Ingredient suppliers are prioritizing sustainability with new hires and innovations.

Ingredient suppliers are prioritizing sustainability and new facilities.

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. 

Health considerations have impacted the beverage industry by way of fortified beverages. 

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.

With the countdown to summer officially on, MTN DEW wants everyone to celebrate the great outdoors by unveiling three new limited-time MTN DEW RED, WHITE & BLUE offerings.

PepsiCo’s Pepsi, Purchase N.Y, and Little Caesars, Detroit. Mich. announced the return of the fan-favorite Pepsi Pineapple, available exclusively at Little Caesars for a limited time only.

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

MUG Root Beer, a new sponsor of the World’s Ugliest Dog contest, has upped the ante this year. Wild Thang, the 2024 winner, will be featured on limited-edition cans of MUG Root Beer.

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

Fanta, a brand of The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, and Warner Bros. Pictures announced a global partnership ahead of the release of the highly anticipated movie “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” which debuts in cinemas on Sept. 6. 

The Coca-Cola and OREO brands have teamed up as “besties” to create two exclusive and limited-edition products: OREO Coca-Cola Sandwich Cookie and Coca-Cola OREO Zero Sugar Limited Edition. 

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.

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.

Barritt’s Ginger Beer, from Barritt’s Beverages International Ltd, is celebrating 150 years of its ginger beer with the launch of a vibrant new mixer line, as well as a brand refresh inspired by Bermuda’s pastel-colored houses.

STARRY is releasing its first-ever limited-time flavor with the launch of STARRY Cranberry Blizz.

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. 

In time for the holidays, Sprite announced it is bringing back its iconic Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry.

Tilray Brands Inc., New York, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire four craft breweries from Molson Coors Beverage Co., Chicago. The acquisition includes Hop Valley Brewing Co., Terrapin Beer Co., Revolver Brewing and Atwater Brewery.

Spoetzl Brewery, the family-owned and independent craft brewer of Shiner Bock, released a new slim 12-ounce can for Shiner Light.

Genesee Brewery announced its first official sum-all beer: Genesee Black Cherry Vanilla Kellerbier.

To kick off the fall season, Samuel Adams released its Beer Fest Variety Pack, containing OctoberFest, Jack-O, Flannel Fest and its flagship Boston Lager.

KYLA Hard Kombucha introduced a new Colada Crush flavor to its Sunbreak Series, a refreshing blend of coconut, pineapple and yuzu.

To make it easier than ever to rep your favorite teams, Bud Light has released its 2024 lineup of fan-favorite NFL team packaging, displaying full-bleed team colors and prominent team logos.

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.

Ahead of National Hard Seltzer Day on Sept. 20, here are a few new products shaking things up in the seltzer category.

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

Anheuser-Busch, St. Louis, announced the introduction of Michelob ULTRA Zero, a new alcohol-free brew. With only 29 calories, it is an alcohol-free beer that is brewed to remove alcohol with a 0% alcohol by volume.

Harpoon Brewery, the maker of New England's Original IPA, and L.L.Bean, the iconic American outdoor retailer, announced the release of the Harpoon x L.L.Bean Harvest Lager. 

Anheuser-Busch, St. Louis, announced a new $16 million investment in its Los Angeles brewery. The Los Angeles brewery has played a crucial role in the $2.6 billion capital investments the brewer has made in California, to date. 

At its 87th Annual Convention and Product Showcase, the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) announced a combined $50,000 donation to support relief efforts for those impacted by Hurricane Helene. 

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.

The BHC recently joined forces with Austin Eastciders, Austin, Texas, and AVID Cider Co., Bend, Ore., to form BBC, an independent cider company with a distribution footprint spanning across 40 states.

The National Beer Wholesalers Association’s Building Relationships and Empowering Women (BREW) initiative and the Alliance for Women in Beer co-hosted the largest Making Moves to-date, as more than 430 attendees joined the two-day event to gain valuable leadership skills and celebrate women’s important role in the beverage industry.

Lone River Beverage Co. announced a new addition to its Ranch Water lineup: Blackberry 

Truly Hard Seltzer is gearing up for fall festivities by dropping an all-new Truly Hard Seltzer Brunch Pack to help consumers brunch from anywhere. This limited-edition pack will be sold nationwide through the end of the year, while supplies last.

As the beer market expands and consumers have more options to choose from, experts highlight how craft beer brands are positioning themselves in a shifting market while catering their products to meet consumer demand.

The company says it is dedicated to investing in its facilities to fuel economic growth in St. Louis and beyond. 

Celebrate National American Beer Day on Sunday, Oct. 27. 

TailGate Brewery announced the return of its Peanut Butter Milk Stout, available for a limited time only this fall and winter.

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.

Chobani, New Berlin, N.Y., and La Colombe, coffee roaster, are getting into the festive fall spirit with the reveal of their 2024 pumpkin spice collection, which includes two new seasonal products – Chobani Pumpkin Spice Greek Yogurt Drink and Chobani Pumpkin Spice Barista Oatmilk. 

Together, Doodles and AriZona Beverages are launching a limited-edition Doodles-branded Iced Tea with Lemon drink, blending art, nostalgia, and a classic American refreshment.

STōK Cold Brew declared the cappuccino as the new coffee beverage of summer with the launch of its STōK Cold Brew Cappuccino.  

Seattle-based Starbucks announced that Brian Niccol has been appointed chairman and chief executive officer (CEO). Niccol will start in his new role Sept. 9.

The waffle experts at Eggo and the coffee connoisseurs at Two Rivers Coffee Co. have united to transform your favorite waffle flavors into brewed blends of Eggo Coffee. 

Copper Moon Coffee announced the launch of its new Brew-Over-Ice Coffee Pods. 

Punk Bunny’s Anniversary Blend will be available at 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes for a limited time.

Explorer Cold Brew introduced its newest product line of ready-to-drink (RTD) canned cold brew beverages. 

Peet’s Coffee unveiled its Bright Collection, featuring two new blends: Sun Catcher and Off the Grid.