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Soda may be the best thing that’s happened to sparkling water in years. 

That may sound counterintuitive, but hang with me for a minute. Sparkling water’s ascendancy over the past decade was inspired in large part by a backlash against legacy CSDs as names like LaCroix, Spindrift, Polar and others rose to claim the mantle for zero-calorie, better-for-you bubbly refreshment. 

But now that (modern, mind you) soda is back in vogue, will that cramp sparkling water’s style?

Read the full story in BevNET magazine.

Women are powerful drivers of wellness demand, yet half say today’s beverage options fall short. That’s a big opportunity for brands ready to move beyond “one-size-fits-all.” See where women’s wellness innovation is headed—and how BevSource can help you capture the opportunity. Learn more

If you missed BevNET Live Winter 2025, or just want to relive it, we’ve got you covered.

Here’s a look at the show’s opening session with Poppi co-founders Allison and Stephen Ellsworth.

The duo sat down to discuss how they approached the various stages of Poppi’s growth, leading up to its nearly $2 billion exit to PepsiCo.

They touched on why ensuring their team was taken care of in the acquisition process was a necessity, how a digital first presence helps brands to “build community everywhere,” and why they would both be more than happy to once again let someone else be the CEO in any future venture.

Insiders can watch the full discussion here.

In spirits marketing this winter, Sun Cruiser tapped its first athlete partner, Still G.I.N. recruited a familiar face, and WhistlePig turned a historic bank into an experiential whiskey hub. 

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Here’s a look at leading headlines from around the beverage industry. Insiders get access to the full story.

1. PepsiCo and Walmart Colluded on Pricing, Alleges Unsealed FTC Complaint
2. Thrive Market Drops Alcohol, Bets Big on Adult NA with 100+ SKU Expansion
3. Taste & Nutrition Drive Consumers Back to Dairy by Way of A2/A2
4. Coca-Cola Reveals CEO Succession Plan
5. Can Kombucha Reclaim Its Edge Amid the Digestive Health Boom?

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Archer founder & CEO Eugene Kang shares how disciplined execution, vertical integration and precisely timed innovation transformed the upstart jerky brand into one of the fastest-growing CPG companies in the U.S. 

He talks about how Archer positioned itself ahead of explosive trends and built durable partnerships with retailers, and why patience and long-term thinking are critical traits for founders.

Tune into the episode here. Also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.