Nestlé Acquires Hydration Platform Brand Nuun
Nestlé Health Science has acquired hydration tablet brand Nuun for an undisclosed fee, the company announced today. The deal is expected to close in Q3 2021.
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Power Through Your Afternoon With Perrier Energize
Now available nationwide, Perrier Energize is the brand’s first-ever line of carbonated energy beverages. Powered by the effervescent spirit of mineral water from France, and plant-based caffeine from organic Green Coffee and Yerba Mate extracts, the latest innovation from Perrier is the perfect afternoon ‘pick me up’.
Myrtle Bank “Double Gold” Rum: A Decade In A Bottle
We are excited to share some new and well-aged Worthy Park gems in the form of Myrtle Bank 10 Year (an independent bottling, aged in Europe), and Worthy Park Estate 2006 12 Year (Worthy Park's own label, aged in Jamaica, distilled the year after operations recommenced.)
George Dickel Bottled In Bond Adds Spring Vintage
Esteemed Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. returns to the Bottled in Bond category with George Dickel Bottled in Bond Distilling Season Spring 2007, a limited-offering 13-year-old whisky.
Death Wish Coffee Co. Releases World’s Strongest Latte
Death Wish Coffee Co., makers of the World’s Strongest Coffee, have released their latest ready-to-drink product line extension:the first-ever World’s Strongest Latte.
Curious Creators Grants Awarded By Curious Elixirs
It’s official. Curious Elixirs, the booze-free craft cocktail brand founded by John Wiseman, has selected 30 winners for its inaugural Curious Creators Grants. Announced in January, the grant was created to uplift and support the many artists, entertainers, and hospitality folks who are struggling during this time.
Aloha Looks to “Provide Options” with rPET Bottle, Iced Coffee Launch
Plant-based protein brand Aloha is getting ready to become a more serious beverage player. The Colorado-based, plant-based CPG brand, which makes bars, powders and protein drinks, announced this week a line extension of its ready-to-drink beverages, adding new rPET plastic-packaged variations of its core flavors.
Mayawell Closes $2 Million Seed Funding Round
Prebiotic soda brand Mayawell has raised $2 million through seed funding led by Mexico-based distillery, Casa Armando Guillermo Prieto, to expand distribution throughout Texas, California and Florida as well as introduce a new flavor and packaging with a lower carbon footprint.
Coca-Cola and Jel Sert Announce Launch of New Powerade Freezer Sports Bars
The Coca-Cola Company and the Jel Sert Company, one of the world's leading manufacturers of freezer bars, announced the national rollout of POWERADE Sports Freezer Bars, offering everyday athletes a new way to enjoy POWERADE. Available in stores nationwide, POWERADE Sports Freezer Bars feature the brand's most popular flavors, including Mountain Berry Blast and Fruit Punch.
Oregon Fruit Announces Fruit In Hand Lemonade
Oregon Fruit Products is rolling out a new addition to its Fruit in Hand foodservice line: Lemonade. Made with real lemons and no artificial ingredients, Fruit in Hand Lemonade is a premium shortcut for restaurant operators to offer the refreshing flavor of summertime as a standalone drink, or as an enhancement for cocktails, mocktails, iced teas and other beverages.
Nestle Waters North America Sued For “Real Fruit” Claims
This week, Spencer Sheehan, an attorney who has led several legal campaigns alleging deceptive advertising by food manufacturers, has recently filed a pair of class-action lawsuits on behalf of consumers who he claims are being misled by water brands.
Alcohol-Related Health Brand, Cheers, Launches First Beverage Version of Flagship Product Cheers Restore
Cheers, the leading alcohol-related health brand, announced the launch of its first-ever beverage offering, Cheers Restore. This new, powerful product adds to Cheers' lineup of products that help support the liver and feel better the day after consuming alcohol.
Synergy Flavors Acquires Innova Flavors
Synergy Flavors Inc., a member of the Irish-based Carbery Group, has announced the acquisition of leading savory flavor and ingredient supplier, Innova Flavors, from Griffith Foods Worldwide.
Chobani, Fair Trade Announce New Dairy Certification
Fair Trade USA and Chobani announced yesterday the formal launch of a certification program for dairy farms and cooperatives “that provides financial premiums to dairy farmers and workers, which will help protect and empower them while raising sustainability standards,” according to a press release.