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Fanta, Warner Bros. unveil partnership ahead of new Beetlejuice movie

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. 




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Coca-Cola, OREO become “besties” with limited-edition releases

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. 




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Pepsi, Kelly Rowland kick off Local Eats Better With Pepsi program

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.




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Pepsi, Meghan Thee Stallion kick off NFL season with new campaign

Pepsi, Purchase N.Y., unveiled its Gladiator-themed campaign titled “Make Your Gameday Epic.” As a longtime NFL sponsor, Pepsi is celebrating the start of the 2024 NFL season and the anticipated theatrical release of Paramount Pictures’ “Gladiator II,” with a short-film that will electrify game days for cola-lovers and NFL fans alike.




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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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Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry

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




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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Coffee mate unveils Bagel & Cream Cheese Creamer giveaway

Nestlé’s Coffee mate is pushing flavor boundaries once again, giving coffee-obsessed fans the sweet chance to enjoy the classic break time snack— bagels and cream cheese — ahead of National Coffee Day (Sept. 29). 




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Death Wish Pumpkin Chai Coffee

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




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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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Cambio Roasters unveils aluminum coffee pods for Keurig Brewers

Cambio Roasters launched aluminum coffee pods for its 100% organic coffeeCambio Roasters will offer its new aluminum pods in more than 1,000 retailers nationwide as well as through their official website and Amazon.




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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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Chameleon’s Girl Scout S’mores Cookie Inspired Cold-Brew Latte

Chameleon Organic Coffee announced the expansion of its Girl Scout Cookie Inspired Cold-Brew Latte lineup with the launch of Girl Scout S’mores.




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L.A. Libations gives new meaning to brand building

L.A. Libations’ Co-Founder and CEO Danny Stepper details that relationships are the foundation on which the beverage incubator, creator and accelerator company is built on.




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C4 leans into world of sports to fuel consumers

With consumers’ ever-changing energy drink needs and wants, Nutrabolt and its C4 brand have resonated with shoppers thanks to its diverse portfolio. To build upon this, the company is embracing its nimble, innovative mindset for its Active Nutrition business.




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Red Bull marks Oracle Red Bull Racing anniversary with special can

Red Bull is commemorating the 20th anniversary of Oracle Red Bull Racing with the introduction of two initiatives: the exclusive Special Edition 2024 Red Bull Racing Can and the Red Bull All Terrain digital game.




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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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Red Bull Summer Edition Curuba Elderflower

Red Bull is celebrating the season with the introduction of its newest flavor: Red Bull Summer Edition Curuba Elderflower. 




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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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CELSIUS Sparkling Watermelon Lemonade, Sparkling Kiwi Strawberry

Celsius Holdings Inc. announced two new refreshing flavors inspired by summertime: CELSIUS Sparkling Watermelon Lemonade and CELSIUS Sparkling Kiwi Strawberry.




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Red Bull Sugarfree Watermelon and Strawberry Apricot

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




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Yerbaé Peachy Mimosa Twist and Raspberry Sorbet

Yerbaé Brands Corp., a plant-based energy beverage company, announced the launch of two additions to its zero-calorie, zero-sugar energy lineup: Peachy Mimosa Twist and Raspberry Sorbet.




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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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POSSIBLE Whole Food Electrolyte

POSSIBLE, a leader in innovative health solutions, announced the release of its newest product: Whole Food Electrolyte powder. 




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ROAR Cherry Limeade Plus Powder and Blackberry Lemonade

ROAR Organic unveiled its newest offerings: Cherry Limeade Plus Powder and Blackberry Lemonade, ROAR’s latest flavor addition to its ready-to-drink beverage line. 




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DripDrop Zero Sugar Peach, Watermelon

DripDrop announced the launch of three new offerings for its Zero Sugar lineup: Zero Sugar Peach, Zero Sugar Watermelon, and a four-flavor Zero Sugar Variety Pack.




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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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C4 unveils reformulation and We Hit Harder brand campaign

Austin, Texas-based Nutrabolt, owner of C4, is shaking up the active nutrition landscape as it announced the rebrand of its C4 pre-workout powders, including new, innovative formulations; an updated look and feel of the product; and the We Hit Harder brand equity platform. 




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BIOLYTE powder packs

BIOLYTE announced the launch of its first-ever powder packets.