Amsterdam, Netherlands-based Heineken launched its first, brand new, virtual beer: Heineken Silver. The Heineken virtual beer launched exclusively in its virtual brewery within the immersive digital platform, Decentraland.

Jones Soda Co., Seattle, announced its entry into the cannabis-infused beverage and edibles business with the release of the first products from a new division operating under the Mary Jones brand. The launch portfolio of 16 different SKUs includes single and multi-dose infused sodas as well as syrup and gummies offered in four of the most popular Jones Soda flavors.

White Claw Hard Seltzer, Chicago, launched White Claw Surf, a full flavor offering from the brand, meticulously crafted with a collision of flavors.

Breakthru Beverage Group, New York, and Provi, Chicago, announced a three-year extension of their original partnership agreement. 

Coffee consumption has soared to a two-decade high as Americans brew up new post-COVID routines, according to exclusive consumer polling released by the National Coffee Association (NCA). The polling found that 66% of Americans now drink coffee each day, more than any other beverage including tap water and up by nearly 14% since January 2021, the largest increase since NCA began tracking data, it says.

Waterloo Sparkling Water, Austin, Texas, announced two new flavors with the launch of its Cherry Limeade and Blackberry Lemonade sparkling waters.

Shopper intelligence leader Catalina, St. Petersburg, Fla., has tapped into its Buyer Intelligence Platform to determine how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has impacted alcohol beverage purchases at grocery stores across the country for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and how they are likely to fare in 2022.

Athletic Brewing Co., Stamford, Conn., announced the release of Athletic Lite, a light non-alcohol beer.

Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo announced it suspended operations of its brands in Russia. 

Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co. announced that it is suspending its business in Russia.