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Citrus offers familiar taste in new products

Clean-label, plant-based citrus resonates with consumers

August 15, 2017

The familiarity and fresh-from-the-vine natural goodness of citrus fruits have been resonating with consumers for decades. Used as a single, recognizable ingredient in orange juice or lemonade, citrus ingredients are adding a refreshing, good-for-you boost to a wide variety of products and can be used alone or in combination with other flavors to deliver differentiated taste experiences. Experts note that citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, pineapples and grapefruits are a staple in juices, and also are proliferating in still and sparkling waters, sports beverages, energy drinks, ready-to-drink (RTD) teas, coffee, and beer. They also are used in combination to add a refreshing twist to even more beverage applications including spirits, mocktails and low-proof alcohol beverages, they add.

Gumption Citrus Freak

August 14, 2017

Gumption Hard Cider, a brand of Vermont Hard Cider Co., introduced the newest product joining its Circus of Ciders: Citrus Freak.

Small Town Brewery releases citrus-flavored ale

Not Your Father’s Mountain Ale joins year-round portfolio

July 25, 2017

Wauconda, Ill.-based Small Town Brewery is introducing Not Your Father's Mountain Ale.

Henry’s Hard Sparkling

April 21, 2017

MillerCoors announced addition of Henry’s Hard Sparkling to its portfolio.

Top Note Tonic RTD craft tonics

April 20, 2017

Top Note Tonic, a brand of La Pavia Beverage Inc., introduced a line of ready-to-drink (RTD), non-alcohol craft tonics.

Truly Spiked & Sparkling Lemon & Yuzu

April 11, 2017

Truly Spiked & Sparkling, a brand of The Boston Beer Co., launched its newest flavor: Truly Spiked & Sparkling Lemon & Yuzu.

Triangulate Citrus Pale Ale, Brewer’s Reserve Railroad Avenue

March 6, 2017

Pyramid Breweries announced the release of its spring seasonal: Triangulate Citrus Pale Ale.

Calamity Gin

March 2, 2017

Southwest Spirits & Wine, a joint venture between Southwest Distillery and Prairie Creek Beverages, announced the release of Calamity Gin.

Powerade Citrus Passionfruit, Kiwi Pineapple

February 27, 2017

Powerade, a brand of The Coca-Cola Co., announced the expansion of its portfolio with the addition of two new flavors: Citrus Passionfruit and Kiwi Pineapple.