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With back-to-school season upon us and parents in the midst of never-ending to-do lists, Capri Sun, a brand of The Kraft Heinz Co., Chicago, announced it’s giving parents a much-needed break by introducing Kid Noise-Canceling Juice Drink packs, in partnership with Taskrabbit, a digital platform that connects people seeking help with household tasks.

PEPSI Dig In, the brand’s platform designed to drive access, business growth, and awareness to Black-owned restaurants, returns with Pepsi Dig In Day, its annual calling to encourage diners across the country to visit Black-owned restaurants. 

Austin, Texas-based Nutrabolt, owner of the C4 brand, and the WWE announced an expansion to its multi-year partnership with the launch of its first-ever co-branded product collaboration: WWE-inspired flavors of C4 Ultimate Pre-Workout Powder and C4 Ultimate Energy Drink. The products will be available exclusively at GNC ahead of WWE SummerSlam in Detroit on Aug. 5.

Shelbyville, Tenn.-based Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey announced that it will begin distribution of its highly sought-after Single Barrel Whiskey this fall. The rollout will kick off with Uncle Nearest’s Single Barrel Showdown: America’s Choice, an online public vote that puts the power in the hands of whiskey fans across the country to determine which five states will be the first to receive Uncle Nearest Single Barrel Whiskey on shelves.

Louisville, K.Y.-based Alani Nu, a “better-for-you” health and wellness brand founded by entrepreneur and influencer Katy Hearn, announced its partnership with entrepreneur and celebrity Kim Kardashian. The collaboration, Alani by Kim K, features an exclusive, limited-edition energy drink called "Kimade," which offers a refreshing twist on a classic flavor, Strawberry Lemonade.

Truly Hard Seltzer, a brand of Boston-based The Boston Beer Co., announced the launch of the first-ever Zero-G drinking experience with the Truly Zero Gravity Bar. Built inside a specialized Boeing-727 "G-Force One," operated by Zero-G and serving a variety of Truly Hard Seltzers, on board, passengers can drink Truly, while walking across the ceiling, soaring through space, and seeing their Truly cans float before their eyes, it says. 

Chicago-based Tampico Beverages and COOP Beverage Works, the wholly owned subsidiary of Oklahoma City-based craft brewery COOP Ale Works, announced its TAMPICO Hard Punch Fiesta of Flavor Sweepstakes. The luxurious beach giveaway will grant two winners the grand prize of a trip for two to a tropical destination, the companies say.

Boston-based Drizly, an Uber Company, introduced an expanded suite of business-focused offerings and an elevated Corporate Concierge service from Drizly for Business. Designed to help businesses save time, stay on budget, and leverage expert recommendations, Drizly for Business supports all corporate alcohol delivery occasions, including events, gifting and office restocking, whether it be for employees, clients or customers, it notes.

New York-based Absolut, a brand of Pernod Ricard USA, announced that as a steadfast supporter of the LGBTQ+ community for more than 40 years, the launch of Absolut Ally, is the next evolution of its commitment to safer spaces across bars and restaurants for 21-plus adults.

Within the beverage industry, AI is being applied to understand consumer behavior, which is expected to lead to more accurate predictions, experts note.