Are Beverage Brands Cashing In On A Gummy Gold Rush?
A growing synergy between beverage brands and gummy supplements is benefiting both categories as consumers seek more functional consumables.
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PolkaDot Refreshes Adaptogenic Mushroom Drink Line
As adaptogenic mushroom beverages see rising mainstream interest, startup functional drink brand PolkaDot made a splash at Natural Products Expo West last week with new packaging and a psychedelic booth design intended to fully launch the brand into market.
Edible Garden Enters RTD Protein with Tetra Pak Partnership
Indoor farming business Edible Garden is expanding into RTD nutritional shakesv through a manufacturing partnership with Tetra Pak.
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The Cycle Wants to Put Period Relief in the Grab-and-Go Cooler
Typically, consumers seeking relief for menstrual cycle pain and discomfort need to scour the drugstore aisles. The Cycle, a startup functional beverage brand now available nationwide in Sprouts, wants to put PMS relief right in the checkout aisle.
Pop & Bottle Grows Beyond Lattes with Matcha Hydration Launch
Functional beverage brand Pop & Bottle has established its business through innovative matcha and coffee lattes. Now, the brand is targeting a different use occasion with Matcha Hydration, a coconut water-infused line launching this month in Sprouts stores nationwide.
Beyond CEO Brown: Protein Drink Pivot Hopes to Flip the Script for Brand
When Beyond Meat announced in January that it had developed its first ever beverage product, a protein drink line called Beyond Immerse, it was a move that appeared to come out of left field.
Carrie Underwood Enters CPG with HiNote Powder Brand
Award-winning musical artist Carrie Underwood is expanding her health and wellness app business fit52 into a CPG-aligned platform company with the launch of HiNote, a nutrition brand aimed primarily at female consumers.
Gen Alpha Seeking Identity, Emotion In Their Beverages, Per Keurig Dr Pepper Report
Amidst the vast range of choices, consumers are increasingly selecting drinks that excite and empower them both mentally and emotionally, according to Keurig Dr Pepper’s second annual State of Beverages Trend Report, released this morning.
BellRing Teases Premier Protein Soda Launch, Using Innovation to Combat Category Headwinds
Premier Protein is set to join the burgeoning protein soda category as parent company BellRing Brands attempts to navigate increased competition, heightened consumer price sensitivity and rising input cost inflation.
Former OWYN Execs Target ‘Full-Day’ Function With New Energy Powders
Founded by former OWYN executives, Day/Dream is positioning around the idea that specific functional benefits should be tailored to day parts.
Phony Negroni Maker St. Agrestis Acquired by The Wine Group
Launched in 2022, Phony Negroni – which includes mezcal and espresso-inspired varieties - is the top selling ready-to-serve 200mL bottled beverage in the non-alcoholic spirits segment, according to Mintel data cited in a press release.
BTS-Inspired ARIH Premieres Energy Drinks, Sodas at Walmart
It’s a collaboration between Korean food companies Paldo and hy that spans 42 different SKUs, including noodle bowls and “pillows” (think dry ramen), postbiotic energy drinks and dual biotic sodas.
From Biohackers To Beverages: Can Paraxanthine Break Into The Mainstream?
Caffeine alternative brands are leveraging the addition of Kim Kardashian to UPDATE energy drink to draw more attention to the innovative ingredient paraxanthine.
Nowadays Preps for November Ban with ‘Extra Light’ THC Beverage Line
Facing an ever-increasing likelihood that hemp THC beverages will be outlawed this fall, Nowadays is preparing for the long-run with its latest innovation: Nowadays Extra Light, a low-dose RTD line designed to be compliant with the upcoming regulatory requirements.
Former Jones Soda Prez, Willie Nelson’s Bassist Launch THC Coffee Syrup Brand
As a bassist in the “Family Band” behind legendary musician and equally legendary cannabis consumer Willie Nelson, Kevin Smith is plenty familiar with the THC category. Now, the musician is teaming with former Jones Soda president and COO Eric Chastain to launch Stir the Pot, a new line of hemp-infused coffee syrups going on sale online this month.
New Products: Liquid Death + Pop-Tarts, Liquid I.V. + Ring Pop, Happy Coffee
This week's new product gallery is stacked with collabs, including Liquid Death x Pop-Tarts and Liquid I.V. and Ring Pop. Plus, new releases from Happy Coffee, Everyday Dose, Slate, Dad Grass and more.
Gutsi Looks to Establish BFY Platform, Launches as Public Company
After nearly 15 years running a beverage services firm, Bob Groux is taking to the brand side with the launch of Gutsi, a new gut health friendly functional beverage brand trading on the public markets.