Trends indicate that no alcohol is trending not just in “Dry January” but throughout the year. As a result, beverage manufacturers are stocking shelves with plenty of non-alcohol beer, wine and spirits.
In time for the fall and holiday season, Owl’s Brew of Double Brew LLC launched its new, ready-to-drink (RTD) canned, Boozy Tea flavor: Spiced Chai & Cranberry.
Consumers 21 years and up can celebrate with flavored malt beverage for next 21 years
October 8, 2021
Smirnoff ICE, a brand of New York-based Diageo North America, is celebrating its 21st birthday by teaming up with actor and host Mario Lopez to give one winner Smirnoff ICE for the next 21 years.
Nordic-inspired sparkling refresher available in November in 2 varieties
September 8, 2021
The Boston Beer Co., Boston, announced the launch of Bevy Long Drink, a new, refreshing beverage inspired by the national cocktail of Finland, the Long Drink. Bevy Long Drink will hit shelves in early November in two flavors: Sparkling Citrus Refresher and Sparkling Berry Refresher.
How and where consumers are purchasing their alcohol continues to shift, with eCommerce continuing to drive sales. Although hard seltzers have been king of the beverage industry the past three years, ready-to-drink canned cocktails now are outpacing the category.
Flavored malt beverage innovation to hit shelves in early 2022
August 10, 2021
Boston-based The Boston Beer Co. and PepsiCo, Purchase, N.Y., announced plans to enter a business collaboration to produce HARD MTN DEW alcoholic beverage. The partnership unites Boston Beer's world-class innovation and expertise in alcohol beverages with one of PepsiCo's most iconic and beloved brands.
Hard seltzers are sizzling hot in the beverage marketplace, now comprising 7% of total beverage alcohol. Brands that want to succeed will need to entice consumers with flavor and formulation innovation and convenient RTD packaging.
For those who have ever wondered who Mike of Mike’s Hard Lemonade Co. is, the company recently launched a “History of Mike’s” campaign featuring cinematic ads.
The booming category of ready-to-drink (RTD) canned cocktails is giving brands a delicious recipe for summer success. Drizly notes that spirits-based cocktails have grown over 1,000%.