Califia
Step aside, pumpkin spice: for Califia, this fall is about coconuts. The plant-based specialist is introducing a pair of new organic creamers – Vanilla Crème Coconut and Toasted Coconut – this month at Whole Foods in 25.4 oz. bottles. More details at califiafarms.com.
MET-Rx
Protein shakes don’t get much bigger than this (for now, anyway). MET-Rx has debuted its new line in three flavors: Strawberry Shortcake, Vanilla Milkshake and Chocolate Milkshake. Each 14 oz. bottle contains a whopping 44 grams of protein, plus 6 grams of fiber and up to 2,500 mg of electrolytes. It will retail for $3.47.per bottle on Walmart.com and Amazon. More details at metrx.com.
Sidral Mundet & Sangría Señorial
With Jarritos having made the jump into zero-sugar, two of the other soda brands under the Novamex umbrella are now following suit. Sidral Mundet Zero and Sangría Señorial Zero hits stores this month, available in single glass bottles and 1.5-liter PET bottles at select retailers and online. Go to sidralmundet.com or sangriasenorial.com.
Athletic Brewing x Graza
After teaming up with Aura Bora for a limited edition mocktail several years back, olive oil brand Graza is back into beverages, this time through a collaboration with non-alcoholic beer specialist Athletic Brewing. Dubbed “Cold Off the Press,” this one is pitched as a classic pilsner-style brew made with Graza’s EVOO. It’s available exclusively at athleticbrewing.com while supplies last.
oHHo
Best known for its THC-infused drinks, oHHo is broadening its reach into functional categories with the introduction of a new energy drink built around a five-ingredient stack: guayusa (80 mg natural caffeine), L-theanine (100 mg), lion’s mane (1000 mg), cordyceps (1000 mg), and magnesium glycinate (100 mg). It’s available in three flavors (Raspberry Lemon, Apple Ginger, and Blood Orange Pomegranate) in 12 oz. cans on Amazon and TikTok shop, sold in 4-packs ($14.99), 12-packs ($40.49), 24-packs ($76.49) and variety 6-packs ($23.99). Order yours at ohho.co.
C4
Cracking a beer first thing in the morning may be a bit much, but this is a concept we can get with: meet All Hopped Up, C4’s new beer-flavored energy drink and permanent addition to its 200 mg caffeine lineup. Find it in 16 oz. cans on TikTok Shop and Amazon, and on the brand’s website next week. We have all the details here.
Sculpt
Great Lakes Wellness has introduced the newest addition to its family of nutrition products: Sculpt, a protein powder made with grass-fed beef protein isolate. Available in Double Dark Chocolate, Sculpt contains 20 grams of protein per serving along with 100% DV Vitamin D3 and 150% DV Vitamin K2. Find more details at greatlakeswellness.com.
Ripple Foods
Parents seeking plant-based alternatives to dairy milk now have a new option: Ripple Toddler, created specifically for children ages 12 to 36 months. Each 8 fl. oz. carton contains 8 grams of pea protein, DHA omega-3s and choline to support brain development, and prebiotic fiber. Find this exclusively at Walmart. Get more information at ripplefoods.com.
Verve Coffee Roasters x Civil Coffee
SoCal’s rich Latino community and culture is at the center of Verve’s new collaboration with L.A.-based Civil Coffee. The Latino-owned roaster is teaming up with Verve to release a limited edition blend called Chispa (Spanish for “spark”), a mix of washed and anaerobic natural coffees with notes of sugar cane and orange zest. Sales will help support Los Courage Camps, a local nonprofit introducing Latino youth to surfing through lessons, mentorship, and beach programming. Learn more at vervecoffee.com.