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BevnetJune 15, 2026
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Zevia’s Executive Refresh

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As longtime beverage leader Amy Taylor makes the jump to the sports world, zero-calorie beverage producer Zevia is welcoming board member Alexandre Reberti as its new president and CEO.

Ruberti, who cut his teeth in beverage working alongside Taylor as an executive at Red Bull, has been a board member at Zevia since 2024. 

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⬅️ Spec’s Expands West

⬅️ Spec’s Expands West

Texas-based Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods has acquired Lee’s Discount Liquor, Nevada’s largest independent liquor chain, marking the retailer’s first expansion outside its home state.

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🪐 Ninth Planet Shuts Down, Nidra Acquires Equipment

Ninth Planet Shuts Down, Nidra Acquires Equipment

Saratoga, New York-based co-packer Ninth Planet Beverage has shuttered operations and sold all its equipment assets to Nidra Packaging in Virginia.

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🔀 Monday Moves

Here’s a taste of the products moving around the industry to start off your week.

🚛 Canned matcha latte maker Chuh has added Crème Brûlée and Lavender flavors to its portfolio as it enters 200 doors, partnering with Hannafords in New England and HiTouch Distribution in SoCal. Learn more on BevNET

⚡ Caffeinated mouth pouch brand Wip has extended into more c-stores with an over 330-store deal with Walmart Fuel Centers nationwide. For more on the deal, visit BevNET

💪 Ka’Chava is bringing its Chocolate Superblend Shakes into a 20-serve bag format, exclusive to select Costco warehouses in Los Angeles. Click here for the details

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