Austin Eastciders, the Southwestern team behind the country’s second largest cider producer Blake’s Beverage Co., announced the release of Rico Tepache. 

De La Calle, the brand bringing traditional Mexican tepache to U.S. shelves, announced the launch of three new fizzy, fermented flavors: Hibiscus Citrus, Tropical and Pineapple Chili.

Wild Tonic, a brand of Jun (made with honey instead of cane sugar, like traditional kombucha), debuted refreshed packaging. The renewed design will be featured on the brand’s 12-ounce glass bottles and slim cans. 

The Spare Food Co. introduced its newest product: Spare Tonic, created with upcycled whey. The new Spare Tonic is an effervescent, fermented beverage that has been upcycled with 85-90% whey that would have otherwise been discarded in the production of strained (Greek) yogurt, the company says.

R's KOSO Inc. has launched R's KOSO, a century-old traditional Japanese prebiotic drink.

Farmhouse Culture is launching Gut Punch, a new ready-to-drink sparkling probiotic beverage. 

Upon entering the century-old F.X. Matt Brewing Co. offices in Utica, N.Y., visitors are greeted with Victorian-era furnishings, including an old bank teller counter with a slanted bottom to accommodate women’s hoop skirts. Historic furnishings like this continue throughout the 400,000-square-foot campus. However, despite its historical appearance, the facility offers many modern touches.