Brad Avery

Brad Avery

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Brad is a Reporter for BevNET.com.

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Monster ‘Pleased’ with Early Alcohol Performance

Monster ‘Pleased’ with Early Alcohol Performance

Monster Beverage Corporation reported net sales growth of 13.9% to $6.31 billion – up from $5.54 billion the year before – in its Q4 and full year 2022 earnings report yesterday. The results arrive as the company pushes forward with its expansion into new beverage categories, including alcohol.

GHOST ‘Deceptively’ Markets to Kids, Allege Ad Watchdogs

GHOST ‘Deceptively’ Markets to Kids, Allege Ad Watchdogs

Advertising watchdog group Truth in Advertising (TINA.org) and the University of Connecticut Rudd Center for Food Policy & Health filed a complaint with federal agencies today against energy drink maker GHOST, alleging the company has “unfairly and deceptively” marketed its products to children.

KDP to Invest $863M in C4, Enters Long-Term Distribution Pact

KDP to Invest $863M in C4, Enters Long-Term Distribution Pact

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) has entered a strategic partnership with C4 Energy producer Nutrabolt and will invest $863 million for a 30% ownership stake in the brand, along with distribution rights, the company announced today.

Food and Beverage Brands Relishing Pickleball Opportunities

Food and Beverage Brands Relishing Pickleball Opportunities

While it may once have been considered the domain of country clubs and retirement homes, the sport of pickleball is making a play for the mainstream. As professional pickleball leagues earn serious attention – and investment – from the sports world, food and beverage brands see it as an emerging cultural trend, and they’re looking to get in on the ground floor.

District of Columbia, Washington AGs Sue to Stop Albertsons Payout

District of Columbia, Washington AGs Sue to Stop Albertsons Payout

Attorneys general from Washington state and the District of Columbia are seeking to temporarily block a $4 billion payout to Albertsons’ shareholders on November 7, filing lawsuits this week to put a hold on the cash dividend at least until the grocery giant’s proposed merger with Kroger can be reviewed by federal regulators.

Cannabis: Constellation Steps Back, Canopy USA Steps Up

Cannabis: Constellation Steps Back, Canopy USA Steps Up

Constellation Brands is simplifying its approach to the cannabis industry as the company announced plans today to convert its common shares of Ontario-based Canopy Growth Corporation into new non-voting exchangeable shares.

Bang: Owoc Enters ‘Ultraverse’; Retailers Reconsidering?

Bang: Owoc Enters ‘Ultraverse’; Retailers Reconsidering?

After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier this month, Vital Pharmaceuticals (VPX), the Florida-based maker of Bang Energy, continued to face challenges both in court and in the market this week, while also advancing its long-awaited web3 ambitions.