Plus, KDP’s Coffee Biz, Tru slims down, Jones Soda surges, new SBA loans͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
 
 
BevnetApril 01, 2026
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Mocktail Club Cracks Control States

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As U.S. drinking patterns change, so do its traditional drinking institutions. 

That may be thanks to Mocktail Club (in Virginia, at least) as it lands in 100 state-owned liquor stores – making it possibly one of the first NA brands to crack the channel.

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☕ KDP’s Coffee Biz Takes Shape

Keurig Dr Pepper’s beverage and coffee unit separation is getting closer. 

The company has completed its $18 billion acquisition of JDE Peet’s and named a new leader for its global coffee venture. 

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🔄 Tru Slims Down Portfolio, Unveils New Look

Tru entered the beverage industry with functional shots more than ten years ago and during that time has tinkered with its positioning, added 12 oz. RTDs and powders while adjusting its look a few times. But today marks its “biggest brand evolution.”

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📈 Jones Soda Continues Turnaround In Q4

Jones Soda’s revenues and margins rose as it closed out FY2025, posting the highest Q4 revenue growth in company history.

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💸 Inside The SBA’s New ‘Grocery Guarantee’ Loans

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) unveiled a new loan program aimed at supporting small businesses across the domestic food supply chain. 

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  1. Once Upon a Coconut Acquires Punch’d Energy

  2. Former Casamigos Team Launches RTD

  3. Constellation Brands Agrees To Acquire HOPWTR

  4. Laird Superfood Loss Widens Amid Multi-Brand Push

  5. Tarte Cosmetics Founder Enters Beverage with ‘Sippable Self-Care’

 

🆕 What's New?

It’s Hump Day! Here’s a taste of the latest marketing moves from around the beverage industry.

Throne Sport Coffee expanded its roster of professional athlete ambassadors with Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman in an “equity-backed alignment.” Get all of the details with Insider access

💧 Evian celebrated its 200th anniversary by launching two limited edition glass bottles created in partnership with “Balloon Dog” artist Jeff Koons. Read more here

🧠 Sol-ti responded to consumer demand for added functionality with the launch of ElectroBoost and MindBoost+SuperShots. Get more information with Insider access

🍸 Diageo’s new CEO, Dave Lewis, is reframing ready-to-drink (RTD) from a margin liability to an opportunity. Check out the full story here🥤 Q Mixers saw the rising use of products like “modern sodas” and coconut water as mixers and was inspired to create its own functional product line. Get all of the details with Insider access

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