In the beverage market, developers are turning to emerging processing methods to stand out from competitors. One of those recent trends has been the proliferation of cold-brew processing for ready-to-drink (RTD) tea and coffee.
Beverage brand to transition to 100% recycled, recyclable plastic bottles
February 26, 2020
REBBL, Emeryville, Calif., announced a transition to 100 percent recycled and recyclable plastic bottles. The plant-based beverage brand’s new Green Packaging Initiative applies to all of its 12-ounce drinks.
As research and information about health and wellness has become more widely available in the digital age, consumers are being more proactive and purposeful with their food and beverage choices.
10 startups will receive $20K in grant funding, 6-month mentorship program
February 6, 2020
PepsiCo, Purchase, N.Y., announced the 10 emerging food and beverage brands that will join its second annual North America Greenhouse program. Each of the participating startups will receive $20,000 in grant funding and participate in a six-month business program designed to accelerate their growth through personalized mentorship.
Plant-based portfolio features oat milk, almond milk and pea protein
January 7, 2020
Broomfield, Colo.-based Silk, a brand of Danone North America, is adding a DHA omega-3 plant-based beverage line to its nutrition platform. Joining its Silk Protein beverage portfolio, the new DHA Omega-3 pea, oat and almond milk beverage is just in time for a healthy start to 2020, the company says.
Proteau announces the release of its non-alcoholic botanical aperitif, Ludlow Red, which has the same level of culinary intrigue as a beverage with alcohol, except without the alcohol, the company says.