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Narra announced the launch of its flagship line of Asian-inspired ready-to-drink, dairy-free, naturally caffeinated oat milk lattes with no artificial ingredients.

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP), Burlington, Mass., and Frisco, Texas, and La Colombe, Philadelphia, announced a strategic partnership, including a long-term sales and distribution agreement for La Colombe ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee and a long-term licensing, manufacturing and distribution agreement for La Colombe branded K-Cup coffee pods. Keurig Dr Pepper also will make an equity investment in La Colombe, enabling KDP to participate in the value creation upside expected from the partnership. 

Richardson, Texas-based NuZee Inc., a leading coffee co-packing and technology company, announced entering into a five-year global licensing agreement with Stone Brewing, Escondido, Calif. Under the exclusive agreement, NuZee intends to co-manufacture and distribute Stone Brewing specialty coffee products nationwide through a vast network of natural grocery, traditional grocery, and convenience store channels, as well as office coffee and hotel brokers and distributors.

This year’s State of the Industry report notes that tea consumption is supported because of its short- and long-term health benefits, helping to spur growth in the tea and RTD tea categories.

This year’s State of the Industry report on coffee and RTD coffee drinks notes that convenience is driving growth in the category, with many consumers still enjoying their coffee at home.

Beverage Industry provides an in-depth look into the performances and trends in the alcohol and non-alcohol categories within the last year. The report includes update statistics from Chicago-based Circana as well as industry trends and forecasts into what’s next.

Swoon announced the launch of its latest iced tea flavor: Raspberry.

Bizzy Cold Brew, maker of the 18-hour, slow-brewed cold brew available in ready-to-drink bottles, grounds and eco-friendly brew bags, unveiled new branding. The refreshed look comes with a new logo and bottle and was updated to better represent the product and brand’s ethos, including dedication to quality, transparency, sustainability and high caffeine content, it says.

Bigelow Tea launched two new flavors to the Bigelow Botanicals Cold Water Infusions: Botanicals Blood Orange Tangerine Cold Water Infusion and Botanicals Pineapple Coconut Mango Cold Water Infusion.

Jordan’s Skinny Mixes debuted its new Mexico-Inspired Syrups Collection, featuring Churro, Horchata and Dulce De Leche flavors.