MTN DEW GAME FUEL, the brand developed by and designed for gamers, announced the launch of a new flavor created in partnership with video game streaming personality Jack "CouRage" Dunlop. The brand's new collaboration with the popular streamer coincides with the launch of a limited-edition flavor that's perfect for summer: MTN DEW GAME FUEL CouRageous Sherbet, it says.

Constellation Brands Inc., Victor, N.Y., has acquired a minority stake in Dos Hombres, an artisanal and handcrafted mezcal brand created by “Breaking Bad” co-stars Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston. The investment was made through Constellation’s venture capital group, and Dos Hombres remains independently owned and will continue to manage, market and produce its award-winning mezcals. 

Uncle Matt's Organic, Clermont, Fla., launched its Ultimate Shots line and the entrance into this new category. Crafted with a multitude of functional ingredients and powerful probiotics, Uncle Matt's Organic Ultimate Shots aim to aid specific functions such as immune support, digestion and energy.

Chicago-based Information Resources Inc. (IRI) announced the release of its 2020 New Product Pacesetters, the 26th annual report revealing the top new product launches across food and beverage and non-food sectors.

NV Group, one of India’s largest and most successful distillers and brewers, announced the establishment of NV Group USA and the appointment of Mike Ginley as president of the new venture. 

This summer, Lipton Iced Tea, through the Pepsi Lipton Partnership at PepsiCo, Purchase, N.Y., is helping Americans take a moment to stop chugging and start sipping with the launch of Lipton Sunshine Pools. 

Through Constellation Brands Ventures’ Focus on Minority Founders initiative and commitment to invest $100 million in African American/Black, Latinx and minority-owned businesses by 2030, Constellation, Victor, N.Y., announced that it has acquired a minority stake in Sapere Aude Sparkling Wine.

This summer, MTN DEW, a brand of PepsiCo, Purchase, N.Y., answers pleas from consumers everywhere with a surge of tropical Baja tastes, including two new flavors and a chance at daily rewards and a grand prize giveaway, keeping the party going, all summer long.

SodaStream, a brand of PepsiCo, Purchase, N.Y., released its 2021 campaign in support of Pride month. The brand has teamed up with Emmy-nominated actress and prominent trans advocate Laverne Cox in a animated film entitled, “Rainbow Story.”

Cured Leaves Tea Co., Baltimore, launched its online tea company to offer top-quality loose-leaf teas carefully cultivated and ethically sourced from the heart of Africa and mindfully blended for the ultimate tea drinking experience, it says.