Limited-edition energy drink to hit shelves this summer
July 11, 2023
Louisville, K.Y.-based Alani Nu, a “better-for-you” health and wellness brand founded by entrepreneur and influencer Katy Hearn, announced its partnership with entrepreneur and celebrity Kim Kardashian. The collaboration, Alani by Kim K, features an exclusive, limited-edition energy drink called "Kimade," which offers a refreshing twist on a classic flavor, Strawberry Lemonade.
In partnership with Zero-G, Truly brings ‘weightless’ drinking pop-up experience
July 10, 2023
Truly Hard Seltzer, a brand of Boston-based The Boston Beer Co., announced the launch of the first-ever Zero-G drinking experience with the Truly Zero Gravity Bar. Built inside a specialized Boeing-727 "G-Force One," operated by Zero-G and serving a variety of Truly Hard Seltzers, on board, passengers can drink Truly, while walking across the ceiling, soaring through space, and seeing their Truly cans float before their eyes, it says.
NuZee secures global licensing deal with Stone Brewing to launch full line of coffee products
July 7, 2023
Richardson, Texas-based NuZee Inc., a leading coffee co-packing and technology company, announced entering into a five-year global licensing agreement with Stone Brewing, Escondido, Calif. Under the exclusive agreement, NuZee intends to co-manufacture and distribute Stone Brewing specialty coffee products nationwide through a vast network of natural grocery, traditional grocery, and convenience store channels, as well as office coffee and hotel brokers and distributors.
HELL A.I. set to launch in more than 60 countries worldwide starting this summer
July 6, 2023
HELL ENERGY, Budapest, Hungary, unveiled its first energy drink entirely powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Every aspect of the energy drink has been crafted by advanced AI systems from the design, recipe, tasting and taste evaluation, predictive intelligence, security measures and marketing elements, the company says.
New cocktail lineup made with real ingredients, nothing artificial
June 29, 2023
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.
As part of the Armada, Mich.-based craft cidery’s 10th anniversary celebrations, Blake’s Hard Cider (BHC) released two new cider flavors. Earlier this month, BHC unveiled Original and Jam Session. The two ciders will be available year-round in BHC’s 29-plus state footprint.
Winners to receive beach getaways inspired by new flavors
June 28, 2023
Chicago-based Tampico Beverages and COOP Beverage Works, the wholly owned subsidiary of Oklahoma City-based craft brewery COOP Ale Works, announced its TAMPICO Hard Punch Fiesta of Flavor Sweepstakes. The luxurious beach giveaway will grant two winners the grand prize of a trip for two to a tropical destination, the companies say.
Drink Well. Do Good. report addresses environment, supply chain, health and well-being and people and communities
June 23, 2023
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP), Burlington, Mass., and Frisco, Texas, unveiled its 2022 Drink Well. Do Good. Corporate Responsibility Report. The Drink Well. Do Good. report covers a range of environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics and showcases key 2022 progress toward fulfilling commitments across four foundational pillars: Environment, Supply Chain, Health & Well-Being, and People & Communities.
Business solutions include corporate bartending services, keg deliveries sets
June 22, 2023
Boston-based Drizly, an Uber Company, introduced an expanded suite of business-focused offerings and an elevated Corporate Concierge service from Drizly for Business. Designed to help businesses save time, stay on budget, and leverage expert recommendations, Drizly for Business supports all corporate alcohol delivery occasions, including events, gifting and office restocking, whether it be for employees, clients or customers, it notes.
Brown-Forman Corp., Louisville, Ky., reached an agreement to sell its Finlandia vodka brand to Coca-Cola HBC AG for $220 million, subject to the customary closing process. The purchase is expected to close in the second half of the 2023 calendar year.