Direct-to-consumer platform brings hemp-derived beverage line to 17 states
October 6, 2021
Truss CBD USA, a joint venture by Molson Coors Beverage Co., Chicago, and HEXO USA Inc., a subsidiary of Canada-based HEXO Corp., announced the expansion of Veryvell, a line of hemp-derived CBD and adaptogen beverages.
5-hour ENERGY, a brand of Living Essentials, Farmington Hills, Mich., is kicking the football season off by giving fans the opportunity to win the ultimate football experience: fans enter their product receipts for a chance to win $10,000.
Event marks 1st in-person gathering for association members since pandemic’s onset
October 5, 2021
The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) kicked off its 84th Annual Convention and Trade Show at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Held annually, the convention brings beer distributors together from across the country to discuss the future of the industry. This year’s event marks the first time NBWA members will be able to assemble in person since the onset of the pandemic.
Energy drink will be available in Berry, Grape and Watermelon
October 4, 2021
Farmington Hills, Mich.-based Living Essentials LLC, the makers of 5-hour ENERGY shots, announces the launch of a new carbonated energy beverage in a 16-ounce can.
New bottled water developed in partnership with Canopy Growth
October 4, 2021
Pittsford, N.Y.-based Karma Culture LLC announced the launch of Karma CBD Water. This is the first CBD beverage to launch under the Karma wellness and probiotic waters beverage portfolio and has been developed in partnership with Smith Falls, Ontario-based Canopy Growth Corp., a world-leading diversified cannabis and hemp company.
Golfers, bottled water brand working to restore world's oceans, reduce plastic pollution
October 4, 2021
ZenWTR Alkaline Water, Los Angeles, announced that professional golfers Phil Mickelson and Bryson DeChambeau have joined its roster of athlete investors. The two are supporting the brand's mission to help restore the world's oceans and reduce the amount of plastic polluting coastal environments, specifically through ZenWTR's quest to rescue 50 million pounds of ocean-bound plastic by 2025.
PepsiCo, NFL also join together to support magnet high school
October 1, 2021
Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo, the NFL and Roc Nation officially announced the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show lineup: Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar. The trailblazing musicians will take the stage at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., on Feb. 13, 2022, airing on NBC and Telemundo and streaming live on Peacock.
Truly LA slated to open in 2022 in downtown Los Angeles
October 1, 2021
Truly’s new seltzer taproom will offer drinkers and culture seekers innovative flavors that push traditional seltzer boundaries, as well as a menu of light bites. Truly LA, also will feature live entertainment from up-and-coming musicians, comedians and artists, the company says.
In celebration of National Drink Beer Day, Budweiser, a brand of Anheuser-Busch, St. Louis, is looking for fans, no matter their gender, to serve as the King of Bud and win $50,000.
Talent partners to serve as C4 Energy Flavor Expert Ambassadors
September 29, 2021
C4 Energy, a brand of Nutrabolt, Austin, Texas, announced an innovative partnership with Mars Wrigley to launch four new STARBURST candy-inspired flavors: Strawberry, Cherry, Orange and Lemon.