John Craven - BevNET @bevnetcraven.drnk.it · 08/05/2025First new Pope-related PR from a beverage company has hit my inbox 010
John Craven - BevNET @bevnetcraven.drnk.it · 05/05/2025Come join us in Austin tomorrow - www.tasteradio.com/austin 010
John Craven - BevNET @bevnetcraven.drnk.it · 01/05/2025Whenever 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...nosh.comConagra To Sell Chef Boyardee For $600MToday, Conagra announced the signing of a definitive agreement to divest Chef Boyardee to Hometown Food Company for $600 million in cash. 000
John Craven - BevNET @bevnetcraven.drnk.it · 10/04/2025Billion-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...nosh.comSpecial Feature: The Long Climb for Vertical FarmingVertical 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. 010
John Craven - BevNET @bevnetcraven.drnk.it · 10/04/2025Some of the fanciest looking tonic water I've ever seen 010
Reposted by John Craven - BevNETBevNET's Taste Radio Podcast 🎧 @tasteradio.com · 08/04/2025Even 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 🎧tasteradio.comThe ‘Real’ Story Behind Spindrift’s Stunning SuccessEven 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”... 011
John Craven - BevNET @bevnetcraven.drnk.it · 20/03/2025Lots 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...npr.orgPepsi to buy prebiotic soda brand Poppi for nearly $2 billionPepsi 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. 010
Reposted by John Craven - BevNETBevNET.com @bevnet.com · 23/02/2025ICYMI: 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 morebuff.lyBevNET.comCovering the business of the beverage industry. Provides daily content, industry events, and job listings. 011
Reposted by John Craven - BevNETBevNET.com @bevnet.com · 12/02/2025Actor 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 Groupbuff.lyHailee Steinfeld Unveils RTD Cocktail Brand Angel MargaritaActor 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... 001
Reposted by John Craven - BevNETBevNET.com @bevnet.com · 03/02/2025President 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.buff.lySpirits Temporarily Avoid Trade War As Trump Pauses Mexico and Canada TariffsPresident 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. 002
John Craven - BevNET @bevnetcraven.drnk.it · 24/01/2025Miami, 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/tasteradio.comBevNET Taste Radio Meetup: MiamiThe 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. 000
John Craven - BevNET @bevnetcraven.drnk.it · 07/01/2025Guess who's back? Odwalla Returns Under Grupo Jumex's Stewardship www.bevnet.com/news/2025/od...bevnet.comOdwalla Returns Under Grupo Jumex's StewardshipOdwalla, 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. 010
John Craven - BevNET @bevnetcraven.drnk.it · 06/01/2025Celeb beverage investment: Emma Watson’s Renais Gin Conjures $6M Investment www.bevnet.com/spirits/2025...bevnet.comEmma Watson’s Renais Gin Conjures $6M InvestmentRenais 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. 000
John Craven - BevNET @bevnetcraven.drnk.it · 06/01/2025Gatorade has "Frost," Prime has "Ice" Is this what the consumer wants? 100
John Craven - BevNET @bevnetcraven.drnk.it · 06/01/2025Makes sense, I guess...WWE Takes Minority Ownership Stake in Hulk Hogan’s Real American Beer www.brewbound.com/news/wwe-tak...brewbound.comWWE Takes Minority Ownership Stake in Hulk Hogan’s Real American BeerWorld Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is taking a minority stake in Hulk Hogan’s Real American Beer as part of a multi-year partnership announced today. 110
John Craven - BevNET @bevnetcraven.drnk.it · 02/01/2025👀 Going to be a big year for this category 000
Reposted by John Craven - BevNETBrewbound.com @brewbound.com · 31/12/2024Two New England craft beer leaders, Harpoon and Smuttynose parent companies, have merged to create Barrel One Collective, bringing together 14 brands. Details:buff.lyHarpoon and Smuttynose Parent Companies Merge to Form Barrel One CollectiveTwo 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... 011
John Craven - BevNET @bevnetcraven.drnk.it · 31/12/2024A 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...tasteradio.comHow Today’s Leaders Are Building Tomorrow’s Billion-Dollar BrandsIn 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. 000
John Craven - BevNET @bevnetcraven.drnk.it · 16/12/2024Athletic Brewing is getting into the NA cocktail game...sorta...with two new cocktail-inspired brews: Paloma and Moscow Mule 020
John Craven - BevNET @bevnetcraven.drnk.it · 12/12/2024Report: Hershey Trust Rejects Mondelēz Takeover Offer as Too Low www.nosh.com/news/2024/re...nosh.comReport: Hershey Trust Rejects Mondelēz Takeover Offer as Too LowHistory has repeated itself as Hershey’s controlling owner yesterday rejected a preliminary takeover offer from candy and snacking rival Mondelēz International, according to a Bloomberg News report ci... 000
Reposted by John Craven - BevNETJessica Infante @jessicainfante.bsky.social · 11/12/2024“Don’t mess it up. This is my local.” Advice given from a longtime patron of Russian River’s Santa Rosa pub to his son, who is now a bartender there after visiting with his parents from 3 years old. Co-owner/founder Natalie Cilurzo just nailed her keynote address at @brewbound.com live 🍻 032
John Craven - BevNET @bevnetcraven.drnk.it · 11/12/2024Best / most dangerous lunch sponsor ever at one of our events 000
John Craven - BevNET @bevnetcraven.drnk.it · 11/12/2024And now we're on to beer...Watch live now: @brewbound.com Live Day 1 from Marina del Rey, CA www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouZ4...youtube.comBrewbound Live Winter 2024 - Day 1 LivestreamYouTube video by Brewbound 010
John Craven - BevNET @bevnetcraven.drnk.it · 10/12/2024Watch live now: @bevnet.com Live day 2 - www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K_B...youtube.comBevNET Live Winter 2024 - Day 2 LivestreamYouTube video by BevNET.com 000
John Craven - BevNET @bevnetcraven.drnk.it · 08/12/2024Watch live now: @bevnet.com Live “Spirits Sunday” focusing on spirits, RTD cocktails & all things bev alc: www.youtube.com/live/qcKLx2n...youtube.comYouTubeShare your videos with friends, family, and the world 000
John Craven - BevNET @bevnetcraven.drnk.it · 06/12/2024Day 2 of @nosh.com Live is streaming now. Today includes data from NielsenIQ, presentations from Good Culture & TikTok Shop and more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsP0...youtube.comNosh Live Winter 2024 Day 2 - Free LivestreamYouTube video by NOSH 000
Reposted by John Craven - BevNETNosh.com @nosh.com · 05/12/2024Meet the innovators shaping the future of food 🌍🍴. The 2024 NOSH Best Of Awards honor leaders and brands defying challenges to create a more sustainable, equitable industry. Explore the winners: buff.ly/3ZPA8w9 #FoodInnovation #Sustainability #CPGbuff.lyNosh Best of 2024 AwardsNosh’s annual Best Of awards recognize the year’s standout individuals, brands and products from across all categories of the packaged food industry. 001
John Craven - BevNET @bevnetcraven.drnk.it · 05/12/2024Watch live now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqkn...youtube.comNOSH Live Winter 2024 Day 1 LivestreamYouTube video by NOSH 000
John Craven - BevNET @bevnetcraven.drnk.it · 05/12/2024I think a solid outcome for the brand. Not a mega exit, but I think this will further grease the CPG M&A wheels. Report: Spindrift Close to $650M Sale to Private Equity www.bevnet.com/news/2024/re...bevnet.comReport: Spindrift Close to $650M Sale to Private EquitySpindrift is reportedly in advanced talks to be acquired by a San Francisco-based private equity firm for a price north of $650 million. 010
John Craven - BevNET @bevnetcraven.drnk.it · 02/12/2024One week until @bevnet.com Live in LA! www.bevnetlive.com Join the > 775 people who are already registered 010
John Craven - BevNET @bevnetcraven.drnk.it · 02/12/2024Raising $2 million from...the US Department of Defense...That's a new one 000
John Craven - BevNET @bevnetcraven.drnk.it · 01/12/2024“Juicy IPAs are the middle-aged man’s version of a cupcake”…yes? 000
John Craven - BevNET @bevnetcraven.drnk.it · 01/12/2024This conservative / right wing beer thing is a fad, right? 010
John Craven - BevNET @bevnetcraven.drnk.it · 28/11/2024Gonna work out great www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...nbcnews.comBird flu detected in raw milk sold in California, health officials sayCalifornia health officials warned the public to avoid drinking one batch of whole raw milk from Raw Farm, which has issued a voluntary recall. 102
John Craven - BevNET @bevnetcraven.drnk.it · 27/11/2024Fly By Jing on everything and not gonna complain 010
John Craven - BevNET @bevnetcraven.drnk.it · 26/11/2024January sure will be a load of fun...not www.brewbound.com/news/trump-p...brewbound.comTrump Promises 25% Tariff on Mexico and CanadaPresident-elect Donald Trump promised to impose 25% tariffs on all imported goods from Mexico and Canada and an additional 10% tariff on products from China beginning January 20, his first day in offi... 010
Reposted by John Craven - BevNETBevNET.com @bevnet.com · 26/11/2024We’ve unveiled the agenda for BevNET Live Winter 2024 🗓️! Join us Dec. 8-10 in Marina del Rey for growth-driven talks, workshops, networking, sampling, and the New Beverage Showdown 🍹. Don’t miss it. buff.ly/4g8Yg21 …buff.lyBevNET Live Winter 2024: Agenda HighlightsWe’ve posted the complete agenda for BevNET Live, taking place on December 8-10 in Marina del Rey, CA. Key features include growth-focused presentations, technical workshops, Beverage School for startups,... 011
John Craven - BevNET @bevnetcraven.drnk.it · 26/11/2024Sure hope some more CPG folks join this app... 110
John Craven - BevNET @bevnetcraven.drnk.it · 25/11/2024You knew this was coming...THC infused non-alcoholic beer. 100