Dragon Fruit might be the flavor of the summer, at least if you’re taking your cues from Yesly and Caliwater’s new portfolio additions. In other parts of the beverage world, Health Ade, oHy and Cure Hydration are embracing summertime refreshment with raspberry and tropical fruit flavored drinks.
Health Ade
Health Ade Kombucha has some new additions: Peach Strawberry Lychee and Raspberry Lime. The former will be part of Health Ade’s permanent collection, while the latter will be a summer seasonal variety. For more information, visit health-ade.com.
Garden of Life
Nestlé has introduced another entrant to the booming powdered protein beverage set: Garden of Life Clear Whey Protein. Clear Whey delivers 20 grams of grass-fed whey protein isolate (sourced from Denmark) per serving. Available in three varieties, Mango Mist, Lemon Frost and Unflavored, the new clear whey product comes in a 15.3 oz. tub. For more information, visit gardenoflife.com.
AG1 Pro
Daily greens need daily creatine it seems. AG1 Pro powder has 5 grams of Creativitas creatine monohydrate paired with Ca-HMB, zinc carnosine and the brand’s Next Gen greens formulation. Available for $119 per 20-count stickpack box. Visit drinkag1.com to learn more.
Minded
There’s a new canned electrolyte drink speeding into market. Minded is leveraging the reach of Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly (what a racer name) with a three-SKU line of 12 oz. slim canned hydration drinks (Hibiscus, Berry & Pomegranate, and Peach & Rosemary) packed with 800 mg of electrolytes, vitamins and zinc. Learn more at drinkminded.com.
Caliwater
Vanessa Hudgens’ cactus fruit hydration brand Caliwater has a new Benson Boone-approved SKU, Dragon Fruit. The fresh flavor comes as Boone embarks on a 34-date tour this summer where he will be hydrating with Caliwater after long shows filled with backflips and shirtless vests. The sixth variety comes on the heels of Demi Lovato’s Blood Orange flavor. Learn more at drinkcaliwater.com.
Fizzen
Juice and clear protein are getting married together in Kristen Cavallari’s new brand Fizzen. Cavallari partnered with talent venture studio VO/D to make a canned sparkling fruit juice with 8 grams of protein, no added sugar and collagen. Jumping out the gates with four flavors, Fruit Punch, Peach Mango, Strawberry Lemonade and Orange Pineapple, the brand is available in 12 oz. slim cans. Each four-pack is $14.99 on the company website. For more information, visit getfizzen.com.
Nowadays
Lemonade stands are popping up on street corners as summer heats up. Hemp-derived THC brand Nowadays is getting in on the fun with the relaunch of its LTO Lemonade flavor from last summer. Available in both its 750ml multiserve and RTD 10mg of THC format. Learn more at trynowadays.com.
Recess
Did we say lemonade? Recess has its own “Pink” variety launching on the brand’s relaxation Mood line. Pink Lemonade mixes the strawberry lemonade flavor into its Mood blend of magnesium, L-theanine and lemon balm. The new flavor comes in 12 oz. stout cans and is launching as part of the “Out of Office” Sampler variety pack, available on the brand’s website and Amazon. For more information, visit takearecess.com.
oHy
Hydrogen sparkling water oHy has expanded its flavor portfolio with Blackberry and Pineapple. The canned water brand piloted the new varieties at all Meijer locations in the Midwest and is now making them available on Amazon and in select retailers. The additions come in the 12 oz. stout can and join oHy’s four other flavors – Cherry Lime, Strawberry, Lemon Lime and Raspberry. Learn more at drinkohy.com.
Silk
Silk is debuting a Protein Shake, its first ready-to-drink option. The shelf stable protein shakes have 30 grams of plant-based protein, 5 grams of fiber, 2 grams of sugar and 180 calories per 11.15 oz. serving. Available in Vanilla and Chocolate, the protein shakes come in four-count Tetra Pack cartons. Learn more at silk.com.
Purity Coffee
Purity Coffee is re-releasing its limited edition Cold Brew Roast. The blend is designed for cold extraction and, like all the brand’s coffee, is third-party tested for toxins like pesticide residue, mold, mycotoxins, and other contaminants. Cold Brew Roast is available in 12 oz. bags (both ground or whole bean) for $30. Learn more at puritycoffee.com.
Yesly
Fresh off a packaging refresh, functional water brand Yesly released a Dragon Fruit flavor. Available on its vitamin- and electrolyte-infused still line, Dragon Fruit is also debuting in the brand’s new 12 oz. slim can format. For more information, visit yeslywater.com.
Alani Nu
It remains to be seen if actress and singer Becky G truly is a purple cotton candy enthusiast, but she is the face behind Alani Nu’s new flavor. The LTO Purple Cotton Candy adds a touch of grape flavor to its Cotton Candy variety. For more information, visit alaninu.com.
Chlorophyll Water
Chlorophyll Water has officially moved into its aluminum era. The brand launched a 16 oz. version of its chlorophyll-infused still water. The cans are available in 6-packs for $27.99 online. For more information, visit chlorophyllwater.com.
Cure Hydration
Powdered drink mix brand Cure Hydration is now available in Raspberry flavor. The eleventh flavor in the brand’s portfolio is available in 14- or 28-count pouches. As with the other varieties, Raspberry is formulated with coconut water powder, pink Himalayan salt, lemon juice powder, monk fruit extract and organic stevia extract. For more information, visit curehydration.com.
Pure Genius
Pure Genius released Watermelon Berry, its fifth flavor of protein shot. The TSA-friendly 3.38 fl oz. bottle delivers 23 grams of protein with 100 calories, zero sugar and zero fat. Watermelon Berry is available on Amazon and Target.com. For more information, visit puregeniusprotein.com.
Chobani
Chobani has a new permanent zero-sugar creamer variety: Vanilla Cinnamon. The dairy creamer will launch nationwide in Target, Walmart and Publix. For more information, visit chobani.com.