A subsidiary of AriZona Beverages USA subsidiary has acquired Manna Beverages’ facility in Anaheim, California. 

Canned water brand Liquid Death has signed with four mostly craft-centric distributors in Southern California and the Pacific Northwest. Liquid Death, which is preparing to launch an energy drink line in early 2026, has signed with Hand Family Companies’ subsidiary Sunset Distributing (California), The Odom Corporation (Washington), Bigfoot Beverages and Summit Beverage Distribution Co. (both Oregon).

Global rap star Future and Ohza founder Ryan Ayotte want consumers to drink in style with Roué, a new brand of fine wines and RTD cocktails launching this month.

Robert Hendrickson, interim CEO and president of Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), has died.

A week after California drinks manufacturer Manna Beverages shuttered operations and terminated the entire on-site staff, the company’s West Sacramento and Anaheim production facilities are up for sale.

British mixer brand Fever-Tree is feeling good about its collaboration with Molson Coors as it posted 4% revenue growth in the U.S. in its first half 2025 earnings results last week.

Texas governor Greg Abbott has signed an executive order mandating age restrictions on the sale of hemp-derived THC products, roughly three months after he vetoed a bill that would have outlawed the intoxicant entirely in the Lone Star State.

Gold Bar Whiskey is entering the ready-to-drink (RTD) sphere, and it’s rolling out with the support of Joe Cool himself: Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana.

Monster Beverage Corporation surpassed the $2 billion quarterly net sales milestone for the first time in the company’s history, reporting an 11.1% year-over-year increase in its Q2 2025 earnings report this week. However, Monster’s alcohol ambitions have faltered, falling 8.6% to $38 million.

Kratom beverage maker Mitra-9 Brands is facing a proposed class action lawsuit over allegations that its products are addictive, leading to habitual use and withdrawal symptoms.

What do you get when you offer a taste of Fear and Loathing to the Shark Tank set? It may look a bit like the Hemp Beverage Expo, which held its second edition last week in Atlanta.

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) has been cleared to cut ties with distributor and bottler Reyes Coca-Cola, after a Texas judge ruled last week that the soda giant has a right to not renew a long term agreement with the company.

Beer distributors are continuing to prioritize Alani Nu, even as many fret over the risk of losing the brand after its acquisition by Celsius earlier this year.

CPG talent recruitment business ForceBrands unveiled a new slate of leadership of its own today, naming Rob Ganjon to succeed founder Josh Wand as CEO after 17 years in the role.