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To celebrate the return of pumpkin season, Los Angeles-based Califia Farms announced an addition to its fall product lineup: Pumpkin Spice Oat Barista. Inspired by the success of Califia's best-selling Oat Barista Blend, Pumpkin Spice Oat Barista froths and steams beautifully and is made with simple, plant-based ingredients, including real pumpkin puree plus cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger, the company says.

The Orange Blossom Classic Committee announced Boca Raton, Fla.-based Celsius Holdings Inc., makers of the global fitness drink CELSIUS, as the official game-day energy drink sponsor of the match-up between HBCU powerhouses Jackson State University and Florida A&M University on Sept. 4 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.

Monaco Cocktails, a brand of Chicago-based Atomic Brands, announced its entrance into the hard lemonade category with Monaco Hard Lemonades. Featuring Original and Peach flavors, this new line disrupts the market and existing products in the space by offering two shots of vodka in every can, with a 9% ABV, it says.

This football season, Pepsi is giving fans the opportunity to win the Pepsi Gametime Fridge TV, a TV specially designed for fans who want to stay locked in on the game when they need another Pepsi product.

The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, announced its fourth and final Coca-Cola Creations drop of 2022: Coca-Cola Dreamworld. The new carbonated soft drink, which is available in the United States and Canada, adds playfully vibrant flavor notes that evoke the creativity of the human imagination to the taste of Coca-Cola, it says. 

Drizly, an Uber Company and a leading beverage alcohol eCommerce shop, announced its Sip with Purpose initiative, a new program dedicated to supporting and driving growth of brands owned by members of historically underrepresented groups in the beverage alcohol industry. This initiative includes a $4 million media commitment to raise awareness and support these brands, as well as the launch of Drizly’s Brand Accelerator Program.

Phyll, New York, introduced shelf-stable, ready-to-drink (RTD) fruit and greens smoothies. Phyll provides a healthy option for consumers on-the-go, with each of its smoothies packed with three servings of fruits and veggies, 15 grams of plant-based protein and no added sugars or sweeteners ― all in an eco-friendly, recyclable paperboard carton.

Launched in 2021, the company created the canned crush cocktail, Dewey Crush. The “Famous Friends” singer was introduced to Dewey Crush by a family member — he hadn’t heard of one until meeting his wife and spending time with her on the East Coast — and immediately fell in love, the company says.

Rancho La Gloria, a brand of MPL NV Brands, Sausalito, Calif., announced its expansion into the spirits category with the launch of premium Infused Tequilas.