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Claussen, a brand from The Kraft Heinz Co., Chicago and Pittsburgh, is teaming up with Spritz Society, the award winning sparkling wine cocktail company, to create a first-of-its-kind pickle flavored cocktail. 

Tequila Avión is cementing its role within today’s golf traditions with an elevated offering for golf lovers, dads and tequila connoisseurs. Tequila Avión is partnering with professional basketball player Nick Young and former football wide receiver Victor Cruz to show how the perfect pairing accessory and caddie wisdom make for an even greater game, the company says.

Something & Nothing, an award-winning premium drinks brand, announced the launch of three spritzes and three sodas in the U.S. market.

Bacardi announced the U.S. launch of TAILS Cocktails, a new line of expertly crafted, pre-mixed cocktails that bring the high-end bar experience in-home.

Fishers Island Lemonade debuted an elevated new look with a lifestyle aesthetic for each of its canned cocktails and transitioning into paperboard wrap for all four-packs and variety packs. 

This year’s State of the Industry report on the U.S. wine and spirits markets highlights how ready-to-drink cocktails and canned wine have benefited the categories.

Beverage Industry provides an in-depth look into the performances and trends in the alcohol and non-alcohol categories within the last year. The report includes update statistics from Chicago-based Circana as well as industry trends and forecasts into what’s next.

Circle K, a global convenience store chain, announced rolling out a new selection of value-priced wines in the United States, including its exclusive Sunshine Bliss lineup priced under $8 and a premium lineup of six Fine Wines from $10 to $25.

New York-based Betty Buzz, a sparkling beverage brand, announced the launch of Betty Booze, a new line of gourmet low-alcohol, sparkling cocktails. The launch of Betty Booze is part of the company's larger expansion strategy to win new audiences and occasions by challenging conventions of taste in sparkling beverages – and beyond, the company says.

Although lemonades have been a staple in many consumer homes, concerns about its sugar content have beverage-makers reverting to a checkpoint where they are maintaining the goodwill with consumers but altering their formulation strategy.