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This month's issue of Beverage Industry features Davidson's Organic celebrating 50 years with exciting new product launches, the 2026 State of the Industry, and much more, covering the latest trends and developments shaping today's beverage industry.

2026 State of the Beverage Industry: Tea market finds footing by utilizing functional, convenience benefits

Tea, RTD tea remain a familiar staple in consumer wellness rituals

Chloe Alverson

July 8, 2026

This year’s State of the Industry report highlights how the tea and RTD tea market has landed with consumers — and how players in the market can improve.

Wet Hydration Kiwi Strawberry Protein Water in a 12-ounce can

2026 State of the Beverage Industry: Bottled water category goes beyond hydration

Beverage-makers add functional benefits to bottled water

Chloe Alverson

July 2, 2026

This year’s State of the Industry report on the bottled water category notes how players in the market are incorporating more functional benefits into their bottled water formulations.

2026 State of the Beverage Industry: Juice market finds new footing with consumers

Reduced sugar, cross-category collaboration factors help juice market stay afloat

Chloe Alverson

July 7, 2026

In this year’s State of the Industry report, experts share the new ways that the juice market is staying fresh with consumers.

Pop & Bottle Matcha Coconut Water drinks

Plant waters support consumers’ refreshment, wellness needs

Hydration, hybrid beverage trends help plant waters reach broader audience

Jessica Jacobsen

June 22, 2026

Plant waters continue steady performance in the market with products supporting consumer need states around hydration, wellness and plant-based diets.

Single-serve energy drink mix sticks in strawberry coconut, orange, and blueberry lemonade flavors, formulated with vitamins, minerals, and zero sugar.

Consumers seek more than hydration from drink mixes

Flavors, function and convenience remain key drivers for drink mixes

Lauren Sabetta

June 25, 2026

The performance by the drink mixes market is due mainly to health and wellness benefits, lifestyle alignment and flavor expansion, experts detail.

Clean Simple Eats Frosted Lemonade Clear Protein Soda

Consumers’ interest in clean label on the rise

Beverage-makers turn to system-based solutions for clean label formulation

Lauren Sabetta

July 1, 2026

With rising interest in clean label products, experts note that consumers are paying closer attention to beverage labels, favoring products that provide more transparency and offer simpler ingredients.

McDonald's introduced six new specialty drinks on May 6, 2026

Foodservice combats challenges with innovative offerings

Flavor options, limited-time creations drive consumer interest in competitive market

Lauren Sabetta

June 23, 2026

Despite inflation and sociopolitical factors, experts highlight how the foodservice channel is leaning into value, quality, and new offerings to meet consumers where they’re at.

AI-powered machine vision software displaying automated defect detection and quality inspection results for electronic components on a manufacturing production line.

Inspection equipment allows for smoother beverage operations

Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools become a popular form of inspection equipment

Chloe Alverson

June 29, 2026

Beverage-makers turn to artificial intelligence (AI)-driven platforms as a way to ensure proper inspection.

These commercial glass door refrigerators are stocked with a variety of beverages, including sodas and wines.

Circana New Product Pacesetters reveals shift in how consumers discover, choose products

Beverages remain the leading force among new product launches, research shows

Lauren Sabetta

June 19, 2026

Circana unveils 2025 New Product Pacesetters as top innovations drive $6.2 billion in year-one sales.

Beverage brands show their patriotism

Brand Keys report highlights most patriotic brands, categories

Jessica Jacobsen

June 18, 2026

As Brand Keys’ 25th annual Most Patriotic Brands survey highlights the top brands and categories that consumers view as patriotic, the market is seeing more brands release products and packaging to celebrate America’s 250^th birthday.

PHX Pineapple

May 5, 2026

PHX Hydration Energy Drink announced the launch of its new Pineapple flavor.

On The Rocks Passion Fruit Margarita, Sparkling Watermelon Margarita

May 6, 2026

On The Rocks Bartender Created Cocktails announced the launch of two new expressions: On The Rocks Passion Fruit Margarita and On The Rocks Sparkling Watermelon Margarita.

Urban Remedy Organic Protein Collagen Meal Shakes

Urban Remedy Strawberry Collagen Meal Shake

May 7, 2026

Urban Remedy announced its expansion of its innovative Organic Protein Collagen Meal Shakes with the introduction of Strawberry.

Banfi La Pettegola Rosé Toscana IGT

May 12, 2026

Banfi introduced the newest addition to its acclaimed La Pettegola portfolio: La Pettegola Rosé Toscana IGT.

Pure Leaf Mental Focus

May 18, 2026

Pure Leaf introduced Pure Leaf Mental Focus, the brand’s first line of sparkling, real brewed iced teas.

Johnnie Walker Black Cask Blended Scotch Whisky

May 14, 2026

Johnnie Walker unveiled Johnnie Walker Black Cask Blended Scotch Whisky, bringing together the character of American whiskey refined through the craftsmanship of Scotland, it says.

Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free Ring Pop Cherry

May 13, 2026

In time for summer, Liquid I.V. announced the launch of its most anticipated flavor: Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free Ring Pop Cherry.

Olipop Raspberry Sherbert, Blackberry Vanilla

OLIPOP Blackberry Vanilla and Raspberry Sherbert

May 11, 2026

OLIPOP announced the launch of two new berry flavors: Blackberry Vanilla and Raspberry Sherbert.

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Beverage Industry Magazine

Features

2026 State of the Beverage Industry: Tea market finds footing by utilizing functional, convenience benefits

2026 State of the Beverage Industry: Bottled water category goes beyond hydration

2026 State of the Beverage Industry: Juice market finds new footing with consumers

Plant waters support consumers’ refreshment, wellness needs

Consumers seek more than hydration from drink mixes

Consumers’ interest in clean label on the rise

Foodservice combats challenges with innovative offerings

Inspection equipment allows for smoother beverage operations

Columns

Circana New Product Pacesetters reveals shift in how consumers discover, choose products

Beverage brands show their patriotism

New Products

PHX Pineapple

On The Rocks Passion Fruit Margarita, Sparkling Watermelon Margarita

Urban Remedy Strawberry Collagen Meal Shake

Banfi La Pettegola Rosé Toscana IGT

Pure Leaf Mental Focus

Johnnie Walker Black Cask Blended Scotch Whisky

Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free Ring Pop Cherry

OLIPOP Blackberry Vanilla and Raspberry Sherbert

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