BeGOAT Clean Energy has launched Mandarin Orange, expanding its Zero Sugar lineup with a citrus-forward flavor made with six plant-based ingredients, zero calories and 200mg of naturally sourced caffeine per 12 oz. can. 🍊⚡ #EnergyDrinks

Diageo North America and Goodwill Kentucky renewed a partnership to expand free hospitality workforce training in Kentucky, backed by a $100K Diageo grant. More than 230 people have completed the Learning Skills for Life program since 2025. 🥃🤝

Delta Bev is hiring a Maintenance Technician for its beverage facility in Canoga Park, CA. Visit BevNET Jobs to view the full listing and apply.

Delta Bev is hiring a Batching/Seller Operator in Canoga Park, CA. Visit the BevNET job board to view the full listing and apply.

Hello Soju announced the inaugural International Soju Week, set for Sept. 20-26, 2026, as an annual National Today-certified celebration spotlighting the Korean spirit’s heritage and growing U.S. presence. 🥂🇰🇷

La Costeña and Jumex expanded their UTSA Athletics sponsorship for the 2026–27 season, bringing Mexican food and beverage activations to Roadrunners games. La Costeña becomes the first official jalapeño sponsor in NCAA history. 🌶️🏈

A3 Aronia is moving into everyday functional beverages via RIVYN’s new COREFLO, a passionfruit drink mix with organic aronia juice powder, electrolytes, no sugar and no added caffeine, highlighting broader use of polyphenol-rich aronia in convenient wellness formats. 🫐💧

Delta Bev is hiring a Packaging Operator in Canoga Park, CA. Can experience is needed for this beverage industry role. View the full listing on the BevNET job board.

Delta Bev is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for its beverage facility in Canoga Park, CA. Visit BevNET Jobs to view the full listing and apply.

Nine Pin Cider Works is hiring an experienced Head Cider Maker in Albany, NY. View the full job listing on BevNET Jobs and apply.

Nikka Whisky launched Taketsuru Pure Malt Essentials 2026, the first in an annual limited-edition series honoring founder Masataka Taketsuru. The 1,200-bottle, $249.99 release highlights Yoichi Distillery malt and rare 2000 batches from Yoichi and Miyagikyo. 🥃🇯🇵

🚀 Aurive launched a premium functional wellness line with organic drink mixes for morning energy, midday balance and evening relaxation. The three-SKU routine features adaptogens, functional mushrooms and nootropics, with transparent dosing and third-party testing.

NO CAP! Soda Pop says it has become the No. 1 modern soda brand by dollar sales and units at a 2,000+ store national c-store retailer, less than 6 months after entering the chain, citing SPINS data. The zero-sugar brand also ranked No. 8 among all CSD brands. 🥤📈

🚜🧪 Agrizy marks 5 years as a tech-led CRDMO for food, beverage and wellness brands, citing 300+ brand partners, reach across 25+ countries, GenAI-enabled R&D labs and expanded farmer and MSME sourcing/manufacturing networks.

Zero-sugar sodas, a 44-gram protein shake, beer-flavored energy and an olive oil-infused nonalcoholic pilsner feature in this new beverage roundup. See what Novamex, MET-Rx, C4, Athletic Brewing and others are launching.

Agrizy says it drew strong buyer interest at the Americas F&B Show as it marks 5 years, highlighting its CRDMO platform for 300+ food, beverage and wellness brands across 25 countries, plus clean-label snacks, millet protein drinks and coconut water. 🌎🥥

🇮🇳🧪 Agrizy marks 5 years as a contract R&D and manufacturing partner for food, beverage and wellness brands, now serving 300+ brands in 25+ countries with AI-assisted formulation and a network of 22,000 farmers and 350 MSME processors.

Confido raised $55M in Series B funding led by Insight Partners, bringing total funding to $77M. The AI-powered CPG back-office platform plans to accelerate product development, food service expansion and hiring. 🤖📈

Arizona’s attorney general is suing Botanic Tonics, alleging Feel Free kratom and kava shots were marketed as energy drinks without adequately disclosing addiction risks. Read the complaint’s claims and the company’s wider legal history.

oHy is bringing hydrogen sparkling water to 800 Target stores. Walmart is also rolling out rotating “New & Noteworthy” refrigerated beverage sets across 1,200 locations. See the first lineup and the other brands gaining distribution.

🫖🌿 Himvana is exploring floral botanicals and Himalayan nettle in caffeine-free herbal infusions, pairing Urtica himalayensis with butterfly pea, hibiscus and chamomile to broaden tea occasions for newer herbal drinkers.

Asterisk Imports is hiring a Business Development Manager – Midwest to grow its European beer brands across the Midwestern U.S. Visit BevNET Jobs to view the full listing and apply.

Asterisk Imports is hiring a Business Development Manager–Northeast to help grow European beer brands across the Northeast U.S. View the full job listing on BevNET.

Waterloo Gin is launching Pour Pink, a national October campaign with Susan G. Komen for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The brand will donate $1 from each Prickly Pear & Rose Gin bottle sold through participating retailers, bars and restaurants. 🎀🍸

🍷🏔️ San Leonardo has released its 2021 Grand Vin internationally, described by the Trentino estate as one of its greatest vintages. The flagship Bordeaux blend adds extended bottle aging and a limited artist-label edition. #Wine #ItalianWine

James Bay Distillers released an Espresso Coffee Liqueur made with Mexican coffees and organic cane sugar. Bottled at 30% ABV, the dark-roast liqueur has caramel and crème brûlée notes. Available now at its Everett, Wash., distillery, with online sales planned. ☕🥃

NO CAP! Soda Pop says it ranks No. 1 in modern soda by dollar sales and units at a 2,000+ store national c-store partner, citing latest 12-week SPINS data. The zero-sugar, zero-caffeine brand also ranks No. 8 among all CSD brands at the chain. 🥤📈

Know a standout brand, leader, product or campaign? Nominations are open for BevNET CPG Media’s four 2026 awards programs across beverage, spirits, packaged food and beer. Most entries close October 30; spirits nominations close November 20.

☕️ Death Wish Coffee Co. is leaning into pistachio’s rise with White Chocolate Pistachio, a seasonal medium roast made with Fair Trade arabica and robusta beans and no artificial flavors. It launches Sept. 29 online, with retail and Amazon rollout planned for 2027. 🌰

Fort George Brewery is hiring a Sales Representative in Astoria, Oregon. Visit our site to view the full job listing and apply.