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2019 Beverage Innovations of the Year

Brands tap into health and wellness, convenience trends

December 6, 2019

The editors of Beverage Industry selected five innovators that it saw taking a step to push the boundaries of what today’s beverages can deliver to consumers.

Molson Coors forges new partnership with L.A. Libations

Global brewer acquires stake in products launched by brand incubator

November 18, 2019

Molson Coors, Chicago, and L.A. Libations, El Segundo, Calif., announced a multiyear partnership that includes a significant minority equity investment by Molson Coors in L.A. Libations as well as category-exclusive access to the company's services. Molson Coors also will hold two seats on the L.A. Libations board.

Plant-based options gain consumer appeal

Dairy proteins remain most utilized source in fortification

Stephanie Cernivec

November 14, 2019

In the past, consumers generally designated protein for bodybuilders and athletes. Today, it’s seen as an essential part of the average person’s daily diet.

Humm Kombucha releases 5 flavors in cans

New packaging features reduced environmental footprint

November 14, 2019

Not only are the cans more portable, but they also are able to keep kombucha fresher for longer and are made with more than 50 percent recycled material.

Bolthouse Farms Holiday Nog

Sarah Graybill

November 12, 2019

With 12 grams of sugar, only 80 calories and 4 grams of protein, the holiday nog offers the creamy taste of traditional eggnog but with fewer calories and a dash of carrot juice, the company says.

Good Culture launches digestive health shots

Wellness Probiotic Gut Shots amalgam kefir, functional ingredients

November 12, 2019

Good Culture, Irvine, Calif., launched its Wellness Probiotic Gut Shots. A new category for Good Culture, the USDA organic shots combine the probiotics within cultured kefir with functional ingredients like turmeric, matcha, chaga and collagen.

Repositioning beverages could aid dairy, non-dairy markets

Dairy milk struggles while various plant milks post growth

Jessica Jacobsen

November 11, 2019

Traditionally viewed as rivals in the overall milk space, research suggests that the one-or-the-other approach is a hindrance to both markets.

Matcha Smoothie Boosters

November 8, 2019

Jade Leaf Matcha announced the launch of their newest product line: Matcha Smoothie Boosters.

Soylent adds Strawberry flavor to lineup

Ready-to-drink meal replacement beverage available at Target

November 5, 2019

Soylent Nutrition Inc., Los Angeles, launched a ready-to-drink Strawberry four-pack exclusively at select Target stores nationwide.

CELSIUS BCAA +Energy Recovery Drink

October 31, 2019

Celsius Holdings Inc. announced that the company is expanding its product portfolio to include a branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) functional beverage that is designed to fuel muscle recovery, it says.