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We’ve posted the agenda for BevNET Live Summer 2024 in New York, taking place June 12-13 at the Metropolitan Pavilion. Let’s dive into some of the goodies:

📊 On Finance: The state of strategic investment and partnerships with entrepreneurial brands through the lenses of two key executives: Eric Gorli, KDP’s Chief Commercial Officer, and Sallie Jian, Head of North America for Diageo Ventures.

💸 On Fundraising: Key strategies with Full Frame Growth Partners’ Bader Alam, along with the entrepreneur’s view from Paul Voge, and get a “state of the market” look from FABID founder Ryan Williams.

🛒 On Retail: We’ve got interviews and store profiles with decision-makers from Lowes Foods, Gopuff, Whole Foods, and three different Non-Alc spirits sellers, along with one-on-one meetings between founders and retailers happening throughout the two day period.

Check out the full agenda now. Don’t forget to register - time is running out!

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The weekend is almost here and this week’s new beverages already have your whole Saturday planned out. Here’s a small sip of what's in store:

☕ There’s plenty of caffeinated new launches including a new coffee concentrate Cinnamon Dolce variety from Jot and a revamp of 5-Hour Energy’s 16 oz. canned line with two new flavors to complement the line.

🏃 Several hydration drinks hit the market this week, including a new alkaline water from startup brand FNSH Hydration and two flavors of multiserve powder tubs from Cure.

🪴 There’s also several new Delta-9 THC-infused beverages from Cycling Frog and Upstate Elevator Co. for those looking to unwind on a Saturday night.

🤝 But why take it one at a time? We also looked at Patrick Mahomes new electrolyte-rich Throne Sport Coffee and Subculture’s new way to start the day on a high note with its THC-infused canned cold brews.

Read the full roundup on BevNET.

Whether you’re a pop-tart-er or prefer your breakfast in a bowl, Netflix’s “Unfrosted” has opened a window into the process of CPG food innovation…albeit in a rather silly way. What did the CPG Week team think of the Pop-Tart biopic? Listen to the latest episode to find out why senior reporter Brad Avery might be switching to Toaster Strudel.

🍭 In this episode, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous also shares some of the latest snack trends that stole the show at Sweets & Snacks Expo in Indianapolis this week.

🍫 Senior reporter Lukas Southard unpacks the escalating cocoa pricing crisis and what this means for chocolate producers.

🤔 The group discusses the latest update from Foxtrot’s sudden dissolution and the puzzling asset auction of Outfox Hospitality that occurred last Friday.

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