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Is the food and beverage funding freeze finally thawing? ❄️➡️💰 FABID’s Q1 2025 Report reveals a surprising rebound in deal size and investor appetite—just not where you might expect. Explore the data shaping the future of F&B investment. 📊 https://lnkd.in/gYXhBrnz #FoodAndBeverage #StartupFunding #CPGTrends #VentureCapital #FoodInnovation

ICYMI: This week’s beverage news is bubbling with big moves and even bigger investments 💸🚀 🧃 Functional tea brand Ryl Tea is going full throttle after landing $15M to supercharge its footprint and scale 4X in retail: https://lnkd.in/g9yyjPJJ 🥤 Probiotic soda brand Culture Pop just raised over $15M to “close the gap” in modern soda offerings—and it's now headed to shelves nationwide at Target: https://lnkd.in/ggsAp_j3 🔥 Ignite20 is lighting up the early-stage CPG space with a fresh $7M fund fueling 60 startups. Here’s how they’re redefining startup support: https://lnkd.in/g9uiYmVS 🍭 Plus, No Cap! is adding some sweetness to the modern soda game via a new licensing deal with iconic candy maker Albanese: https://lnkd.in/gzyN5bHU #CPGnews #BeverageIndustry #StartupFunding #FunctionalBeverages #Innovation Want to stay in the loop with the latest industry news? Get our free daily newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gtcAU3UJ

💸 Despite a murky economic forecast, capital is still flowing—at least for a select few startups. Why are some founders still securing funding while others are left behind? 👨🍳 Plus, celebrated Boston chefs Jamie Bissonnette and Kenta Katagai share their recipe for culinary success and creative simplicity in this week’s Taste Radio. 🎧 Tune in for insights on money, food, and what it takes to stand out. https://lnkd.in/gJkzK4dt #CPGnews #FoodIndustry #StartupFunding #TasteRadio #ConsumerBrands

🚨 Leadership transition at Reed’s: The craft soda maker has named PepsiCo veteran Cyril Wallace as its new CEO, following the retirement of Norman E. Snyder after five years at the helm. Wallace steps into the role with extensive experience in the beverage sector. https://lnkd.in/gQenA9He #LeadershipNews #BeverageIndustry #CEOMoves #CPGLeadership #CraftSoda

It’s with great sadness that we’re writing to note the passing of Jack Craven, the Chairman of BevNET, father of our CEO and founder, John Craven, and father-in-law to our COO, Carolyn Craven. 🕊️ His vision, guidance, and unwavering support helped shape BevNET into what it is today. We honor his legacy and the impact he made on our team and the broader beverage industry. https://lnkd.in/gmwq23HY #LeadershipLegacy #BeverageIndustry #InMemoriam #Entrepreneurship #IndustryPioneer

🔥 Tequila is stealing the spotlight in U.S. bars and restaurants, according to new data from NIQ's CGA. Reposado, in particular, is leading the charge as consumer palates evolve and premiumization trends continue to shape the category. Explore what’s driving tequila’s sustained growth and how on-premise dynamics are shifting. https://lnkd.in/gWKi88Pn #TequilaTrends #BeverageIndustry #OnPremiseGrowth #AlcoholInsights #ReposadoRise

💥 New innovations hit the shelf: FitAID expands into supplements while Free Rein unveils a bold decaf option. From vibrant mixers to flavored expansions, this week’s product roundup has something for every consumer trend. https://lnkd.in/gXVA2n3j #CPGinnovation #FunctionalBeverages #NewProductLaunch #HealthAndWellness #BeverageIndustry

We’re excited to welcome Christopher Hunter, CEO of Koia, to BevNET Live NYC this June 11-12 as a featured speaker! Chris is a serial entrepreneur and brand builder behind Four Loko, Not Your Father’s Root Beer, and now Koia, a category leader in plant-based nutrition. As CEO, he’s led Koia into over 35,000 retail locations and is focused on expanding it into a full-scale plant-based platform. From alcohol to wellness, Chris brings a unique perspective on scaling bold ideas and investing in what’s next. 🗓️ June 11-12, 2025 📍 New York, NY 🔗 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/gR-K8cu8 🌐 More Info: https://lnkd.in/epbBPEx Jacqui Brugliera | John Craven | Mike Schneider | Ray Latif | Jeff Klineman

🚨 Legal shakeup in the spirits world: A Los Angeles distillery is challenging New York’s direct-to-consumer shipping restrictions in a new federal lawsuit. The case could set a precedent for how craft distillers nationwide reach their customers. 🍸⚖️ https://lnkd.in/gQvNqBtF #CraftSpirits #DtC #AlcoholShipping #RegulatoryNews #BeverageIndustry

Nombase Podcast - The Art of Beverage Formulation: Sweetening Without Sugar Michael Farrell of The Forest Farmers, Michael D. Ham of Wild Orchard Tea, and Susan Buckwalter Hartman of Recoup Beverage discuss the role of maple in beverages. Mike and Michael dive into using concentrated maple as a natural sweetener with "no sugar added" benefits, while Susan focuses on maple water (sap) for hydration, providing a clean and functional beverage base. The conversation also explores the sustainability of tapping maple trees, which helps preserve forests and prevent deforestation. Using maple as an ingredient not only enhances product quality but actively supports environmental protection, meeting the rising consumer demand for clean, transparent products while contributing to regeneration.