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The National Honey Board, Longmont, Colo., announced that it is hosting its first Honey Spirits Competition aimed at recognizing distillers who use honey in their products.

Brew Dr. Kombucha, Portland, Ore., is releasing its delicious, refreshing kombucha in aluminum cans nationwide, becoming the first kombucha brand to offer its products in cans, the company says. 

With summer in full force, consumers continue to thirst for the refreshing taste of water including flavored waters with in innovative flavors. In the Readers’ Choice: New Product of the Month poll for May, the readers selected WTRMLN WTR as their favorite new product release.

El Tesoro de Don Felipe, a brand of Fielding & Jones Ltd., Chicago, unveils a new look on its El Tesoro Blanco, Reposado and Añejo tequilas. Within the packaging refresh is a new artisanal bottle and label that more visually communicates the time-honored process and attention to detail, the company says.

Sprite, a brand of Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co., announced the launch of its new summer limited-edition collection, The Fresh Faces Series. The series builds on more than 30 years of celebrating the sound and feel of hip-hop, the company says.

Los Angeles, Calif.-based The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf announced it is returning to New York City through a new franchisee, Hudson River Coffee & Tea, and plans to open 100 new stores across New York, beginning with Manhattan later this year. "The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has never wavered from delivering quality and innovative coffees and teas from around the world,” said Pinchas Shapiro, chief executive officer of Hudson River Coffee & Tea, in a statement. 

Beverage Industry releases its annual Top 100 list. The list reflects the top beverage companies based on 2017 fiscal year sales.

Dunkin’ Donuts, Canton, Ma., is inviting consumers to make the longest day of the year the coolest day as it hosts a special nationwide Frozen Lemonade tasting event on Thursday, June 21.

Cruzan Rum, a brand of Beam Suntory, Chicago, has launched the Island Spirit Fund to help the U.S. Virgin Islands and communities across the United States rebuild following the destruction caused by last year’s Hurricane Maria, the company said.