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BevnetFebruary 12, 2026
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Why Oatly’s “Right Calls” Make Sense

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Oatly's financial performance and fiber-focused approach to innovation has the Swedish oat milk company on the right track to keep growing after posting its first profitable year in 2025, said analysts from Jefferies

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⭐ Reviews: Mike’s and Spindrift

⭐ Reviews: Mike’s and Spindrift

This week, we sampled Mike’s Hot Honey’s new beverage syrups before washing it down with a swig of Spindrift’s new Ginger Lime Mule

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💋 Meet the New Fiber Fizz From France

When you think of a "French kiss," does your mind instantly go towards prebiotic beverages? At Nestle it does, or they hope so anyway. 

The Swiss CPG giant may be shopping the iconic (and troubled, as of late) French sparkling water brand Perrier, but it's still releasing new innovation in the celebratory occasion-based Maison Perrier line.

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☕ How Bulletproof is Rebooting for the Mainstream

The never-ending stream of new functional beverages has pushed brands to meet consumers where they’re at by upgrading established routines, rather than introducing new ones. 

Against that backdrop, 15-year-old Bulletproof often regarded as a pioneer of the functional coffee space – is recentering around its roots in hopes of broadening its reach with mainstream consumers and retailers alike. 

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  1. RNDC Layoffs Continue Following Major Supplier Losses
  2. Lance Collins' Accelerator Revs Back Up as Independent Brand
  3. Refresco to Acquire SunOpta in Cash Deal
  4. From Alcohol-Free to THC: Drink Monday Bets On Hemp’s ‘Longevity’
  5. Coca-Cola: Volume Rebounds As New CEO Calls For More “Speed”
 

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🎙️ CPG Week: A Better Bagel Bootleg

Plus, Barron Trump’s Beverage Bet

Plus, Barron Trump’s Beverage Bet

This week on the podcast, Monica and Lukas dig into the latest development surrounding the beleaguered maker of The Better Bagel, Barron Trump’s involvement in a beverage startup and the recent departure of Impossible Foods’ chief executive. The podcasters also review the impact of deflated cocoa prices on chocolate makers and consumers at the checkout.

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