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Ben Branson, the trailblazing founder of non-alcoholic spirit brand Seedlip and innovative venture studio Pollen Projects, shares his perspective on an evolving market for zero-proof beverages, why “the best” non-alcoholic products are not analogs of legacy spirits and why he’s betting big on an unusual sourcing and production model. https://lnkd.in/gVHADwMX #NonAlcoholic #BeverageInnovation #Sustainability #ZeroProof #Entrepreneurship 🥃🌱

Jones Soda is searching for new leadership after president and CEO David Knight departed the company last week, the company announced Monday afternoon. https://lnkd.in/gMXxHvFx #LeadershipChange 🌐 #BeverageIndustry 🥤 #ExecutiveTransition #BusinessUpdates

🚨 Last call! It's the final week to nominate the top brands, products, and innovators for the BevNET Best of 2024 Awards. 🏆 Submission deadline: November 1st. Make your nomination count 👉 https://lnkd.in/gs-ujFhB #BevNETAwards #FoodAndBeverageIndustry #Innovation #CPG #ProductAwards

Earlier this month, Lemon Perfect named former Mast-Jägermeister US head Jeff Popkin as its CEO, marking the first chief executive move at the enhanced water startup since it was founded in 2017. A month into the role, Popkin says his priority is to scale a brand he believes has the ability to “go anywhere” from c-stores to golf shops. https://lnkd.in/gcDh2KDm #BeverageIndustry 🚀 #Leadership #StartupGrowth #WaterInnovation

BevNET Best of 2024 nominations close this Friday, Nov 1! Categories include: 🌟 Brand of the Year & Person of the Year 🌟 Rising Stars 🌟 Best New Products 🌟 Best Packaging Design 🌟 Best Marketing Campaign 🌟 BevNET Spirits Awards (for RTD cocktails and non-alcoholic spirits) Join past winners like Sanzo, OLIPOP PBC, Chamberlain Coffee, and Liquid Death. Nominate your brand today: https://lnkd.in/gxMcqGpp Jacqui Brugliera | John Craven | Mike Schneider | Ray Latif

Explore over 100 industry opportunities on the BevNET job board! Discover openings at: - DSD Area Sales Manager, Sol-ti - Regional Sales Manager, CS Group - Associate Category Manager, Vita Coco - Regional Account Manager, Congo Brands Explore these openings and more at bevnet.com/jobs #jobboard | #jobopening | #beverageindustry | #hiring

⏰ Last chance for Early Registration pricing for BevNET Live! ⏰ Hundreds of beverage founders, brand leaders, retailers, investors, distributors, and industry partners are already registered for BevNET Live, taking place December 8-10 in Marina del Rey, CA. Early pricing ends TODAY, and the room block is almost sold out! Learn more and register - bevnetlive.com John Craven | Jacqui Brugliera | Ray Latif | Mike Schneider | Jeff Klineman

The hosts chat about actor Tom Holland’s foray into CPG with NA beer Bero, before riffing on an enlightening collaboration between an up-and-coming wine company and personal care brand. We also feature an interview with Megan Klein, the founder and CEO of Little Saints, an innovative brand of non-alcoholic cocktails infused with functional mushrooms, who recently appeared on “Shark Tank.” https://lnkd.in/gFR-W7jj

In this week’s new products roundup, cold brew maker Stok makes its first foray into the energy drink space, V8 and Grillo’s join forces to shake up a classic brunch cocktail and Sprite spices up its portfolio with the return of a winter seasonal. https://lnkd.in/gb2DFUzW

U.K.-based functional beverage maker TRIP is teaming up with consumer mental health company Calm on a new co-branded product intended to promote relaxation and mental well-being. The collaboration is timed to fuel an expansion of TRIP’s Mindful Blend collection in U.S. retailers. https://lnkd.in/gykif4Zi