Nowadays Founders Bet on ‘Calm’ with New Beverage Brand Unwind
The founding duo behind hemp THC beverage brand Nowadays is looking to help build another emerging beverage category — this time, without the buzz.
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Canadian Protein Coffee Brand Brüst Preps For U.S. Debut With Target, Meijer
Protein coffee brand Brüst is leveraging its scale in Canada to move rapidly into the U.S. with deals in place in a variety of retailers.
Inside David Protein’s Strategy To Shake Up RTD Protein
David Protein founder Peter Rahal provides details on his brand's approach to the RTD protein shake category.
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NBA Stars Get Involved in Expanding THC Space
Viola, the premium cannabis brand founded by former power forward Al Harrington, has partnered with former shooting guard Allen Iverson and plant-based wellness brand Horticulture to create IVERSON, a craft THC-infused soda.
NACS: Pepsi Previews Prebiotic Cola, Starbucks Innovations
“This NACS feels different.” Those were the words of Pepsi North America president Mike Del Pozzo last night in Chicago.
New Products: Coke Goes Mini, Cantrip & Stiiizy Go Big, HOPWTR Gets Seasonal
This week’s new sips include additions to the THC spirit alternative category, a Mexican-flavored sparkling water from the makers of Jarritos and a line of gut-health products from Pressed Juicery.
Shohei Ohtani Pitches in to Launch Syncron Performance Beverage
Los Angeles Dodgers phenom Shohei Ohtani's flexibility extends off the diamond as Ohtani is aligning with Syncron, a subsidiary of Japanese conglomerate Kowa, to add another beverage to his brand partnership portfolio.
Trip Reveals New Flavor, Format & Hire As Brand Crosses Sales Milestone
Relaxtion drink Trip is making good on its goal for US expansion in 2025, announcing today the release of a new flavor and distribution, as well as a hiring of Abby Redick as SVP of Sales.
Powerade Launches Enhanced Water As First Innovation In Five Years
Power Water is a new electrolyte water by Powerade, expanding its opportunity in the growing hydration category.
Ben Stiller Launches New ‘Nostalgic’ BFY Soda Brand Stiller’s
Actor Ben Stiller is joining the likes of beverage heavyweights Coca-Cola and PepsiCo in the modern soda stakes, launching his new low-sugar CSD line.
Wellness on the Rocks: Roxii Supercube Brings Functional Beverages into the Frozen Aisle
Powders and shots have become the go-to formats in the functional beverage category, but Roxii Supercube is targeting a different section of the grocery store: the frozen aisle.
New Products: Protein Coffees, Creatine Kefir And Seasonal Varieties
This week’s new products gallery is full of new protein-laced options as well as new LTOs for the changing of the seasons.
New Adult Non-Alc Drinks From Parch, Lapo’s, Wilderton And More
This month’s adult non-alc offerings include a desert-inspired spritz from Parch, buzzy coffee elixirs from Lapo’s and Wilderton, and two agave spirit replacements that keep the plant in the forefront.
Huel Launches Daily Greens, Pushing Further into RTDs
The “de-powderization movement” is underway at Huel, as the British meal replacement brand reaches into the red-hot greens category for its next and widest RTD release.
New Products: Spindrift Packs A Punch, SunSip Covers A Classic
This week's new product gallery features Spindrift's latest seasonal release, a new budget-conscious line of blends from Tropicana, and SunSip's take on Classic Cola.
Malibu Teams Up With Dole To Launch RTD Pineapple Rum Cocktail
A favorite poolside duo just got a convenient upgrade. Malibu and Dole are teaming up to launch ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails coming early 2026.
Yerba Madre Launches Summer Seasonal Flavor, Teasing New LTO Strategy
For its first release since changing its name from Guayaki in May, yerba mate specialist Yerba Madre is embracing fresh, fruit-forward summer vibes – while teasing a new seasonal flavor strategy.