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

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

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

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.

Findings showed that home remains the most popular place for coffee consumption.

Onyx Coffee Lab announced the launch of its newly redesigned retail packaging. A standout element of the new packaging is the introduction of interactive cards for single-origin offerings that celebrate the coffee producers.

Health and wellness brand VUUM announced the official launch of its carbonated plant-protein drinks.

Red Bull is expanding its offerings in their zero-sugar lineup, launching two new Red Bull Sugarfree Editions.

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

Consumers’ interest in wellness has seen sports and protein drink brands evolving beyond athlete-focused and embrace the concept of supporting everyday wellness.

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

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. 

Chobani introduced Chobani High Protein, a line of high protein Greek Yogurt drinks and cups made with only natural ingredients, real fruit and zero grams of added sugar.

Manufacturer of specialized digital printing equipment Primera Technology Inc. announced its AP380 Label Applicator.

The new ZLS-T from Southworth is an extension of the popular ZLS line of floor height lifts. 

Crown Equipment Corp. announced the availability of the Crown SP 1500 Series order picker.

Pepperl+Fuchs launched a new tablet for professional use in hazardous areas in Zone 2/22, Division 2.

EXIAR now is offering the 1/8 NPT FloodStream Liquid Atomizing Spray Nozzle for spraying processes where space is at a premium.

At PACK EXPO International, which is set to take place Nov. 3-6 at Chicago’s McCormick Place, FOX IV Technologies will officially unveil its new 6312 Label Printer-Applicator.

With back-to-school season upon us and parents in the midst of never-ending to-do lists, Capri Sun, a brand of The Kraft Heinz Co., Chicago, announced it’s giving parents a much-needed break by introducing Kid Noise-Canceling Juice Drink packs, in partnership with Taskrabbit, a digital platform that connects people seeking help with household tasks.

Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc., the agricultural cooperative owned by roughly 700 farmer families, announced the launch of Ocean Spray Zero Sugar Juice Drink, the first beverage from Ocean Spray with zero grams of sugar and no artificial sweeteners.

As consumers are more conscious about the products associated with a high sugar content, juice manufacturers are taking a proactive approach to meet this demand.

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.

Ocean Spray introduced an all-new line of Cocktail Mixers to make hassle-free cocktails at home.  

Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc. unveiled a new brand identity. The refreshed approach marks the first major brand overhaul in more than two decades. During this process, the strategy was fueled by the vision of being “wildly uncommon.”

Just in time for summer, Capri Sun announced the launch of Multi-Serve, a 96-ounce bottle of Capri Sun’s top-selling Fruit Punch flavor, and the brand’s first innovation in nearly a decade.

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.

In regards to beverage delivery, there are many facets of AI that most fleets are probably already using without even realizing it.

Last year, the EPA unveiled a set of proposals geared toward minimizing the levels of greenhouse gases, hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides and particulate matter released into the air. Those standards would apply to light- and medium-duty vehicles and would phase in over model years 2027 through 2032.

Understanding the differences in maintenance could be the key to major cost savings and reduced downtime.

Compared with last year, summer fuel prices for gasoline and diesel has remained stable. Alternative markets competition still coming from emissions versus price with traditional fuels.

Primo Water Corp., Tampa, Fla., and an affiliate of BlueTriton Brands Inc., Stamford, Conn., announced the entry into a definitive agreement to create a leading North American pure-play healthy hydration company in an all-stock transaction that was unanimously approved by their respective Boards of Directors.

This year’s State of the Industry report on bottled water examines consumer trends contributing to category performance.

Novato, Calif.-based CG Roxane LLC, maker of Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water announced its Thirst for Progress campaign. The initiative includes a series of creative shorts dedicated to promoting hydration and sustainability throughout the summer season.

NextFoods’ GoodBelly unveiled its Prebiotic Sparkling Water available in three flavors: Mixed Berry, Lemon Lime and Mango Pineapple.

Primo Brands Corp. announced the successful completion of the merger of Primo Water Corp. and an affiliate of BlueTriton Brands Inc., creating Primo Brands, a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration.

As plastic caps and closures rise in demand, companies continue to innovate, improving on the performance and sustainability of beverage packaging, driving more adoption of recyclability and reusability.

In the world of packaging materials, experts note that there is a definite need, and continual demand for shrink and stretch labels from the food and beverage industry.

In the beverage industry, packaging talks. Inks and coatings suppliers are highlighting the technology that makes a brand unique and enhances its individuality.

Beyond visual appeal, an industry expert highlights how factors such as sustainability, functionality and durability are impacting secondary packaging.

Pasadena, Calif.-based Better for All, a natural products innovator, announced the launch of its exclusive Brand Ambassador Program in parallel to the launch of their new direct-to-consumer (D2C) eCommerce store. 

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