Cannabidiol (CBD) is helping consumers “mellow out” with an all-natural, functional ingredient designed to help alleviate pain, stress and anxiety. Twenty-eight percent of consumers are interested in trying CBD beverages, according to Mintel.

As consumers demand more from today’s beverages, today’s manufacturers continue to develop innovative new products that deliver function and convenience. Kudos to Big Easy Bucha’s new line of functional shots, which won Beverage Industry’s New Product of the Month for August. 

Mellō Drop LLC launched Actify, a new line of its CBD-infused energy drinks featuring BCAA, taurine, creatine, riboflavin, vitamins and more, the company says.

Dose, a functional beverages brand, launched a new series of 2-ounce wellness shots.

Southern kombucha manufacturer Big Easy Bucha launched a line of premium, organic juice shots in 2-ounce bottles.