RTD startup Bevi targets Gen Z with new SachetCan
BevTech startup Bevi launches innovative SachetCan format targeting Gen Z pre-drinks, preparing to raise funding with Pernod Ricard & Britvic veterans as advisors.
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DRS handling fees confirmed ahead of 2027 launch
UK's 2027 Deposit Return Scheme fee structure impacts beverage operations: retailers using RVMs get 1.3-5p per container. Critical for BevTech founders planning DTC/retail strategies and understanding reverse logistics costs.
This Week in BevTech | June 1, 2026
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June 1, 2026
Welcome back. Here's what caught my attention this week â a mix from the blog and what I've been reading.
TRENDING NEWS
Court says Uncle Nearest was âhaemorrhaging moneyâ | investment
Uncle Nearest's insolvency ($208M debt vs $50-125M valuation) offers a cautionary
This Week in BevTech | May 28, 2026
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May 28, 2026
Welcome back. Here's what caught my attention this week â a mix from the blog and what I've been reading.
TRENDING NEWS
Tipple to help Botivo scale across Europe | investment
Tipple's digital distribution platform demonstrates how tech can solve multi-market D2C
Court says Uncle Nearest was âhaemorrhaging moneyâ
Uncle Nearest's insolvency ($208M debt vs $50-125M valuation) offers a cautionary tale for beverage founders on burn rates, fundraising discipline, and operational sustainability in craft spirits.
Using Data to Brew More Beer
Educational session on using brewery management software and data analytics to optimize yield and reduce costsârelevant for BevTech founders building operations tools for craft beverage producers.
The wine industryâs Gen Z problem isnât what you think
Identifies a major BevTech opportunity: wine's failure to reduce friction like Spotify/Monzo did. Highlights successful initiatives like Clarity and natural wine proving younger consumers engage when experience trumps intimidation.