Nick Bodkins is the co-founder of Avenor, the US market-entry partner for overseas non-alcoholic beverage brands. He previously founded Boisson, the largest non-alcoholic retail and e-commerce platform in the US, where he built the buying, distribution, and direct-to-consumer operations that now inform how Avenor brings foreign brands to market. He writes on US import compliance, distribution, and the operational realities of launching a non-alcoholic brand in America.
Experience
- Co-founder, Avenor — US market entry for non-alcoholic brands
- Founder, Boisson — largest US non-alcoholic retail & e-commerce platform
- Judge, World Alcohol-Free Awards
Areas of focus
- US import compliance for non-alcoholic beverages (FDA, FSVP, Prior Notice)
- US beverage distribution and retail
- Direct-to-consumer beverage go-to-market
- Building a non-alcoholic beverage brand in the US