Constellation Brands acquires minority stake in TÖST
Alcohol-free sparkling beverage brands doesn’t use alcoholic fermentation during processing
Constellation Brands Inc., Victor, N.Y., has acquired a minority stake in TÖST, a flavor-forward and alcohol-free sparkling beverage brand. The investment was made through Constellation’s venture capital group, which aims to collaborate with people and brands driving innovation and transforming the future of the industry together.
TÖST addresses the growing demand from consumers who are looking for an elegant and sophisticated beverage that happens to be alcohol-free. Designed to pair well with any meal or simply be enjoyed on their own, TÖST and TÖST ROSÉ are dry and not too sweet, the company says. TÖST is a “never alcohol” product, meaning there is no alcoholic fermentation at any point in the production process, expanding the opportunity to reach an even wider variety of occasions. TÖST has notes of sparkling white tea, cranberry, and ginger, while TÖST ROSÉ has notes of sparkling white tea, ginger, and elderberry.