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This year’s State of the Industry report on dairy drinks and alternatives notes the impact inflation has had on the categories, as well as the rise of plant-based options.

Consumer trends in health and wellness have benefited plant waters, particularly coconut water as shoppers look to cut back on sugar, experts note. 

Carnation Breakfast Essentials announced the launch of two new nutritional drink flavors inspired by some of the most popular Girl Scout Cookies: Girl Scout Thin Mints and Girl Scout Coconut Caramel Flavored Nutritional Drinks.

Health-Ade, the creators of bubbly beverages that support a happy and healthy gut, announced the return of its popular seasonal kombucha flavor: Guava Dragon Fruit.

BeatBox Beverages launched its Hard Tea flavor nationwide. As the alcohol tea space grows BeatBox brings its take with its Hard Tea showcasing the key features that make BeatBox a consumer favorite: 11.1% alcohol by volume (ABV), non-carbonated, resealable and recyclable packaging, and low sugar.

Just in time for summer, Splenda and its parent company Heartland Food Products Group, is expanding into the drink mix category with the introduction of Splenda Peel & Pour Zero Calorie Drink Mix. 

Ritual Zero Proof announced the launch of its newest addition to join its non-alcohol lineup: Aperitif Alternative.

Seattle-based The Pathfinder Hemp and Root, the fermented and distilled non-alcoholic amaro, announced a strategic investment from Stoli Group, New York.

Constellation Brands Inc., Victor, N.Y., has acquired a minority stake in TÖST, a flavor-forward and alcohol-free sparkling beverage brand. The investment was made through Constellation’s venture capital group, which aims to collaborate with people and brands driving innovation and transforming the future of the industry together.

FUL, a female founded, science-backed food company, introduced its first product: FULwater, created with its nutrient-rich, spirulina ingredient, but without a strong algae taste, it says.