The Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. records that pre-mixed cocktails was the fastest-growing spirits category in 2021. One thing’s for sure, more new ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail launches will be executed. When the dust settles, which RTDs will have earned a precious place in consumers’ repertoires, and which will have lost their stake?

As the Official Beer Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup, Budweiser is launching limited-edition packaging in anticipation of the world’s most prestigious soccer competition. Budweiser is releasing special red and gold packaging donning the FIFA World Cup Trophy across the United States through the end of the year.

Armada, Mich.-based Blake’s Hard Cider (BHC) recently added American Apple to its portfolio of core hard ciders. The semi-sweet craft cider is an imperial style, the first of its kind at BHC.

For the fifth season, Harpoon Brewery and Dunkin’ are returning with fan-favorite beverages for adult beer and coffee lovers alike with the Harpoon Dunkin’ Box O’ Beer mix pack. Harpoon Dunkin’ Pumpkin Spiced Latte Ale is hitting shelves again, but with a new recipe to spice things up. It is joined by three new beers, all made with the taste of Dunkin’ coffee: Harpoon Dunkin’ Cold Brew Coffee Porter, Harpoon Dunkin’ Hazelnut Blonde Stout and Harpoon Dunkin’ Coffee Roll Cream Ale.

For Reyes Beer Division, a business unit of Reyes Holdings, L.L.C., based in Rosemont, Ill., it’s the emphasis on employee engagement that it credits for fostering the “succeed as one” culture that it values so much.

Newton, Mass.-based Spindrift, the sparkling water and hard seltzer brand made with real squeezed fruit, announced the release of its first-ever seasonal offering: Spiced Apple Cider. Spindrift’s seasonal debut of Spiced Apple Cider is lighter and a more real-tasting version of the traditional fall flavor, it says

Bud Light is once again helping 21 and older fans rep their favorite team with the return of its limited-edition NFL team packaging that honors 24 teams and their fans' respective rally cries and cheers. The new packaging also includes a “For the Fans” pack to rally fans no matter which team they rep.

The campaign features Truly’s newest fans: fruit flies. The fruit flies are a fun way to showcase how Truly’s are produced with real fruit juice, the company says.

Firestone Walker announced the return of its Oaktoberfest Oak Aged Lager. Inspired by the classic German fest bier, this seasonal release taps into the festivities of Bavarian tradition with an Oktoberfest style beer, bottled fresh from the barrel, it says.

Mighty Swell’s limited-edition Halloween Blood Orange six-pack features a chilling nightscape reminiscent of a scary movie. Additionally, the Austin, Texas-based spiked seltzer company will release a 19.2-ounce single can of hit flavor Tiger’s Blood as well as a seasonal keg of Purple Magic.