Staff Beverage Industry

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.

Anheuser-Busch has released annual patriotic-themed packaging to support Folds of Honor. Budweiser is unveiling new limited-edition cans that feature patriotic branding and an interactive QR code so consumers can learn more about Folds of 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.

Punch Pop showcases a can design that is a departure from poppi’s usual designs. Renowned artist Matthew Langille brought his signature bold, whimsical style to life on this limited-edition can.

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.

This year, for the first time ever, Goose Island Beer Co. will be releasing its iconic Bourbon County Original in four-packs of 10-ounce bottles. 

This year marks Topo Chico’s 130th anniversary, and the mineral water brand is celebrating with limited-edition glass bottles featuring vintage labels from Topo Chico’s 130-year design history.

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.