With this acquisition, it is expected that Brenntag’s product portfolio in Life Sciences, especially in Nutrition, will be complemented and expanded. 

Ingredient companies announced new hires as well as case studies detailing consumer trends influencing new product development.

Glanbia Nutritionals, Chicago, introduced OptiATP, a new optimized form of Adenosine 5-Triphosphate that is stable in low pH/high acid and high heat ready-to-drink beverage processing environments.

Ingredient suppliers are sharing the latest on safety opinions as well as announcing platform expansions and division sales.

At this year’s IFT First Annual Meeting and Expo in Chicago, PLT Health Solutions Inc., Morristown, N.J., will highlight its growing portfolio of beverage-friendly ingredients that provide a broad range of science-backed benefits for the burgeoning functional beverage market, it notes. 

In the bottling world, companies recognize the importance of being proactive members of the communities they operate in and serve. For Buffalo Rock Company, Birmingham, Ala., the company’s culture is centered on investing in its people and communities.

This year’s State of the Industry report on carbonated soft drinks explores how flavor and functionality innovations entice consumers. 

7UP, the lemon-lime flavored beverage, revealed its first total brand design refresh since 2014. 

PepsiCo, Purchase, N.Y., has teamed up with award-winning singer Kelly Rowland to turn local restaurant regulars into hometown celebrities with a chance to be featured in a Pepsi ad and have their favorite menu item renamed in their honor.

Pepsi, Purchase N.Y., unveiled its Gladiator-themed campaign titled “Make Your Gameday Epic.” As a longtime NFL sponsor, Pepsi is celebrating the start of the 2024 NFL season and the anticipated theatrical release of Paramount Pictures’ “Gladiator II,” with a short-film that will electrify game days for cola-lovers and NFL fans alike.

Jones Soda Co., Seattle, has captured the essence of the favorite campfire dessert with its new limited-edition Jones S’mores Soda. The S’mores Soda is the latest in a series of Jones SPECIAL RELEASE beverages that showcase the company’s unique soda flavors.

Jones Soda, Seattle, released a limited-edition series of sodas designed to capture the Halloween spirit. 

Mountain Dew, a brand of PepsiCo Inc., Purchase, N.Y., announced that it is taking on a brand-new visual identity, reclaiming the mountain with a new logo and visual identity. The official rollout of the new visual identity will debut next summer, with packaging hitting shelves as early as May 2025.  

Zevia, a zero sugar beverage company, announced the launch of its new Salted Caramel Soda, a limited-edition flavor sold only on Amazon and Zevia.com.

The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, announced the highly anticipated regional relaunch of Barrilitos, a cherished Mexican soft drink brand with a rich legacy dating back to 1938. 

Dogfish Head announced the return of its highly acclaimed Punkin Ale.

Blake’s Hard Cider launched its new Fully Loaded Imperial Cider Variety Pack. The mixed 12-pack of 12-ounce cans now is available across Blake’s Hard Cider’s expansive distribution footprint.

Patagonia Provisions and Deschutes Brewery announced the release of two new highly anticipated certified organic beers: Kernza Lager and Non-Alcoholic Kernza Golden Brew. 

The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) wrapped up its 87th Annual Convention and Product Showcase in San Diego, naming Alabama’s Rebecca Maisel as its new board chair.

With more than 1,100 employees who serve Greater Houston, including the counties of Harris, Fort Bend and Montgomery, Silver Eagle Houston has built a portfolio of alcohol and non-alcohol products, led by Anheuser-Busch, Constellation Brands and Mark Anthony Brands, that hits all the key needs of its consumers.

Julius Meinl’s announced its latest limited-edition coffee ― Burundi Gakenke 100% Arabica ― crafted to celebrate International Coffee Day 2024. 

Califia Farms, a leading, premium, plant-based beverage brand, announced its seasonal portfolio for fall and winter. 

Boston-based Dunkin’, part of the Inspire Brands family of restaurants, is dialing up the excitement this spooky season with an all-new lineup of Halloween-inspired tricks and treats to take guests from morning to midnight. 

Cambio Roasters launched aluminum coffee pods for its 100% organic coffee. Cambio Roasters will offer its new aluminum pods in more than 1,000 retailers nationwide as well as through their official website and Amazon.

International Delight, a brand of Danone North America, Denver, Colo., is bringing main character energy to Halloween festivities this fall with the introduction of its creamer bottle costumes, based on two of the brand’s fan-favorite flavors: French Vanilla and Pumpkin Pie Spice.  

Onyx Coffee Lab announced the return of seasonal favorites for the holidays, including the limited-edition coffees Framily and Krampus, and the 7th annual Onyx Advent Calendar.

Cometeer is celebrating the 2024 holiday season by launching a limited-edition Cometeer Coffee Advent Calendar, which features 24 flash-frozen capsules of specialty coffee.

Red Bull is commemorating the 20th anniversary of Oracle Red Bull Racing with the introduction of two initiatives: the exclusive Special Edition 2024 Red Bull Racing Can and the Red Bull All Terrain digital game.

This year’s State of the Industry report on energy drinks highlights how brands can remain relevant in a competitive market by responding to consumers’ shifting energy needs.

With the continued blurring of lines in the functional beverage space, experts highlight how the energy drink category can rise above the clouds by expanding on wellness attributes, variety and accessibility.

With so many consumers turning to convenience stores for their energy drink purchases, CELSIUS is working with operators to drive success not only for the brand, but the convenience channel.

Red Bull revealed the anticipated 2024 Red Bull Winter Edition Iced Vanilla Berry, a new seasonal offering that delivers Red Bull Energy Drink with the taste of blueberry and vanilla. For the first time in the Red Bull Editions lineup, this Winter Edition will be available with and without sugar.

Optimum Nutrition (ON), part of Glanbia Performance Nutrition, introduced four new, limited-edition flavors across the brand’s Gold Standard 100% Whey and AMIN.O. ENERGY product lines.

Celsius Holding Inc. announced the launch of a new collection: CELSIUS ESSENTIALS.

PepsiCo, Purchase, N.Y., announced that it reached its 2025 global goal of a 25% improvement in operational water-use efficiency in high water-risk areas, two years ahead of schedule, based on 2023 data versus a 2015 baseline.

Local Weather announced the launch of its newest flavor: Wildberry.

Videojet Technologies launched the new Videojet 9560 PL pallet labeling system.

PACK EXPO International 2024, taking place Nov. 3-6 at McCormick Place in Chicago, to feature more exhibitors and experiences for attendees. Making its PACK EXPO International debut, Sustainability Central will explore packaging sustainability and what it means to brands.

Emerson’s Nelson AXPC Connection Kits are engineered to fulfill the increased safety requirements of NEC/CEC hazardous location codes, the company notes.

Multi-Conveyor has built a series of carbon and mild steel constructed modular plastic belt conveyors.

Qual-IS is the latest unique solution by Sidel aimed to merge all activities related to quality control in a digitally, intelligent and integrated way. 

Gravity flow storage solution provider Mallard Manufacturing introduced a new Slim-Fit, full-length divider for wheeled carton flow systems.

Nokia recently launched a true inventory counting capability for Nokia Autonomous Inventory Monitory Service (AIMS). 

ProMach’s brand Texwrap demonstrated its updated DX-130 Dual Roll Bundler and the Kayat SRX-CUF Single Roll Bundler at PACK EXPO.

This year’s State of the Industry report on juice and juice drinks notes that, as consumers remain concerned about the high sugar content of juice and juice drinks, this has impacted the overall category.

Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Co. announced the introduction of two tomato-centric blends: Red Tomato Reishi and Green Tomato Lion's Mane. 

Pressed Juicery introduced a new line of adaptogenic juices, expanding its portfolio into this growing category.

Sanpellegrino Italian Sparkling Drinks announced the expansion of its beverage collection with the launch of Sanpellegrino Zero Grams Added Sugar.

This year’s State of the Industry report on juice and juice drinks highlights how juice manufacturers are taking a proactive approach to meet consumers’ health and wellness goals.

Perricone Farms announced its acquisition of Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Co. The merger unites two high-quality, trusted names in the juice industry, strengthens both brands, and enhances the ability to serve customers with excellence in quality and customer service coast-to-coast, it says.