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Brenntag Specialties acquires Colony Gums

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




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Ingredient suppliers announce regulatory approvals, promotions

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




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Ingredients suppliers expanding capabilities

As beverage-makers seek out prebiotics and stevia solutions, ingredient suppliers are increasing production capabilities to support these needs.




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New services, extensions unveiled by ingredient houses

To give innovators a leg up on the competition, ingredient suppliers are expanding their services as well as product lines for beverage development.




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Glanbia Nutritionals launches OptiATP for energy, sports beverage categories

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.




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Safety reviews, division sales announced by ingredient suppliers

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




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Sustainability influencing ingredient suppliers

Ingredient suppliers are prioritizing sustainability with new hires and innovations.




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Ingredient suppliers expand operations, tout sustainable achievements

Ingredient suppliers are prioritizing sustainability and new facilities.




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Ingredient suppliers spotlight key trends, announce acquisitions

Ingredient suppliers announce acquisitions and pinpoint consumer trends driving color concepts.




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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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Jones Soda unveils Halloween flavors

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




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Mountain Dew announces new visual identity

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.  




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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Dunkin’ unveils Potion Macchiato, Halloween costumes inspired by DunKings Tracksuits

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. 




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International Delight unveils Creamer Costumes for Halloween

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.  




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Fire Department Coffee supports firefighters battling breast cancer

The coffee company launched an initiative to raise funds for firefighters diagnosed with breast cancer through its Fire Dept. Coffee Club and Fire Dept. Shirt Club.




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Onyx Coffee Lab announces Advent Calendar, holiday coffees

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.




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Cometeer unveils limited-edition 2024 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.




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VUUM plant-protein energy drink

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




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ZOA Energy arrives at 7-Eleven, Inc. with exclusive flavor

7-Eleven Inc. has joined forces with ZOA Energy to bring big flavor and bigger energy to participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores nationwide. Consumers can head to their local 7-Eleven store to try the new flavor ― Mango Splash ― only available at 7-Eleven.




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5-hour ENERGY announces refreshed design

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.




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Main Character 5-hour ENERGY shot

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.”




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5-hour ENERGY unveils Energizing BBQ Sauce

Living Essentials’ 5-hour ENERGY Shots, Farmington, Mich., is partnering with actor and BBQ pro Brian Baumgartner to get people into the grill zone with a BBQ sauce that delivers a caffeinated kick.




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2024 State of the Beverage Industry: Category loyalists, newcomers keep energy drink market thriving

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.




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Energy drink category expands offerings, appeals to broader base

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.




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King Kongin energy drinks

King Kongin LLC entered the energy drink market with the launch of King Kongin, an all-natural coffee substitute made with 100% natural ingredients. 




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Bloom Nutrition’s Bloom Sparkling Energy Drinks

Bloom Nutrition unveiled Bloom Sparkling Energy, the brand’s first ready-to-drink (RTD) canned beverage. 




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7-Eleven launches 7-Select Fusion Energy Beverage

7-Eleven Inc., Irving, Texas, is introducing new 7-Select additions to its beverage lineup including a new energy beverage, 7-Select Fusion Energy, and a new premium hydration beverage, 7-Select Rehydrate.




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CELSIUS encourages consumers to 'LIVE FIT'

CMO Kyle Watson states that CELSIUS continues to dominate the space and disrupt the market through best-in-class innovation, bringing variation to the category when consumers need it most. 




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CELSIUS aims to deliver value to convenience store partners

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.




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French Montana, Monster Energy join forces for new flavor

French Montana stars in a commercial and a series of digital content pieces for Monster Energy's new flavor, giving consumers an insight into his world, his music and his style.




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Red Bull’s seasonal energy drinks available with and without sugar

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.




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Keurig Dr Pepper to acquire energy drink business GHOST

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), Burlington, Mass., and Frisco, Texas, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire GHOST Lifestyle LLC and GHOST Beverages LLC (collectively GHOST). 




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CELSIUS ESSENTIALS

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




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PepsiCo reaches 2025 goal on water-use efficiency in high water-risk areas

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.




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7-Eleven to release limited-edition Gatorade variety

7-Eleven Inc. is bringing the first taste of midnight to stores nationwide with a new limited-edition flavor of Gatorade Thirst Quencher – Midnight Ice.




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Liquid I.V. debuts new brand identity

Liquid I.V. announced its first brand refresh, revealing a modern visual identity and color palette with customer-inspired, benefits-driven packaging and merchandising.