Beverage Industry

Disaronno unveils new bottle design in US

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Disaronno is introducing a new bottle design in the United States. The refreshed identity brings a more contemporary look, the company says.

Magic Cactus Higher Desert Edition

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Magic Cactus, a functional beverage brand built around a microdose of hemp-derived THC, announced the release of Higher Desert Edition, a limited-edition, higher-potency single-serve of its sparkling cactus water.

Plant milks market shows signs of maturation

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Once an emerging entrant to the beverage market, plant-based milks have shown signs of reaching maturation.

Nestlé USA unveils its 2027 Food and Beverage Trend Forecast

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Nestlé USA unveiled its 2027 Food and Beverage Trend Forecast, identifying the five shifts set to define how Americans eat and drink in the year ahead.

happy coffee launches cans inspired by ‘Avengers: Doomsday’

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0400

happy, introduced a collector’s edition ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee line in collaboration with Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Doomsday.”

Protein Pop Protein Pop Balance

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Rise Wellness announced the launch of Protein Pop Balance, the newest addition to its Protein Pop lineup of clear, ready-to-drink protein beverages.

2026 sees cherry-inspired innovation peppered throughout beverage categories

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Last year, T. Hasegawa tapped Dark Sweet Cherry as its 2026 Flavor of the Year, meanwhile beverage brands have taken full advantage of the flavor trend with cherry-inspired flavor innovations.

Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel join PRODA soda brand

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Protein soda brand PRODA, announced that Grammy and Emmy Award-winning singer, songwriter, actor and global entertainer Justin Timberlake, and Emmy Award-nominated actress and producer Jessica Biel, have joined the company as co-founders.

Lawson’s Finest Liquids Sip'N

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Lawson’s Finest Liquids announced the launch of Sip’N, a non-alcohol IPA.

Keurig Dr Pepper reveals 2027 innovations at NACS Show

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:30:00 -0400

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), Frisco, Texas, unveiled a look at its 2027 beverage innovation pipeline at the 2026 National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show.

Carbliss introduces 12% ABV Cocktail Collection

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Carbliss is turning up the ABV with the launch of its all-new 12% ABV Cocktail Collection.

RYZE Pumpkin Spice Latte Mushroom Coffee

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

RYZE announced the launch of its all-new Pumpkin Spice Latte, bringing the flavors of the season’s iconic drink into a functional morning ritual, it says.

Rémy Martin XO Diwali Limited-Edition

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The House of Rémy Martin introduced the Rémy Martin XO Diwali Limited-Edition, a festive expression created in celebration of Diwali and the cherished traditions of gathering, gifting and renewal that define the Festival of Lights.

Natural color suppliers making moves

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Natural colors suppliers break ground on facility expansion, seek U.S FDA approval.

Pepsi celebrates New York Knicks with Championship can

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0400

PEPSI and the New York Knicks are tipping off the 2026-27 season with Champions Deserve Pepsi, a new campaign honoring the team’s title and limited-edition PEPSI x Knicks Championship cans and bottles.

smartwater sparkling

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

smartwater is bringing bubbles to its signature hydration experience with the introduction of smartwater sparkling, a new carbonated vapor-distilled water.

Real Coco unveils canned format

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Real Coco has launched its best-selling Organic Pure Coconut Water in a new 480-ml canned format.

Conte Camillo Cocktails

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Mack Brands announced the expansion of Conte Camillo, its premium small-batch cocktail brand, in the United States, with the stateside launch of its complete five-cocktail portfolio.

Planet Oat Humble Edition Oatmilk

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Planet Oat announced the launch of Planet Oat Humble Edition Oatmilk, the brand’s latest innovation in the refrigerated plant-based milk category.

Brand licensing moves well beyond one-off products

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The beverage market has seen more non-alcohol brands embark on licensing partnerships with food and candy brands.
Meanwhile, brand licenses also are crossing lines with non-alcohol products venturing into alcohol.

Coca‑Cola teases new flavors, functional drinks at NACS

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -0400

The Coca‑Cola Co. previewed portfolio innovations to help refresh, hydrate and recharge throughout the day at the 2026 NACS Show in Las Vegas.

Smirnoff Ice, Brittany Broski collaborate for Halloween bash

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:38:31 -0400

Together, the two are inviting consumers aged 21 and up to embrace the unexpected through original content, limited-edition merch and more surprises.

Delivering more capabilities in robotics

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0400

When it comes to robotics, the ties to artificial intelligence (AI) weren’t always so linked, but experts note that those connections have grown in recent years.

PLAYA DIA Tequila Blanco

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

PLAYA DIA, a new premium tequila and lifestyle brand, unveiled its signature Tequila Blanco, crafted from 100% blue weber agave in Jalisco, Mexico, and bottled at 40% ABV.

CELSIUS expands energy portfolio with Energy+ Hydration

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Celsius announced CELSIUS Energy+ Hydration, a new energy drink that combines 200 mg of caffeine with 670 mg of combined electrolytes, and unveiled redesigned cans for ROCKSTAR Energy.

Keurig Dr Pepper names Russ Torres as CEO of future Global Coffee Co.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., Burlington, Mass. and Frisco, Texas, announced that its Board of Directors has named Russ Torres as CEO of the future Global Coffee Co.

Ingredients that help drive performance

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0400

With interest in performance beverages on the rise, beverage-makers are turning to a variety of ingredient solutions for pre-, during and post-activities.

akvilė water

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

akvilė, a Lithuanian brand of naturally alkaline, zero-nitrate mineral water, announced the U.S. introduction of its line of sparkling and still waters.

OLIPOP debuts new seasonal flavor, chocolate collaboration

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:14 -0400

Pomegranate Sparkle will join OLIPOP’s Yeti holiday lineup for festive sipping, while the Compartés set was created to be the go-to gift for chocolate and soda lovers alike, the brand says.

Cantine Riunite adds 187-ml size Riunite Zero, Maschio Zero

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Italian wine brand Cantine Riunite announced the launch of 187-ml bottles of Riunite Zero Red Semi-Sparkling and Maschio Zero White Sparkling.