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Limited-edition, seasonal beverages create excitement for brands

Mintel estimates $3 billion increase from 2015 to 2017 for LTOs

September 15, 2016

As the saying goes, “the sky’s the limit.” When it comes to the beverage market and introducing new products, that saying certainly holds true. However, beverage-makers aren’t just expanding their year-round portfolios to capitalize on their limitless potential, but also are taking a much more “limited” approach.

Apothic Wines introduces small-batch red blend

Apothic Inferno is aged in white oak whiskey barrels

September 15, 2016

By combining years of wine-making knowledge and expertise with innovative techniques inspired by whiskey-making, Modesto, Calif.-based Apothic Wines is appealing to wine and whiskey fans alike with its new, small-batch, limited-release red blend: Apothic Inferno.

Heaven Hill releases limited-edition bourbon

Parker’s Heritage Collection bottle to benefit ALS research, patient care

August 29, 2016

Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Ky., announced the 2016 limited-edition release of Parker’s Heritage Collection: a 24-year-old, bottled-in-bond bourbon.

Lime-A-Rita launches limited-edition fall/winter flavor

Cherry-Ahh-Rita available nationwide through March 6

August 24, 2016

St. Louis-based Anheuser Busch’s Lime-A-Rita brand launched Cherry-Ahh-Rita, a limited-edition fall/winter seasonal flavor.

Truly Spiked & Sparkling, Jones Soda Co. launch variety packs

Beverage brands launch new packaging sizes, formats

August 15, 2016

Craft brewery Alpine Beer Co. introduced its fan-favorite Willy Vanilly Ale to consumers nationwide in 12-ounce glass bottles. A vanilla-spiced American wheat ale, Willy Vanilly previously was a draft-only offering exclusively served in the Alpine Beer Co. tasting room and restaurant in San Diego.

Jones Soda Co. launches variety pack

Limited-edition pack exclusively available at Sam’s Club

August 15, 2016

Jones Soda Co. released a Birthday Party-themed variety pack featuring its limited-edition Birthday Cake flavor. To celebrate Jones Soda’s 20th birthday, the limited-edition flavor was part of a year-long celebration, while the variety pack exclusively is available at Sam’s Club locations in select states, retailing for $9.98.

Bud Light celebrates music festival anniversary

Brand launches limited-edition cans, consumer sweepstakes

Amanda Del Buono

August 15, 2016

Growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, the international music festival Lollapalooza, which makes a stop each year at Grant Park in Chicago, is an event that always has excited locals and drawn tourists from throughout the country.

Heineken, Tumi introduce limited-edition travel pieces

Program available in Miami, New York City and Amsterdam

August 2, 2016

White Plains, N.Y.-based Heineken USA, in partnership with St. Louis-based Tumi, kicked off the seventh year of its #Heineken100 initiative by releasing the first of three travel, business and lifestyle accessories. Heineken is partnering

Beverage companies team up with Major League Baseball to showcase brands

360 Vodka releases commemorative bottle honoring World Series champion Kansas City Royals

Barbara Harfmann

July 15, 2016

As a child, I spent many happy afternoons and evenings watching the Chicago White Sox play at “old” Comiskey Park at 35th and Shields. Typically, our family of six sat in the left-field bleachers, and I vividly remember cheering on Harold Baines, Ron Kittle and the other “good guys in black” while drinking a cold soda and munching on peanuts and hot dogs

Foodservice beverages driven by health and wellness, premium

Fast-casual restaurants driving channel, menu offerings

Amanda Del Buono

July 12, 2016

The majority of consumers do not plan on changing their dining out behaviors this year; on top of that, the entire restaurant industry is projected to grow, Chicago-based Mintel explains in its January report “Dining Out: A 2016 Look Ahead.”