Mooala Brands launched its self-titled line of plant-based creamers in three varieties: Vanilla Bean, Banana Nut and Oats ‘n’ Crème. 

ITO EN (North America) Inc., New York, announced that its Oi Ocha ready-to-drink (RTD) green tea brand, soon will be available in Walmart stores nationwide. Slated for placement in October, the company will launch two unsweetened flavors in the store: Oi Ocha green tea, Japan’s top selling brand, and Jasmine Green Tea, a popular green tea infused with jasmine flowers.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Los Angeles, has partnered with Warner Bros. Consumer Products to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the TV series “Friends.” To commemorate the milestone, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf collaborated with Warner Bros. to create special-edition Central Perk Coffee and Central Perk Tea products, named after the show's legendary coffee shop. The Friends-inspired coffee products now are available for purchase online and will be available in retail stores starting July 31 through the end of summer.

Beverage Industry provides an in-depth look into the performances and trends in the alcohol and non-alcohol categories within the last year.

Purpose Purple Teas launched three new flavors in its Hint of Sweet line including Watermelon Mint, Grapefruit Lime and Sea Salt; as well as two new flavors in its Simply Purple line including Blood Orange and Coconut Lime. 

“We believe that the zero-landfill packaging option is an important competitive advantage as we pivot our business model toward co-packing and private-labeling single serve, pour over coffee for regional and global brands.”

Elev8 Hemp launched its self-titled line of CBD Infused Iced Coffee.