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Reducing sugar no longer means choosing between taste and clean labels. In this free resource, Cargill shares how brands are using system-based sweetener strategies to meet evolving consumer expectations, from GLP-1-driven behavior shifts to rising skepticism of artificial sweeteners. Featuring real-world case studies and formulation frameworks, this guide offers actionable insights for brands developing the next generation of functional, low-sugar products. Learn more

Forever wars. Creeping inflation. Lookmaxxing.  Amidst all this crushing modern woe, is the answer really less alcohol? 

Apparently so: NA beer, wine and spirits grew 19.2% last year, and investors are noticing. As U.S. alcohol consumption continues to soften and dissipate into different zero-proof categories, there’s an opportunity for unique offerings to earn financing from backers that may have previously overlooked the space. 

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The Q1 2026 funding report from Northhall paints a picture of an environment that is cooling, but not collapsing. 

Total investment in food, beverage, and CPG brands reached approximately $340M, marking a 13% decline quarter-over-quarter as deal volume also pulled back. Investment is concentrating in growth-stage rounds, with Series A and B deals accounting for a significant share of funding.

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Vita Coco posted strong Q1 2026 performance with 37% net sales growth to $180 million driven by retail gains, improved pricing and positive private label shipment trends.

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Things are about to get really strange… I mean weird in Northern California.

Drink Weird, the canned tea and yerba mate brand, has signed on with Donaghy Sales, giving it a distributor foothold in NorCal

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Here’s a look at leading headlines from around the beverage industry. Go beyond the headlines with Insiders access.

1. Oatly: Growth Playbook ‘Beginning to Gain Traction’

2. Adapt Pivots From CBD, Charts Future In Functional Powders

3. Sazerac Invests in Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila

4. L.A. Libations Debuts ‘Re:Lid’ Resealable, Recyclable Aluminum Can

5. Neutonic Lands $6M Raise

This week on the podcast, Brad and Lukas discuss the FMI’s online grocery report, fresh funding rounds for frozen dessert brands, why Nestle is offloading Blue Bottle and details behind the new brand from Lemon Perfect’s founder.

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