Within the beverage industry, AI is being applied to understand consumer behavior, which is expected to lead to more accurate predictions, experts note.

Rockstar Energy, a brand of Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo, announced that starting this weekend, the brand wants to “Fuel Your Drive” by giving away $50,000 to help summer travelers across the country get cash back at the pump and stay energized to get to their next destination. In addition to the Memorial Day weekend giveaway, to keep consumers fueled up and energized all summer long, Rockstar Energy will reward travelers with up to $5 cash back when they buy two products now through Labor Day, it says.

Just in time for International Dance Day on April 29, Pepsi invites fans of Latin music to meet in the metaverse for the first-ever Muévelo con Pepsi Latin fusion dance master class led by celebrity creative director, choreographer and actor Beau Casper Smart, and featuring some of today’s most popular Latin music genres. 

Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, Shelbyville Tenn., announced its CEO and Founder Fawn Weaver's 2023 CEO tour: Thank You for Your Service. Thank You for Your Support. This year’s CEO Thank You Tour is a heartfelt journey across America, as Weaver will visit military bases nationwide to express her gratitude to one of the brand’s most supportive communities, the company says.

Santa Clarita, Calif.-based Princess Cruises announced Lavazza, Turin, Italy, now is the line’s Official Coffee Partner. Lavazza offerings will begin rolling out on Princess ships throughout the spring and guests can expect to partake on the brand’s array of hot coffee options and ready-to-drink cans. The two brands also will collaborate on upcoming marketing campaigns, promotions and exclusive events.

Essentia Water announced a new partnership with Emmy-nominated actor and producer Millie Bobby Brown. Brown will be featured in an upcoming installment of Essentia's “Stop for Nothing” campaign series, which highlights how she balances her many roles by taking a moment to hydrate and recenter.

Just in time for spring, Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo, in partnership with Just Born Quality Confections, Bethlehem, Pa., announced its bringing back PEPSI x PEEPS, available now nationwide. Consumers can usher in spring with the one-of-a-kind treat, available for a limited time only, it says.

Snapple, a brand of Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), Burlington, Mass., and Frisco, Texas, announced the launch of the Snapple fAIct Generator — an AI-powered tool that makes it easy to create facts about any topic— celebrating 20-years of Snapple Real Facts, facts found under every Snapple bottle cap.

Starco Brands announced that Whipshots, an innovative vodka-infused whipped cream, has teamed up with veteran sex expert Dr. Ruth Westheimer to release a multi-video creative campaign titled “Shots of Pleasure.”

Rémy Martin, a brand of Rémy Cointreau, Paris, announced that global tennis superstar and cultural icon Serena Williams will star in its first-ever Super Bowl ad for Cognac House, Rémy Martin. This year’s campaign marks Rémy Cointreau’s continued investment in the biggest game of the year for the third year in a row, and the first time on a national scale, the company notes. Super Bowl LVII also marks the first time in history that Rémy Martin is making an appearance at the Super Bowl.