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PLT Health Solutions to highlight beverage-friendly ingredients

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. 




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New facility, releases highlight ingredient market

Ingredient suppliers announce headquarter moves, while awareness of Uganda -sourced vanilla grows.




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Verifications, new releases heat up ingredient market

BENEO announces its new CEO while HOWTIAN introduces SoPure Andromeda.




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Ingredient suppliers enhance portfolios

Ingredient manufacturers launch new platforms to expand their capabilities to support the organic and natural beverage sectors.




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Ingredient suppliers announce facility openings

Ingredient manufacturers announce facility expansions and openings.




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Beverage-makers go beyond hydration, deliver on fortification trends

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




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Tilray Brands to acquire 4 craft beer breweries from Molson Coors Beverage Co.

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.




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Shiner Light Blonde now available in slim cans

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




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Angry Orchard’s Fireside Mix Pack returns

Angry Orchard, a brand of The Boston Beer Co., has brought back its Fireside Mix Pack, which contains fan-favorite Crisp Apple, Baked Apple Pie, Cinnful Apple, and Green Apple.




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Genesee Brewery’s Black Cherry Vanilla Kellerbier

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




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Samuel Adams releases Beer Fest Variety Pack

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.




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KYLA Hard Kombucha’s Colada Crush

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




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Bud Light releases NFL team packaging

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.




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Shock Top Twisted Pretzel

Shock Top, a subsidiary of Tilray Brands, announced the return of its seasonal brew: Shock Top Twisted Pretzel. 




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Heineken 0.0 launches limited-edition L0VE.L0VE cans

The limited-edition L0VE.L0VE Heineken 0.0 packaging is available exclusively at the U.S. Open to celebrate the start of every match and the endless outcomes when enjoying a zero alcohol brew.




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Two Roads Road 2 Ruin Zero

Two Roads Brewing Co. unveiled the latest addition to its line of non-alcohol beers: Road 2 Ruin Zero Non-Alcoholic IPA.




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Dogfish Head’s Punkin Ale

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




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Blake’s Hard Cider launches Fully Loaded Imperial Cider Variety Pack

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.




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Hard seltzers bubbling with innovation

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




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Patagonia Provisions x Deschutes Brewery Kernza Lager, Non-Alcoholic Kernza

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




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Anheuser-Busch announces Michelob ULTRA Zero release

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.




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Harpoon x L.L.Bean Harvest Lager

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. 




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Anheuser-Busch invests $16M in Los Angeles brewery

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. 




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Beer distributors announce support for Hurricane Helene recovery

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. 




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NBWA highlights strategies to elevate beer at annual convention

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.




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Samuel Adams unveils At-Home Séance Kit

This spooky season, Samuel Adams invites consumers to share a cold Sam Adams with a cold Sam Adams through an otherworldly, limited-edition At-Home Séance Kit.




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Blake's Beverage Co. finds momentum

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.




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Making Moves event welcomes more than 400 beer, beverage leaders

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.




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Lone River Blackberry Ranch Water

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




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Truly Hard Seltzer introduces Brunch Pack

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.




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Xpress Harder Iced Tea

Michael Michail and Universal Brands Inc. debuted Xpress Harder Iced Tea, a 9.9% ABV hard iced tea available in a 24-ounce single serve can.




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Craft beer market pivots to meet consumer demand

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.




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Anheuser-Busch announces $8 million investment in St. Louis Brewery

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




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Beverage holiday highlights American-made beers

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




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TailGate Brewery’s Peanut Butter Milk Stout

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




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2024 Wholesaler of the Year: Silver Eagle Distributors Houston

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.




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Chobani, La Colombe release pumpkin spice portfolio

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. 




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FMCG Gurus Trend Watch: Hot & Soft Drinks in 2024

There has been a rise in weekly consumption of hot coffee specialties, influenced by the current cost-of-living crisis driving consumers to seek affordable luxuries. Furthermore, there has been an impact from rising prices on luxury-related beverage categories and a shift toward more economical alternatives in the soft drink category.




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Doodles, AriZona Beverages collaborate on packaging, giveaway

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.




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STōK Cold Brew Cappuccino

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




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Starbucks names Brian Niccol as Chairman, CEO

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.




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Eggo, Two Rivers Coffee collaborate to create Eggo Coffee

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. 




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Coffee mate KIT KAT Flavored Creamer

In addition to the KIT KAT Flavored Creamer, Nestlé’s Coffee mate unveiled a slew of new Coffee mate products — from liquid creamer flavors to ready-to-drink (RTD) iced coffee.  




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Diverse consumer demands keep coffee market fresh

Curating a personalized experience is shaping the future for the coffee market as consumers embrace convenient formats, value-added ingredients.




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Dunkin’ Spiked Pumpkin Spice Iced Latte

Dunkin’ Spiked announced the expansion of its ready-to-drink (RTD) line of Spiked Iced Coffees with its first-ever limited seasonal offering: the Pumpkin Spice Iced Latte.




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Copper Moon Coffee Brew-Over-Ice Coffee Pods

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




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7-Eleven, Green Day announce anniversary blend of band’s Punk Bunny Coffee

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




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Ghostface Killah introduces Killah Koffee to Keurig K-Cup pod system

Ghostface Killah's Killah Koffee coffee line announced a new partnership with Keurig to launch two of the brand’s most popular varieties ― Supreme Dark Roast and Shaolin Cannoli ― to the K-Cup pod format.




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Explorer’s Cold Brew beverages

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




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Peet’s Coffee Bright Collection

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