanded national rollout efforts. 🍺🏁📺 https://t.co/fbN4eQZzPx #NHRA#BeerNews
Reyes Beverage Group CEO Tom Day calls the RNDC deal a “transformational shift,” adding 11 markets, 38M cases and $4B in revenue — making Reyes the No. 3 U.S. wine & spirits distributor as it eyes more M&A in beer. 🍷🥃📦
https://t.co/Cl26Tr95Yv
Spirits distribution shifts: Nordic RTD Punch Club дебuts in the U.S. with a nationwide Total Wine launch; Oishii Sake signs with Southern Glazer’s across 14 states; ALB Vodka expands with Reyes amid RNDC’s exit 🍶🥂
https://t.co/U8Q2g6Aq3h
New beverages roundup: 🥤 Nurri дебuts a 10g protein kids shake at Sam’s Club; Saratoga enters flavored sparkling; Slice adds Pineapple; Starbucks expands Refreshers; plus launches from C4, 5-Hour Energy, Bero and more. 🍍⚡️
https://t.co/VKIPKY89Rw
Roy Coffee Co. has launched DTC with Indian-origin specialty coffees, selling out its initial inventory within 48 hours. ☕️ The brand offers small-batch, fully traceable blends and subscriptions, with a second production run underway. 🌎📦 https://t.co/FK7lg33nWb
Roy Coffee Co., an LA-roasted specialty brand focused on Indian-origin beans, sold out within 48 hours of its DTC launch. ☕️📦 The small-batch, traceable lineup starts at $25 and centers on origin storytelling and subscriptions. 🇮🇳
https://t.co/CzSyOgBMYT
🍨🤖 Taste Radio explores David Protein’s bet on decadent frozen desserts, Smash Foods’ $5M raise, and how AI is reshaping product discovery and purchase decisions — plus standout insights from Austin operators. https://t.co/BHEt9LnlWt
Castle Freke Irish Gin, billed as the world’s first true “sipping gin,” has debuted in the U.S. 🇮🇪🍸
The $245 ultra-luxury spirit from West Cork will roll out via Park Street and Flaviar, with a launch at Bar Convent Brooklyn.
https://t.co/MjKjLzQhdS
675+ registered for BevNET Live NYC, with spots filling fast. Beverage, retail and investment leaders convene in June for networking, insights and growth opportunities. Registration nearing sellout: https://t.co/pxHSGjgggN 🍹📈 #BevNETLive
Rupee Beer unveils its 2026 summer campaign, “Dil Madrid Mein,” spotlighting the rise of the global Indian consumer and diaspora identity. 🍺🌍 Shot in Madrid, the push underscores its food-focused portfolio and cultural positioning. https://t.co/B59M5uMXGc
eJam Inc. is hiring a CPG Brand Packaging Designer in Santa Ana, CA 🎨📦 Full-time role focused on packaging, brand identity and retail-ready creative across consumer products.
https://t.co/fjd6Xz29I6
#CPG#PackagingDesign#CreativeJobs
⚖️ Texas AG Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into Celsius, alleging the brand improperly marketed Celsius and Alani Nu energy drinks to minors in violation of state law. Celsius says it disagrees but will cooperate.
🔗 https://t.co/TdgpJlXbqY
Waterloo Gin expands in California, now sold at all 145 BevMo stores. The Texas brand offers No. 9 Gin and Prickly Pear & Rose Gin as demand for premium at-home cocktails grows. https://t.co/yLTI3yqSWK
Saint Spritz ignored the “stay narrow” advice in RTD—and landed a national Target rollout after a 4-store Texas test. Now a Nielsen Top 20 wine-based cocktail with 900% chain growth, the celeb-backed brand is betting big on scale. 🍹📈
https://t.co/Z3ZSFcY0kM
House of Rare Tequila debuts its first permanent SKUs: House Blanco ($69.99) and PX sherry-aged House Reposado ($89.99), both 40% ABV. The small-batch brand expands beyond limited releases with nationwide availability. 🥃🇲🇽 https://t.co/vahhTTpPoe
RTD dealmaking is heating up. 🍹📈
Carbliss signals it’s open to a sale, SpikedAde eyes long-term partners after rapid growth, and Happy Dad doubles down on its next phase.
Founders share contrasting M&A strategies amid a surge in bev-alc acquisitions.
https://t.co/LX15Xj6EZC
Espolòn Tequila debuts Extra Añejo, aged 3 years with a double-cask process—American oak + French Chardonnay finish—rolling out nationwide ahead of Father’s Day. MSRP $69.99. 🥃🇲🇽
https://t.co/47DNX8RWcj
Kate’s Real Food is hiring a part-time Sales Support Specialist in Jackson Hole 🏔️ The role blends retail relationships, deliveries and brand growth for the Wyoming-born bar brand.
https://t.co/ubGKXSvLFO
#BevNETJobs#FoodJobs#SalesCareers
Review: Summer Camp puts craft iced tea in liquid stick packs 🍑🫖
Available in Peach Black, Mango Oolong, Jasmine Green and Lemon Yuzu, the low-sugar, low-plastic format mixes cleanly without grit—though packaging cues may cause confusion.
https://t.co/0M6pwNyoQc