Lapo’s
Known for its non-alcoholic Negroni and Citrus Spritz, Lapo’s has launched a 0.0% ABV Limoncello Spritz. The new 50-calorie spritz pairs citrus with orange blossom, rosemary and thyme for an adult non-alc take on the classic Italian digestivo, now available at Whole Foods and online. For more information, visit drinklapos.com.
FINNSUL
Cognizin-powered hydration brand FINNSUL has launched its first collab product, Rocket Pop, in partnership with influencer Tana Mongeau. The limited edition powder stickpack has 150 mg of caffeine, B vitamins, biotin, magnesium and electrolytes. For more information, visit finnsul.com.
5-hour Energy
Fall flavors primarily come in two forms: pumpkin and Halloween. 5-hour Energy has both covered as it brings back Pumpkin Spice and a new limited edition variety, Caramel Apple. Both autumnal flavors have 230 mg of caffeine, no sugar and zero calories, and join the brand’s recent candy-inspired Halloween Variety Pack. Learn more at 5hourenergy.com.
Jocko
Need more Pumpkin Spice? Jocko Fuel is on the case with its first entrance into the familiar fall flavor as a ready-to-drink (RTD) protein shake. The Pumpkin Spice shake has 30 grams of grass-fed protein with zero sugar. Each 12 oz. bottle has 180 calories, 4.5g fat and is sweetened with monk fruit and Reb-M stevia. Learn more at jockofuel.com.
Zevia
Better-for-you soda Zevia is teasing its new LTO, Cherry Lime. The limited-time flavor is described as a “light body” soda with “moderate fizz” and is available on Walmart.com through September and on Amazon starting October 1. Like all Zevia products, Cherry Lime has zero sugar and no artificial sweeteners. Go to zevia.com to learn more.
David
Having already connected nutritional bars to ice cream and tinned fish categories, Peter Rahal’s David Protein is now moving into RTD shakes. The brand has not publicly announced the launch but David’s shakes have begun popping up in retailers touting 30 grams of protein, less than a gram of sugar, and between 140 to 150 calories per 12 oz. plastic bottle. Learn more at davidprotein.com.
Sunny D
Sunny D, but make it spooky (literally). With Halloween (already) creeping into the conversation, Sunny D has unveiled a mystery flavor, Spooky D, available in gallon jugs and 6.75 oz. bottles at Walmart Stores nationwide. Learn more at sunnyd.com.
Khalifa Kush
Rapper Wiz Khalifa doesn’t lack for inspiration when it comes to cannabis. The outspoken weed fan and “Black & Yellow” rapper is releasing his first hemp-derived THC drink, Khalifa Kush & Orange Juice, this month in 5 mg and 10 mg THC versions. Get all the details here, then head to drinkkhalifa.com to try for yourself.
Hiyo
Who says fall is only about pumpkin spice? Social tonic Hiyo is offering something different for its new seasonal LTO with Apple Cinnamon, pairing bright notes of fresh-picked apples with subtle hints of warm cinnamon, along with the brand’s signature functional ingredient stack. This is available for a limited time at Target stores and Target.com in a 4-packs ($13.99) and online in 12-packs ($44.99), while supplies last. Head to drinkhiyo.com to order.
Java Factory
Summer made be fading away, but you can keep the season alive in your coffee cup, at least. Java Factory is releasing a new ice cream-inspired coffee flavor every Monday through October 19; Creamsicle kicked things off, with Breyers Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough up next. Expect creations like Klondike (milk chocolate and vanilla), Raspberry Italian Ice and Good Humor Chocolate Eclair to follow. Get all the details and release schedule at javafactory.com.
Community Coffee
Louisiana’s Community Coffee has found a sweet spot (literally) with indulgent, dessert-inspired flavors like Chocolate Lava Cake and Cinnamon Roll, and that trend now continues with Glazed Honey Bun. This one is available through November in 11 oz. bags ($10.99 each) and K-Cup pods in 10-count ($10.99 each) and 22-count ($18.49 each) boxes. Join the community at communitycoffee.com.
MTN DEW x Trolli
Pepsi is bringing back last year’s winning collaboration with a new LTO release: Mountain Dew Trolli Mango Pineapple Punch. Really feeling ambitious? Pair this with Trolli Spicy Crawlers from some ‘swicy’ action. Find this one at retailers nationwide and at Pizza Hut, or head to Walmart.com to get the whole soda-plus-sweets package.
VKTRY
Big things can come in small packages, as VKTRY’s new protein shots prove. The four-SKU line packs 23 grams of protein (and zero sugar) per 3.3 oz. bottle, and is now available nationwide at GNC stores. The brand was created by Brad Pyatt, founder of global sports nutrition company MusclePharm and co-founder of functional nutrition brand TRUBAR. You can learn more at vktryprotein.com.
Create Wellness
Create has sought to distinguish itself as a leader in creatine products through innovation: in this case, it’s an expansion of its Creatine + Electrolytes Mix line with four new lemonade-inspired flavors. Available D2C and on Amazon, each flavor in The Lemonade Collection– Strawberry, Raspberry, Peach and Classic –packs 5 grams of creatine, 800 mg of electrolytes and 1000 mg of taurine per stick. Go deeper into the science and the product at trycreate.co/
Saint James
Iced tea maker Saint James has a new brew and it comes straight from the Southern Hemisphere. Yerba Mate is Saint James’ first portfolio expansion available in three flavors: Raspberry Lemon, Mango Passion Fruit and Strawberry Tangerine. Each 16 oz. resealable aluminum bottles contains 150 mg of caffeine, no more than 25 calories, and between 4 and 5 grams of sugar. For more information, visit saintjamesicedtea.com.