low-calorie beverages

BODYARMOR LYTE Sports Drink, Carrie Underwood enter equity partnership

Music artist stars in brand’s 1st national TV campaign

January 11, 2021

BODYARMOR LYTE Sports Drink, a brand of Whitestone, N.Y.-based BODYARMOR, announced a new equity partnership with 7-time Grammy Award-winning superstar Carrie Underwood.

Stone Brewing releases new gluten-reduced beer

Stone Features & Benefits IPA features orange, pear, white peach and melon hop character

November 23, 2020

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Stone Brewing, Escondido, Calif., launched Stone Features & Benefits IPA, a low-calorie, low-carbohydrate, gluten-reduced and low alcohol-by-volume beer.

Cupcake Vineyards releases collection of low-calorie wines

Cupcake LightHearted available in 4 varietals

July 1, 2020

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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.

Blake's Hard Cider expands Lite Cider line

Company adds Mimosa, Strawberry-Kiwi and Melon to portfolio

June 9, 2020

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Blake's Hard Cider (BHC), Armada, Mich., introduces a refresh to the Blake's Lite Cider line adding new flavors Mimosa, Strawberry-Kiwi and Melon to complement the popular Apple flavor. Blake’s expanded line of Lite Ciders will be available this month for purchase.

Ingredient Spotlight

Hydrocolloids improve functional beverage formulation

Low-carb, low-sugar beverages benefit from hydrocolloids

Sarah Graybill

May 27, 2020

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A surge in ketogenic diets and sugar reduction due to consumers’ increased health-consciousness is impacting demand for hydrocolloids often used to enhance the quality and functionality of beverages.

Hi-Current Hard Seltzer

April 7, 2020

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Southern Tier Brewing Co., Lakewood, N.Y., has created a new line of hard seltzers called Hi-Current, which are made with natural flavors and ingredients.

Research shows sugar reduction important to consumers

Innova Market Research finds natural sweeteners contributing to growth

Jessica Jacobsen

December 19, 2019

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Whether it’s upcoming New Year’s resolutions or part of a lifestyle change, it seems as though sugar reduction is a popular topic for consumers.

Treo

October 4, 2017

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Treo is introducing three new flavors of its birch water at Natural Products Expo East.

What beverage-makers need to know about Nutrition Facts label change

Taste and texture important attributes during calorie reduction

December 16, 2016

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The industry has recognized that consumers’ food and beverage consumption habits have changed during the past two decades. Trends are showing that consumers want more information about products to help them make informed choices that also fit their health goals. Today, the industry actively is considering the implications of the announcement that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requiring updates to the Nutrition Facts label by July 26, 2018. Now, more than ever, it’s important that manufacturers and ingredient suppliers work together to create healthier and tastier options for consumers.

Son of Snapple founder launches Treo Brands

Company launches Treo Organic Birch Water Infusion

September 20, 2016

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Bob Golden, son of Hyman Golden, one of the three founders of Snapple, has embarked on his own beverage venture. After discovering the benefits of organic birch water during a trip to the Nordic countries of Europe, he developed Treo Organic Birch Water Infusion, a product of Harrison, N.Y.-based Treo Brands.