Boulder, Colo.-based BDSA announced an update of its cannabis market forecast, a five-year rolling global forecast by country, state, province, channel and category. Cannabis sales for 2021 will near $31 billion, an increase of 41% more than 2020 sales. Further, BDSA forecasts global cannabis sales to grow from $30.6 billion in 2021 to $62.1 billion in 2026, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 15%.

Following the successful launch of BACARDÍ Spiced Rum in September 2020, BACARDÍ Spiced is toasting to the change of the season with the debut of two new campaigns. 

Tennis champion and entrepreneur Venus Williams in partnership with beverage innovator Dyla Brands, New York, announced the launch of her newest product under the Happy Viking umbrella: Happy Viking Superfood Complete Plant Nutrition.

Codigo 1530, Amatitán, Mexico, released a special edition double barrel Rosa-Reposado with country music legend and active partner George Strait. 

Molson Coors Beverage Co., Chicago, announces Topo Chico Hard Seltzer will officially expand product distribution nationwide starting January 2022. Building on its launch footprint of nine states and seven metro areas, Topo Chico Hard Seltzer will extend its lineup of exotic flavors to consumers in all 50 states.

Renowned American actress and singer Chrissy Metz, announced the launch of The Joyful Heart Wine Co., Santa Margarita, Calif. In collaboration with award-winning winemaker Nicole Walsh, the new wine collection presents: Joyful Heart Red Blend, Joyful Heart White Blend and Limited Reserve Red Blend. 

Pepsi, a brand of Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo, launched Pepsi Trash Talk, an interactive sustainability platform aimed at teaching consumers the ins and outs of recycling, with the help of an all-star lineup of trash talking NFL athletes. A series of mini public service announcements (PSAs) feature pro players in all their competitive glory ― taking the trash talk from the field to the recycling bin.

7-Eleven, Irving, Texas, announced its fall lineup of pumpkin-flavored coffee drinks. The Pumpkin Spice Latte obsession became a cultural phenomenon that is celebrated earlier and earlier each year and recently, has become something most would consider cheugy.

To kick off Oktoberfest festivities, Snyder's of Hanover and Captain Lawrence Brewing Co. reunited to blend the iconic flavor of Snyder's of Hanover slow-baked traditional German style pretzels with Captain Lawrence's craft beers to create SnyderBier, the first-ever Snyder's of Hanover pretzel beer collection. Consumers can visit SnyderBier.com to purchase a 16-ounce, four-pack of the two unique flavors, Märzen and Frücht, while supplies last.

Sokol Blosser Winery, Dundee Hills, Ore., is adding to its line box wines with two new 1.5-liter boxes of Evolution Chardonnay and Evolution Big Time Red.