Limited release Suped Up contains 5 grams of protein in each serving
February 27, 2023
Athletic Brewing Co., Milford, Conn., has teamed up with Austin, Texas-based Super Coffee on the world’s first pre-workout brew. Called Suped Up, the new non-alcohol beer was inspired by the power of positive energy and the grind of endless grit, the company says. Brewed with high-quality coffee and spent brewer’s grains, Suped Up is a rich, extra dark brew that is full-bodied and contains 5 grams of protein.
The American Beverage Association (ABA), Washington, D.C., announced that Kevin Keane will serve as interim president and CEO effective immediately. Keane will succeed Katherine Lugar, who recently announced she will return to the hotel industry as executive vice president of global corporate affairs at Hilton.
Company to create new bottle production line in Jacksonville, Fla.
February 22, 2023
Danone North America, Broomfield, Colo., announced it will invest as much as $65 million during the next two years to create a new bottle production line in Jacksonville, Fla. The investment will support Danone North America’s long-term growth strategy and will deliver key benefits across the U.S. business, including advancing operational excellence, enabling flexibility in bottle design, accelerating the company's sustainability goals, and driving cost efficiencies, it notes.
QR code serves as a portal to the Coca Cola Creations Hub, featuring a host of cinematic experiences
February 21, 2023
In collaboration with Grammy-award winning artist Rosalía, The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, announced the launch of its newest Coke Creation: Coca Cola Move, bringing to life the transformational power of music. Coca Cola Move features a striking packaging design embracing the contrasts of the artist’s persona — from vibrant pink inspired by her playful and creative personality to minimalistic black representing her bold elegance, the company says.
Private brand sales hit a new record last year, jumping 11.3% to a whopping $228.6 billion in all outlets in the U.S. for the 52 weeks ending Jan. 1, 2023, versus the prior year, according to PLMA.
Fans can unlock prizes through augmented reality egg hunt experience
February 15, 2023
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.
The distilled spirits sector remained resilient in 2022 despite a challenging external environment, achieving record market share and sales driven by continued consumer interest in premium spirits and the ongoing recovery of the hospitality industry, the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) reported at its annual economic briefing for media and analysts.
AI tool is powered by technology from ChatGPT creator OpenAI
February 13, 2023
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.
New campaign features tips from the world-renowned sex therapist
February 8, 2023
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.”
The Clearly Food & Beverage Co. Ltd., Richmond Hill, Ontario, producer of the Clearly Canadian line of premium flavored sparkling waters, announced that it has shipped more than 50 million bottles of its all-natural sparkling water beverages since its large-scale commercial production reintroduction in 2017.