Reed’s Inc. launched two new, zero-sugar REAL Ginger Ale Mocktails: Shirley Tempting and Transfusion. 

DRY Soda Co. announced its first ready-to-drink, zero-proof craft cocktails: Botanical Bitters & Soda.

Kerry released Botanicals Collection ZERO, a range of high-quality, authentic botanical extracts designed for the low- and no-alcohol beverage markets. 

Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market’s global buyers and experts revealed the anticipated and innovative food trends for 2020 in the retailer’s fifth annual trends predictions announcement. Regenerative agriculture, zero-proof drinks, West African foods, meat-plant blends and new varieties of flour are among the food influences and movements expected to take off in the next year.

Philadelphia-based Mingle Sparkling Mocktails launched four flavors: Mingle’s Cranberry Cosmo, Moscow Mule, Blackberry Hibiscus Bellini and Melon Mojito.

The start of the new year is when many people re-evaluate their eating and drinking habits. That mindset also seemed to resonate with the readers of Beverage Industry when they were casting their votes for the Readers’ Choice New Product of the Month poll for December 2017.