Albertsons Companies Inc., Boise, Idaho, announced the launch of Bee Lightly, the newest addition to the company’s Own Brands wine portfolio, distinguished by its unique flat bottle design crafted from 100% recycled PET (rPET). 

Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co. will discontinue production of Spiced, a permanent flavor that was introduced in February of this year.

SONIC Drive-In, Atlanta, is casting a spell on taste buds nationwide this Halloween season with the launch of its Witch’s Brew Slush Float. 

Anheuser-Busch, St. Louis, announced the introduction of Michelob ULTRA Zero, a new alcohol-free brew. With only 29 calories, it is an alcohol-free beer that is brewed to remove alcohol with a 0% alcohol by volume.

PLMA and industry veteran and expert, Alison Crowe will present “Wine & Spirits: Uncorking Success in This Emerging Category” on Sept. 26 online.

Findings showed that home remains the most popular place for coffee consumption.

The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, and Bacardi Ltd., Hamilton, Bermuda, announced an agreement to debut BACARDÍ rum and Coca-Cola as a ready-to-drink (RTD) pre-mixed cocktail.

Ahead of National Hard Seltzer Day on Sept. 20, here are a few new products shaking things up in the seltzer category.

New York-based Spritz Society, the award-winning spritzer brand founded by media influencers and entrepreneurs Ben Soffer, Claudia Oshry, Jackie Oshry, Zach Weinreb and Jake Lewin launched a new flavor, Lemon Iced Tea, in collaboration with “Southern Charm” reality star and founder of Sewing Down South, Craig Conover. 

Gatorade, a brand of PepsiCo Inc., Purchase, N.Y., announced the launch of Gatorade Hydration Booster, a new electrolyte drink mix designed to be an all-day hydration hero, it says.