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October 01, 2026
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In today’s issueNIQ: What’s Gaining Ground In On-Premise Beverage? • Super Lyte Projected To Sell 4 Million Cases • Lyre’s Pro Sports Concession Strategy • Relaxation At The Center Of Hemp Bevs • Review: Svedka Dives into RTD • CPG Week: Recess Staffs Up & Grocery Inflation Pressure

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Nowadays Founders Enter ‘Calm’ Beverage Set

Nowadays Founders Enter ‘Calm’ Beverage Set
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Nowadays founders Justin Tidwell and Anthony Puterman are betting that “calm” can be a winning function. 

THC drinks are well-suited for select occasions, but as functional beverages are being built to meet specific consumer needs, the duo believes the market could use even more chill. 

Unwind, their latest endeavor which is rolling out exclusively to Walmart with a 5-SKUs, will test whether “calm” can become a distinct beverage occasion. At least one major retailer already believes: Unwind’s launch comes on the same day as Walmart announced its “Mood & Mind” set fronted by brands like Recess, Neutonic and TRIP.

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What’s Gaining Ground In On-Premise Beverage? 

What’s Gaining Ground In On-Premise Beverage? 

The U.S. on-premise beverage alcohol market continues to face volume pressure, but the topline numbers mask important shifts in category and consumer behavior. 

NIQ’s latest quarterly update examines changing dynamics across categories, price tiers, regions and venue types, offering a closer look at where demand is holding up and where new opportunities may be emerging.

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👉🏼 The News You Need 👈🏼

Stateside Brands Projects 4 Million Cases for Super Lyte in Year One →

 

Inside Lyre’s Pro Sports Concession Strategy →

 

Relaxation At The Center Of $300M Intoxicating Hemp Beverage Business →

 

Review: Svedka Dives into RTD With Fruit-Forward Vodka Waters

Review: Svedka Dives into RTD With Fruit-Forward Vodka Waters

The clear skinny cans are certainly eye-catching, and gets across that this liquid is truly as simple as its name: vodka and (flavored) water.

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🎙️ CPG Week: Recess Staffs Up & Grocery Inflation Pressure

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Co-hosts Brad Avery and Lukas Southard detail why Recess is adding more industry know-how to its ranks, the impact of elevated pricing in grocery and convenience retail and rumors about a popular oil brand seeking a buyer.

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