Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo is celebrating the launch of its newest refreshment beverage: Manzanita Sol, a crisp apple soda. Reminiscent of the flavors of Latin America and the Caribbean, the carbonated soft drink features a lightly sweetened taste, the company says.

Virgil’s, a brand of Reed’s Inc., announced the return of its original Virgil’s Handcrafted Dr. Better. 

The Coca-Cola Co. is showing its dedication to a sustainable future and protecting the planet through its World Without Waste initiative, which launched in 2018. Most recently, the company announced the launch of a 100 percent recycled PET bottle.

The $30 billion carbonated soft drinks category continues to innovate by offering consumers more flavor choices and mixed variety packs. Up-and-coming flavors include blood orange and cucumber.

MTN DEW, a brand of PepsiCo, is bringing consumers a “bone-chilling” beverage with MTN DEW FROST BITE Zero Sugar. 

Cheerwine, a brand of Carolina Beverage Corp., announced the release of Cheerwine Zero Sugar. 

Pepsi, a brand of Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo, announced the nationwide rollout of Pepsi Mango, the brand's first new permanent flavored cola in five years. The new variety combines bright citrus and rich caramel notes, according to the company.

Pepsi is giving fans a taste of TV show "Cherries Wild" through a custom CHERRIES WILD mobile app.

Jones Soda Co. is ramping up its growth campaign with the introduction of its first mass-market variety 12-packs, as well as a rotating series of special flavors that will change every six months. 

The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, announced that Coca-Cola Trademark brands (Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero Sugar, Coca-Cola Flavors) will debut a 13.2-ounce bottle made from 100 percent recycled PET (rPET) plastic this month in California, Florida and select states in the Northeast, with other sparkling beverage brands following this summer.