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Unless you’ve got money in West Texas oil fields, the economic landscape feels anything but stable at the moment. These days, “meaningful realized liquidity” is where you can find it. 

If the size of Coefficient Capital’s Fund II is any indication, food and beverage continues to be a resilient sector where emerging brands can still make an eventual big exit. 

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Leisure Hydration is gearing up to launch a flavor-forward packaging refresh in the first quarter of this year as it looks to better capture its target audience (read: Gen Z) and increase repeat purchase rates.

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GURU’s struggles in the U.S. didn’t slow down sales in Q1 for fiscal year 2026, with the Canadian energy drink brand reporting “record” net sales of CAD$8.8 million.

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

1. Elmhurst Launches Clean Protein Drinks As Sprouts Exclusive

2. Former SGWS Employees Face Trial For Pay-to-Play Scheme

3. PATH Water Enters Sports Drink Set

4. Gym Weed Jumps Into Modern Soda

5. Beverage M&A Ran Low in 2025, Notes Capstone

This week on the podcast, Monica and Lukas discuss the acquisitions of frozen dessert maker My/Mochi Ice Cream and next-generation sports drink brand Local Weather. The hosts also speculate about David Protein’s entry into the ice cream category and singer Benson Boone’s involvement with Caliwater.

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