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This summer, SONIC Drive-In is bringing the main character energy with a new lemonade lineup and by teaming up with three of the most talked-about authors in pop culture ― Christina Lauren, Abby Jimenez and Ashley Poston ― to help launch the collection. 

Fawn Weaver, the founder behind the Uncle Nearest portfolio of brands, has been officially inducted into the American Marketing Association New York Marketing Hall of Fame for 2025 — becoming only the third African American woman in history to receive this honor.

Finlays announced the next evolution of its extracts business, Finlays Solutions. Still part of the Finlays family, Finlays Solutions is an end-to-end beverage innovation partner offering foodservice operators, retail brands and ingredient houses expert guidance and comprehensive support to better serve a fast-moving, flavor-forward world.

Milo’s Tea Co. announced three new flavors just in time for summer: Lemon Sweet Tea, Strawberry Lemonade and Raspberry Lemonade. 

Purchase N.Y-based PepsiCo announced that it has closed the acquisition of poppi, Austin, Texas, for $1.95 billion, including $300 million of anticipated cash tax benefits for a net purchase price of $1.65 billion. The transaction also includes a performance-based earnout contingent on achieving certain performance metrics.

Miller Lite, a brand of Chicago-based Molson Coors Beverage Co., and Kingsford, Oakland, Calif., are heating summer up once again with the return of Kingsford x Miller Lite Beercoal, charcoal briquets made with real beer.

The Geismar facility was designed to support Southern Glazer’s long-term growth on the market, it adds, serving as a strategic anchor in Louisiana and ensuring scalability for the next 30 years.

RECOVER 180, Los Angeles, an organic sports drink from Lance Collins, announced a high-powered partnership with country music icon Jason Aldean — launching just in time for the kickoff of his electrifying Full Throttle Tour.

Anheuser-Busch, St. Louis, announced its expanded commitment to creating and sustaining U.S. manufacturing jobs by announcing it will invest $300 million in its facilities across the United States.