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Whey Out: Dairy-Based Brands Seek Plant-Powered Expansion Whey Out: Dairy-Based Brands Seek Plant-Powered Expansion

Whey Out: Dairy-Based Brands Seek Plant-Powered Expansion

by Brad Avery,

As consumers continue to embrace plant-based diets, the protein drink category is no exception to the growing trend towards vegan products. But as plant-based protein startups like OWYN and Koia grow, established companies that have long played in the animal-based sector are now looking to get in. This year, a number of protein drink makers -- from PepsiCo-owned CytoSport to enhanced water maker Protein2o -- are introducing new plant-based lines in a move to set the pace in an emerging market.

UFO Blasts Off with Clean Label Hemp Milk Line UFO Blasts Off with Clean Label Hemp Milk Line

UFO Blasts Off with Clean Label Hemp Milk Line

by Brad Avery,

As the market for plant-based milks grow to “out of this world” proportions, so to speak, some consumers are taking note of the sugars and preservatives used in leading brands. Enter UFO (standing for Udder Free Only), a California-based brand of premium, clean label hemp milks made with chia and oat flour.

Specialty Food Association Shifts Summer Fancy Food Show to September Specialty Food Association Shifts Summer Fancy Food Show to September

Specialty Food Association Shifts Summer Fancy Food Show to September

by Carol Ortenberg,

Originally scheduled for late June, the Summer 2021 Fancy Food Show, renamed as the Fancy Food Show, will now be held September 27-29 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. The show will be the sole SFA in-person event for this year, after the Winter 2021 Fancy Food Show was previously cancelled.

BIOLYTE Releases New Tropical Flavor

by Press Release,

ATLANTA, Ga. — BIOLYTE (the world’s first physician formulated, multi-use IV in a bottle) is kicking off 2021 with a brand-new flavor: Tropical! Joining the brand’s two original flavors Citrus…

Sesh Seeks Middle Ground With Hybrid Cocktail-Seltzers Sesh Seeks Middle Ground With Hybrid Cocktail-Seltzers

Sesh Seeks Middle Ground With Hybrid Cocktail-Seltzers

by Martín Caballero,

One year, one rebrand and one reformulation after its original scheduled launch, XED Beverages co-founders Zeke Bronfman and Nate Medow are looking to pick up from where they never got a chance to start with the company's debut product: Sesh, a four-SKU line of 6% ABV cocktail-based spiked seltzers.

Survey: Energy Gains Fuel Optimism In C-Stores Survey: Energy Gains Fuel Optimism In C-Stores

Survey: Energy Gains Fuel Optimism In C-Stores

by Martín Caballero,

C-store retailers remain generally upbeat about the beverage category even as immediate consumption habits in individual categories continue to be disrupted, according to the latest “Beverage Bytes” survey by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.

Monster Energy Goes for Gold with New Ultra Flavor

by Press Release,

CORONA, Calif. – Monster Energy is proud to announce its latest addition to the Monster Energy Ultra family, Ultra Gold – a refreshingly light flavor that tastes like biting into…

Molson Coors To Distribute RTD Cocktail Line Superbird Molson Coors To Distribute RTD Cocktail Line Superbird

Molson Coors To Distribute RTD Cocktail Line Superbird

by Martín Caballero,

Molson Coors’ rapidly expanding beverage interests now include ready-to-drink cocktails, following the company’s announcement today of a partnership to distribute tequila-based cocktail Superbird.

Infinium Spirits Signs Exclusive Distribution Deal With Webb Banks Infinium Spirits Signs Exclusive Distribution Deal With Webb Banks

Infinium Spirits Signs Exclusive Distribution Deal With Webb Banks

by Press Release,

Infinium Spirits officially announces an agreement with premium spirits distributor WEBB Banks that will see the exclusive distribution of the Infinium Spirits portfolio in travel retail in the Americas, cruise lines, the Caribbean basin and select Central American markets, effective immediately.