📈 Despite a volatile landscape, Q2 2025 saw a 13% year-over-year uptick in total U.S. food and beverage venture funding, reaching $342M.

🇮🇹 Once a coastal classic, Limoncello is now a U.S. trendsetter—mixing into cocktails and emerging in RTD form on store shelves across the country.

Trinity River Distillery seeks Market Manager, Southern Florida, to lead sales of Silver Star & Devil’s Grin, expand on- and off-premise and drive growth in spirits #SpiritsJobs #SalesJobs.

Deadline Extended: List in BevNET’s 2025 Natural Beverage Guide by Tuesday, 7/15. Get your brand or business in front of 20,000+ beverage industry professionals across BevNET Magazine, and more. Submit your listing now.

Joshing will sponsor the G-Space Saturn Return Tour at Cabana Live Friday, offering poolside vibes with performances, UV-reactive toys and chilled cocktails.

MAHA may consider plastic packaging. Chili crisp and Dubai chocolate fade. Emerging brands gain $450M. High West’s Tara Lindley on innovation.

Premier Protein goes plant-based; Milkbar x Nespresso debuts flavor bombs; Waffle House rolls out cold brew. New launches include Fiji, ISH formats.

Simply Good Foods posted Q3 results driven by a protein lineup led by Quest and OWYN, while Atkins undergoes a refresh.

🌺 Hawaiian Soda Co. is establishing a West Coast retail presence with a new club store partnership as mainland demand grows for modern soda with island flavors.

Hemp Supply Prime seeks a Senior Account Executive to grow its hemp and wellness CPG business. Candidates must have a $1M+ sales record and CPG leadership experience. #CPGJobs.

SOWN Oat Creamers hit 260 Target stores. Unsweetened and Sweet & Creamy options deliver a plant-based boost to coffee for $5.29.

☀️ Need a morning jolt or an evening unwind? Fuzzee’s sparkling coffee and Nowadays’ THC lemonade deliver at both ends of the day.

REBBL’s 32g protein shakes are now at Whole Foods Made with upcycled plant protein, they support digestion and contain 4g sugar. Flavors: Vanilla, Chocolate and Cookies & Creme

Wolves and Willett released a limited 10-year rye whiskey mixing Kentucky and California styles, with caramel and spice notes. Available limited supply.

Rebel Bourbon releases its award-winning 10-Year Single Barrel bourbon, aged ten years and bottled per barrel, delivering bold flavor.

FIJI Water launched a summer campaign celebrating its island origins and a new 700mL bottle for travel hydration. Blue Fridays deals run through July.

PLEZi FiZZ and PLEZi Hydration are now nationwide at Sprouts with no added sugar and purposeful ingredients.

Rare Champagne introduced its Extra-Ordinary Metamorphosis edition, fusing wine, art and blockchain. Created with artist William Amor, the $1,500 collector set includes a Digital Passport and repurposes waste into decorative elements.

In Good Company debuts Drylands Bar at Calgary Stampede, featuring 100% zero-alcohol mocktails and zero-proof drinks. Open July 3–13 at Badlands grounds.

☕️ Mozza Coffee Roasters just dropped single-serve coffee bags—perfect for travel, work, or wherever life takes you. Just steep like tea for a full-bodied cup, no gear required.