In the beverage market, functionality has become the figurative propulsion system driving new product development. Product claims such as hydration, immune support and digestive health are just some of the functions influencing new beverages.
Genki Forest released Genki Forest sparkling water in a 330-ml can in the U.S. market. With zero calories and zero sugar, Genki Forest delivers sweet, full-bodied and exotic flavors, the company says.
During the pandemic, consumers looking to save money turned to private-label products. With nearly 50% of market share, refrigerated private-label dairy products had dollar sales of $7.3 billion, slightly less than the $7.9 billion notched for national brands.
Partnership includes superstar’s limited-edition LIFEWTR labels
November 5, 2021
Premium bottled water brand LIFEWTR and global superstar Doja Cat are joining forces to help super fans across the country take a quantum leap into the world of “Planet Her.”
Sparkling water brand debuts Apple Cider, brings back Cranberry Frost flavor
October 28, 2021
This holiday season, with the launch of two seasonal flavors, Preston, Wash.-based Talking Rain Beverage Co., the maker of Sparkling Ice, is spreading holiday cheer through its new initiative: Cheers to Giving.
Hubs aim to accelerate company's digital capabilities
October 26, 2021
PepsiCo Inc., Purchase, N.Y., announced the establishment of the company's first two Digital Hubs in North America and Europe, with plans to expand to more locations in the future. These hubs, located in Dallas and Barcelona, Spain, are expected to create more than 500 new, high-caliber data and digital jobs during the next three years, bringing additional opportunity to the regions. By creating state-of-the-art spaces designed for real-time collaboration, the talent and capabilities housed in these Digital Hubs will drive PepsiCo's digitalization agenda and create a strong, global digital delivery network, the company says.
Keybridge found that calories for each person have decreased 10% since 2014
October 18, 2021
The latest evaluation of a public commitment by America’s beverage companies and brokered by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation to reduce the sugar people get from beverages shows that consumption of full-calorie beverages declined in 2020 as consumers shifted toward low- and zero-sugar beverages for the fourth consecutive year.
For each #ZenPose, ZenWTR will donate to ocean conservation charities
October 11, 2021
ZenWTR, Los Angeles, celebrated International Coastal Cleanup Day with the launch of its #ZenPose social media campaign. The social media campaign encourages consumers to take to Instagram or TikTok and share a photo, GIF, Reel or video striking a yoga pose with ZenWTR and using the hashtag #ZenPose.