Acquisition strengthens company’s leadership position in juice, refrigerated beverage categories
August 1, 2022
Bolthouse Farms, Bakersfield, Calif., has closed its acquisition of Evolution Fresh from Starbucks, Seattle. The acquisition includes the brand, business, and employees supporting Evolution Fresh. By uniting the two powerhouse brands, Bolthouse Farms looks to further accelerate the company’s leadership within the premium juice and refrigerated beverage categories in retail, it says.
Monk fruit concentrate helps brand reduce sugar by average of 40%
July 28, 2022
Capri Sun, a brand of Kraft Heinz Co., Chicago, announced the roll-out of its original juice drink pouches with an average of 40% less sugar than the current product. Each single serving now will have on average, 8 grams of total sugars and 5 gram of added sugars. All flavors will hit retailer shelves this August in new packaging highlighting the reduction.
With summer in full swing, Tropicana released two new island-inspired innovations: Tropicana Premium Drinks Peachy Pineapple Paradise and Tropicana Premium Drinks Piña Colada.
Naked Juice, a brand of Tropicana Brands Group, announced the launch of its new product: Naked Antioxidants Mighty Berry, an excellent source of antioxidants to support immune function, it says.
This year’s State of the Industry report on juice and juice drinks notes that the category sees increasing competition from emerging beverage categories and as such is looking to reimagine itself.
Vita Coco announced the launch of its new flavored coconut water: Vita Coco Coconut Juice, the brand’s first juice offering. A blend of coconut water and a burst of tropical flavor, Vita Coco Coconut Juice is available in two flavors ― Original with Pulp, and Mango ― and is gluten-free and non-GMO.
Given today’s inflationary climate, experts note that consumers are more likely to reach for flavor profiles they know they will enjoy, as such, Lemonade, the longtime star of summertime beverage consumption, is leveraging its appeal to help other beverages shine.
With a mission to take sugar out of society, Swoon, the zero-sugar beverage company, believes that healthy living starts by consumers replacing their favorite sugary drinks — without sacrificing sweetness.
Cheribundi, Portland, Ore., announced the launch of two new tart cherry-based products to their extensive recovery portfolio: Immunity and Sleep Concentrates. These premium products feature tart cherries carefully blended through Cheribundi’s proprietary juice extraction process. The grab-and-go concentrates contain new ingredients for maximum recovery: ginger and vitamin C in Immunity and melatonin and magnesium in Sleep.