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How are you handling thorny issues like definition, pricing, and style in adult non-alc (ANA)?

We asked former sommeliers at The French Laundry, Ian and Carly Blessing. The duo applied their hospitality expertise to a new concept: a non-alcoholic tasting lounge that combines on-site production of the couple’s bitters line, educational tours, a full zero-proof bar, and a curated NA bottle shop.

Less than one month after opening in Chico, Calif., we chatted with Ian about what’s selling at All The Bitter Zero Proof Lounge, and how ANA brands and champions can address the category’s educational pain points.

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Mixers sit at an odd place in the ever-evolving beverage industry. Last year, the category’s sales fell alongside a rise in adult non-alc (ANA). 

In turn, mixer brands have begun positioning themselves as elevated zero-proof options and cocktail ingredients – some have even tried their luck in the ready-to-drink aisle. Cheeky Cocktails is one of those premium mixers, now in the midst of a major growth year.

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Not every brand wants to be acquired, just ask Polar Beverages. The 134-year-old seltzer maker has remained proud as an independent, and at BevNET Live Summer 2025 its longtime president and CEO Ralph Crowley dove into just what keeps its bubbles sharp and its cash flowing.

Insiders can watch the full presentation to hear how Crowley assesses potential growth opportunities, where he sees the “modern soda” category going (and how to stay on top of beverage trends), and what it takes to be a part of Polar’s network.

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