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Reduced-Sugar Food Tech Co. Better Juice Signs First U.S. Manufacturing Deal

Israeli food tech startup Better Juice is finally preparing to bring its first reduced sugar juices to U.S. consumers. The Rehovot-based company announced today that it has signed its first commercial partnership with an unnamed U.S.-based juice manufacturer to begin producing beverages using its patented sugar-reduction technology in the coming weeks.

Drake’s Organic Spirits Launches Perfect Margarita BOXTAIL

Drake’s Organic Spirits — the leading brand in sustainability and the only producer on the market that is certified USDA Organic, Gluten Free, Non-GMO, Vegan and Kosher — announces the launch of Drake’s Perfect Margarita Boxtail (1.75L; SRP $19.99), which joins Minted Mojito, Watermelon-Tini, Mango Punch, and Black Cherry Limeade in this innovative, eco-friendly, ready-to-drink cocktail line.

Pepsi Enters NFT Market With Zero-Fee Collection

Pepsi Mic Drop, a zero-fee collection of NFTs designed in partnership with VaynerNFT, “pay homage to the brand’s storied history in music and the suite of Pepsi flavors that have captivated unapologetic cola-loving consumers for decades.”

Koe Brightens Up Its Image, Reduces Sugar With Colorful Rebrand

Since launching in 2018, the Stratus Group-owned brand – now stylized as Koe – has targeted mainstream channels (including convenience, drug and grocery) with its canned, on-the-go approach to the kombucha category. The drinks are currently available in about 45,000 retail stores nationwide and expects to add about 15,000 additional doors during 2022 spring category resets when the rebranded products will enter the market.

Ugly Drinks Co-Founder Hugh Thomas Stepping Down as CEO

Ugly Drinks CEO Hugh Thomas announced today he is stepping down from his role at the sparkling water startup at the end of this week, citing a desire to “take a break and a deep breath before figuring out what is next.”

Lyre’s Adds Two Non-Alcoholic Agave Spirits To Portfolio

Right in time for Dry January, Lyre’s will launch two agave spirit alternatives in the United States: Agave Blanco and Agave Reserva. Priced at $35.99 per 700ml bottle, both expressions will be available for nationwide shipping via Lyres.com, Amazon.com, and at bars and retailers across the country.    

New RTD Cocktails: Painkiller in a Can and Hard Eggnog for the Holidays

Whether you’re looking for a crushable Christmas cocktail or something rich and complex to wind down the night, this month’s new ready-to-drink cocktail launches have you covered, from seasonal hard eggnog to botanical hard teas and even tiki drinks perfect for a tropical winter getaway.

Coke: Analysts Echo Management’s Optimistic Growth Outlook

The Coca-Cola Company’s continued optimism in the face of rising supply costs and pandemic volatility has analysts feeling that the conglomerate is in a strong position to meet growth projections next year, according to reports from a reception led by Coke’s senior management team in New York this week.