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Staying founder-led for 10+ years may be one of the beverage industry’s toughest growth stories. 🧃📈

At BevNET Live New York City 2026, Owl’s Brew co-founder and CEO Jennie Ripps, Remedy Organics co-founder and CEO Henry Kasindorf, and Zico founder Mark Rampolla discussed the pivots, investor decisions and setbacks that shaped their long-term leadership journeys. The panel explored what happens when brands are early to a trend — and how founders decide when to hold the line or rethink the playbook.

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A new court filing is raising fresh questions over who bears responsibility for Uncle Nearest’s financial unraveling. 🥃⚖️

As a sale of the whiskey brand’s assets approaches, receiver Phillip Young alleges Farm Credit Mid-America ignored “red flags” while former CFO Michael Senzaki allegedly falsified reports, misappropriated funds and helped expand the company’s credit line from $35 million to $67 million. The filing claims the lender approved repeated drawdowns without confirming them with founder Fawn Weaver, even as alleged discrepancies and payment platform issues mounted. 📉

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PepsiCo’s Q2 results revealed a widening split between beverage softness and snack momentum as consumer pressure hits North America. 📉

Organic revenue rose 2.4% globally, but PepsiCo Beverage North America posted just 1% organic growth as volume fell 4%, with CEO Ramon Laguarta pointing to gas prices and slowing impulse purchases in c-stores and independent channels. ⛽ Meanwhile, Gatorade, Propel and functional innovations across protein, gut health and cognition remain key growth priorities, while snacks saw volume gains despite a net revenue decline.

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Cann is moving beyond THC as the h**p beverage sector braces for a potential November shakeup. 🥤

The brand has launched 0MG, a THC-free relaxation line in 12 oz. slim cans, starting with Blood Orange Cardamom and Lemon Lavender. Formulated with passion flower, magnesium, electrolytes and L-theanine, the line arrives as cannabinoid drink makers explore federally compliant alternatives ahead of looming regulatory changes. 🌿

But Cann CEO Jake Bullock says the company is not pulling back from THC — and is instead building inventory in anticipation of rising demand.

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