Carbonated Soft Drinks

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Dr Pepper, a brand of Keurig Dr Pepper, Burlington, Mass., Frisco, Texas, and Austin, Texas, debuted the newest flavor innovation to become part of the brand’s permanent portfolio as Dr Pepper Strawberries & Cream hits shelves nationwide this month. The new carbonated soft drink is the original 23 flavors of Dr Pepper swirled with layers of refreshing strawberry flavor and a smooth, creamy finish. 

SkinTē announced the expansion of its wellness lineup with the launch of two new energy flavors, adding to its line of hydrating sodas.

Blake’s Hard Cider (BHC) announced the debut of Sorta Pop probiotic soda, the first non-alcohol beverage in the brand’s 10-year history.

Pepsi, a brand of Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo, announced a new and improved Pepsi Zero Sugar. The company also is giving consumers the opportunity to redeem up to 10 million free Pepsi Zero Sugars starting during the NFL Playoffs through the Super Bowl. 

PepsiCo, Purchase, N.Y., announced the launch of STARRY, a lemon lime-flavored carbonated soft drink bursting with lemon lime flavor that delivers a crisp, refreshing bite, the company says. STARRY in Regular and Zero Sugar versions is available now at U.S. retailers and foodservice outlets nationwide.

In the beverage market, no one understands the importance of the hometown community more than bottlers and distributors. Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Lenexa, Kansas, is no exception.

Prebiotic soda brand Poppi, Austin, Texas, announced $25 million in new financing led by CAVU Consumer Partners. The funding comes after a year of meteoric growth for Poppi, in which the brand experienced 148% increase in overall revenue and a 250% increase in online sales, it says.

Women-owned Siren Shrub Co. announced teaming up with award-winning Ruby Coffee Roasters to release its new coffee drink: Coffee Sparkling Shrub.

With the holiday season in full swing, Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo unveiled its new holiday campaign featuring Lindsay Lohan and Santa inviting fans to try a surprising and naughty new twist on an old tradition with the introduction of Pilk and Cookies.

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP), Burlington, Mass., and Frisco, Texas, announced a minority stake in Athletic Brewing Co., a leading non-alcohol craft beer maker. The transaction represents KDP’s latest move into rapidly emerging beverage categories, following its acquisition of non-alcohol ready-to-drink cocktail brand Atypique.