In this week’s new products gallery, we take a look at co-branded launches from Starbucks and Nespresso, Bang and Any Means Possible, and VMI Sports and PEZ. As well, we feature multipack launches from Electrolit and St. Cecilia Soda, and a golf-themed launch by Bartesian.
Starbucks by Nespresso
Starbucks is giving coffee connoisseurs another option for their Nespresso machines with Vertuo Iced Double Espresso capsules available in Blonde Espresso Roast, Vanilla and Caramel flavors. Each box contains eight-single serve capsules with pricing at around $12 per box. For more information visit https://www.nespresso.com.
Electrolit
Electrolit fans can now find multipacks of some of the hydration brand’s top flavors, including Strawberry Kiwi, Grape and Blue Raspberry. The 15-packs of 12 oz. bottles will be sold at Sam’s Club and Costco stores, while additional flavors – including Fruit Punch and Strawberry Banana Zero – will be launching in Kroger, H-E-B and Publix accounts. For more information go to https://www.electrolit.com.
Hint
Hint is now offering sparkling water with electrolytes in 12 oz. cans. At $1.99 per unit or $17.99 per 12-pack, the drinks are available in Peach Raspberry, Pink Grapefruit, Lime and Tangerine flavors. Consumers can find the sparkling line at Sprouts stores nationwide and online. For more information go to https://www.drinkhint.com.
Bang
Content creation collective Any Means Possible is linking up with Monster Energy’s Bang brand to introduce Any Means Orange, a new co-branded flavor available in 16 oz. cans with zero calories and 300 mg of caffeine. The online streamers “hand-picked the flavor,” the company said, and they have also made a nine minute long “epic heist short film” to promote the launch on their YouTube and Instagram pages. For more information go to https://www.bangenergy.com.
St. Cecilia Soda
St. Cecilia Soda company has launched its line of premium sparkling waters at two Texas CostCo locations. The roll out features new Sunsipper (watermelon, thai basil and lime) and Wavedancer (dragon fruit, lychee, and Hawaiian pineapple) flavors as well as its existing Daytripper and Revelation varieties. Consumers can make mix-and-match variety 24-packs for $17.99. For more information visit https://www.stceciliasoda.com.
VMI Sports x PEZ
Sports nutrition business VMI Sports has entered a multi-year licensing agreement with PEZ Candy for a line of RTD and powdered beverages. The introductory line features a KXR Pre Workout RTD, creatine powder, and the company’s Aminogex amino acids powder. The drinks will feature Cherry, Grape and Orange PEZ flavors but the company says it plans to add many more in the future. The line will be available in select Gold’s Gym corporate locations nationwide and One Life Fitness Clubs. For more information go to https://www.vmisports.com.
Bartesian
Countertop cocktail provider Bartesian is giving a consumer a taste of the green with its new Southern Blossom capsule, a golf-themed LTO timed to this year’s Masters Tournament. The vodka-based cocktail blends pineapple, pomegranate and lemonade flavors. For more information go to https://www.bartesian.com.
Nine Dot
Atlanta-based hemp beverage brand Nine Dot has introduced a higher dose tropical cooler 16 oz. tallboy containing 10 mg of THC and 10 mg of CBG, made with Farm Bill compliant hemp-derived cannabinoids. The larger can compliments the brand’s existing, lower dose tropical cooler line and will sell for $7.99 per unit. For more information go to https://www.drinknine.com.
Monin
Whether it’s for a cocktail, mocktail or just jazzing up a sparkling beverage, Monin’s latest syrup flavor is Yuzu Pineapple, using yuzu fruit sourced from Monin France’s 74 acre yuzu orchard located in Chancuda, Portugal. By sourcing from its own farms, Monin said it’s following through on the brand’s commitment to “agro-ecological farming and sustainable sourcing.” For more information visit https://monin.us/.
Wild Bill’s
Wild Bill’s Craft Beverage Co. is adding a zero-sugar, zero-calorie Cream Soda Float line available in Root Beer, Key Lime, Pineapple and Blueberry flavors. Free from artificial colors, flavors and preservatives, the drinks are launching in select regional markets to be announced soon, the company said. Online, single-flavor 12-packs and variety packs will be available on Amazon starting next month. For more information visit https://drinkwildbills.com/.
V8 Energy
V8 Energy has debuted a limited time Passionfruit Orange Guava flavor made with caffeine sourced from black and green tea. The plant-based energy drink has 50 calories and 80 mg of caffeine per 8 oz. can. On Amazon, a 24-pack is sold for $23.40. For more information go to https://www.campbells.com/v8/v8-energy/.