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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

Dr Pepper, a brand of Keurig Dr Pepper, Burlington, Mass., Frisco, Texas, and Austin, Texas, debuted the newest flavor innovation to become part of the brand’s permanent portfolio as Dr Pepper Strawberries & Cream hits shelves nationwide this month. The new carbonated soft drink is the original 23 flavors of Dr Pepper swirled with layers of refreshing strawberry flavor and a smooth, creamy finish. 

Milo’s Tea Co., Bessemer, Ala., announced it will invest more than $130 million initially to build a new manufacturing and distribution facility in Spartanburg County, S.C. In the beginning, this new facility will bring more than 100 jobs to the area. Milo’s expects to break ground by mid-March 2023 and start production of its famous tea and lemonade in fall 2024.

Boston-based Drizly, an Uber company, and Gopuff, Philadelphia, announced a partnership to provide immediate, on-demand delivery of drinks to adults of legal drinking age. This new collaboration brings the full Gopuff Liquor & More assortment of beer, wine and spirits to Drizly’s beverage alcohol eCommerce shop, while also expanding the number of BevMo! and Liquor Barn stores on the platform.