British philosopher Alan Watts once said, “The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it and join the dance.” As the American retail landscape continues to change, it seems as though mass merchandiser chains are joining this “dance.”

With Oct. 19 being the final presidential debate of this election cycle, many might be looking forward to the closing of this election. However, the readers of Beverage Industry still remain active when voting for their favorite new products.

Muscle Milk, a brand of CytoSport Inc., launched Coffee House Protein Shakes, a ready-to-drink line that combines high-quality protein and caffeine, the company says. 

Premier Nutrition Corp. announced the October launch of PowerBar Clean Whey Protein Drinks to its portfolio. 

Whenever consumers make Jell-O, thicken gravy or add corn starch to a pie filling, they knowingly or unknowingly are using hydrocolloids to thicken their products and give them a desired consistency. As health-and-wellness trends impact new product development, beverage formulators increasingly are using these ingredients to give consumers the clean label, nutrient-enriched beverages they seek, experts say.

Campbell Soup Co.’s Bolthouse Farms brand extended its 1915 line of ultra-premium beverages with the launch of 1915 Protein beverages. 

Bolthouse Farms, a brand of Campbell Soup Co., now offers new Protein PLUS shakes