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Bend, Ore.-based Deschutes Brewery recently embarked on a new endeavor to create a high-quality non-alcohol beer that rivals the experience of a full-strength craft beer. The result is Deschutes’ alcohol-free Irish Stout, a traditional Irish-style stout with coffee-like roasted malt character, light chocolate and a dry, light-bodied drinking experience.

Summer is in full swing and so are the new product releases. In the most recent Readers’ Choice: New Product of the Month poll for May from Beverage Industry, it looks as though readers are looking “freshen up” their beverage selections.

Torrance, Calif.-based Health-Ade Kombucha launched a new beverage line under the Health-Ade brand name.

Just in time for summer, Cupcake Vineyards, Livermore, Calif., announced the launch of Cupcake LightHearted, the brand’s newest addition to its lineup of premium California wines. Cupcake LightHearted contain just 80 calories, 8 percent alcohol by volume and less than 1 gram of sugar in each 5-ounce serving.

Swiss Miss, a brand of Chicago-based Conagra Brands, is partnering with Lucky Charms on Magically Delicious Hot Cocoa. This new hot cocoa features all the iconic Lucky Charms marshmallows including hearts, stars, horseshoes, clovers and blue moons, unicorns, rainbows and red balloons.

Grammy award-winning, Oscar-nominated singer, songwriter and actress Mary J. Blige and Fantinel Winery announced the launch of Sun Goddess Wines, a collection of limited-edition wines created in collaboration with the internationally prestigious winery. Sun Goddess Wines are a collection of bold, crisp and rich wines that embody warmth, passion, energy and a deeper connection to nature, the company says.

Grammy nominated, multi-Platinum recording artist Post Malone’s French rosé wine, Maison No. 9, is now available online and will be on shelves beginning July 1. Maison No. 9 is a light, high-quality, accessible rosé from Provence, France, that will be available with exclusive distribution and sales support from E. & J. Gallo Winery, Modesto, Calif.

Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co. and Uber Eats launched a joint program to benefit Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization. Through June 28, for every order placed via Uber Eats from a participating restaurant, Feeding America will receive a donation to provide one meal to a person in need, with the goal of providing up to 5 million meals.

New York-based AriZona Beverages introduced SANTA FÉ, a new line of sparkling waters made with real fruit, including the first and only sparkling Arnold Palmer. With less than 20 calories in each 16-ounce can, SANTA FÉ is a low-carb and gluten-free beverage.