With wine capturing high eCommerce user penetration in the past couple of years, experts examine the demographic factors and consumer behavior driving online wine purchases.

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE), Melbourne, Australia, announced the launch of its new line of premium wines, Drop of Sunshine, in partnership with Candle Media’s Hello Sunshine, a multi-channel media company founded by Reese Witherspoon that puts women at the center of every story it creates, celebrates and discovers. 

The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA), along with SOVOS ShipCompliant, a beverage alcohol compliance company, released a 2024 consumer data report, highlighting consumers’ desire for buying craft spirits legally through DTC shipping.

Beverage operations are juggling SKU proliferation, varying pack sizes and a changing workforce. Packing machinery is helping these manufacturers minimize disruptions to those operations.

Packaging machinery manufacturer Deitz Co. has produced a neck banding machine that automatically applies tamper-evident shrinkbands onto tiny bottles. 

More and more shoppers today are exploring the eCommerce channel for beverage purchases as awareness and accessibility are making it easier to navigate.

Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA), Washington, D.C., released the findings of a new survey conducted in partnership with Morning Consult that measured current alcohol shipping practices, consumer sentiment and purchasing behaviors.

New York-based ReserveBar, an eCommerce platform for premium and luxury beverage alcohol, entered into a strategic technology partnership with delivery.com, a pioneer in the restaurant delivery segment. 

Natural and organic retailers anticipate certain consumer trends for the year.

Consumers are adapting their shopping strategies to include more flexibility as they attempt to control their grocery spending heading into the fall, according to the latest survey conducted by FMI – The Food Industry Association and The Hartman Group.

As consumers today work to pay their bills and buy groceries, data shows that mass merchandisers are serving as a go-to channel to stretch their dollars. 

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) returned to McCormick Place for the IFT FIRST: Annual Event & Expo where exhibitors were presented an array of ingredient literature as well as prototypes featuring these solutions.

In the spirit of spreading pumpkin-spiced goodness, Dogfish Head unveiled its limited-edition Punkin Liqueur.

On the heels of Kathy Hilton’s musical debut in SMASH TEA PARTAY: A Smirnoff ICE Musical, the reality TV star and Smirnoff ICE are back to spill the tea on the brand’s latest flavor offerings of Smirnoff ICE SMASH Tea.

The highly anticipated Season 3 of FX’s “The Bear” is just days away, and Stella Artois is returning for its starring role at the dining table.

SONIC Drive-In, Atlanta, is casting a spell on taste buds nationwide this Halloween season with the launch of its Witch’s Brew Slush Float. 

Mango Shotta, a brand of Sazerac, Louisville, Ky., announced its latest initiative, inspired by Arturo, the brand’s eerie skeleton dog mascot. In the spirit of Halloween fun and commitment to shelter dogs, Mango Shotta unveiled its search for the “Scariest Spokesb*tch."

Jones Soda Co., Seattle, announced the launch of Mary Jones Hemp Delta-9 (HD-9) Shooters. The new product joins the brand's HD-9 craft sodas and gummies, featuring the same pure cane sugar formulation and classic taste of Jones Soda, adapted for HD-9.

Chobani LLC, New Berlin, N.Y., launched its first-ever shelf-stable low-fat dairy milk: Chobani Super Milk. This latest product innovation is nutrient rich and is made specifically to be donated to support people impacted by disasters as well as help some of the most vulnerable in Chobani’s hometowns, the company says.

Forca Foods announced the launch of MILKish Watermelon Seedmilk, a new plant-based milk made from watermelon seeds.

The Finnish Long Drink released its new Midnight Sun Variety Pack. Inspired by the natural phenomenon occurring in northern Finland during the summer, where the sun never sets below the horizon for up to four months and remains visible at midnight, this pack showcases flavors that reflect the hues of the Finnish Midnight Sun. 

Lewis Cellars unveiled a new look, with a new logo and varietal updates that will help wine lovers discover Lewis, it says. Lewis also launched its first-ever wine club, Lewis Insiders, and a new website elevating the customer experience.

The Busker Irish Whiskey unveiled its new premium bottle designs for its Single Collection: Single Malt, Single Grain, and Single Pot Still. These new designs now are available and highlight the quality of The Busker's highly-awarded whiskey single expressions, the company says. 

Travis Betters, founder and CEO of Brothers, will be leading the combined business, but Brothers and Hosh will continue to operate under their respective names and operate in their current areas. 

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. 

7UP is bringing a ready-to-drink version of the beloved classic Shirley Temple beverage to retail shelves nationwide this month, for a limited time only and just in time for the holiday season.

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

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

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

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

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

Death Wish Coffee Co. announced the return of its most demanded seasonal blend: Pumpkin Chai. 

Uncle Matt’s Organic announced the launch of its Ultimate Athlete Pre-Workout Shot, aimed to boost athletic performance, hydrate and reduce oxidative stress.

Innovation Ventures LLC announced an update to its popular 5-hour ENERGY product line. The refresh features a bold redesign of its 16-ounce beverage, enhancements to classic fan favorite flavors and an introduction of two new flavors to the lineup.

To kick off summer, 5-hour ENERGY shots unveiled Main Character Energy, a Watermelon Chili Lime flavor, co-created with Jamie Varon, influencer and author of “Main Character Energy.”

REBBL, an organic and plant-powered functional beverage brand, introduced its newest addition to the Revive lineup: REBBL Revive Reishi Vanilla.

Premier Protein debuted a new, permanent addition to its ready-to-drink (RTD) shake portfolio: Cookie Dough.

REBBL, a brand of SYSTM Foods, announced the expansion of its Protein portfolio with the debut of REBBL Protein Shakes.

POWERADE announced the addition of two new flavors to its sports drink portfolio: Island Burst and Strawberry Smash Zero.

Muscle Milk, a part of the Gatorade portfolio, announced the launch of its Muscle Milk S’mores flavor just in time for the fall season.

Premier Protein, a brand of BellRing Brands Inc., announced the return of its fan-favorite flavor: Pumpkin Spice. 

The Coca-Cola Co. showcased its full portfolio of brands in one booth at this year’s NACS Show, including flavor innovations coming in 2025: Coca-Cola Orange Cream, Sprite + Tea and POWERADE Xtra Sour.

Nutrabolt announced a flavorful partnership with The Hershey Co. with the launch of new C4 products and flavors rolling out this fall with additions planned for 2025 and beyond.

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

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.

Gopuff and Pure Green announced the launch of Gopuff x Pure Green Refreshers, a new line of flavor-forward, cold-pressed juice beverages made with functional ingredients. Co-developed by Gopuff and Pure Green, the Refreshers are now available for delivery nationwide, exclusively on Gopuff.

Outshine Fruit & Yogurt Smoothies is giving fans an “oh so squeezy” reason to elevate their cocktails (or mocktails) by combining the fruity blends of a smoothie with their beverage of choice.

With a multitude of benefits, high-pressure processing (HPP) technology is used by beverage-makers for product like cold-pressed juices and cold brew coffees, experts share.