Independent evaluator Keybridge LLC released its annual report on progress toward a nationwide goal, set by the beverage industry and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, to reduce the calories and sugar Americans get from beverages. The report noted that 2019 saw the largest single-year reduction in calorie consumption and the third consecutive year of declines since the launch of the initiative.

The popular Wine Lovers' Advent Calendar is returning nationwide for its third year, after selling out within weeks both years prior. Available from Direct Wines Inc., South Norwalk, Conn., the Wine Lovers’ Advent Calendar contains 24 187-ml bottles of wine.

To celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day, MTN DEW, a brand of Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo, announced it is supporting Heartland conservation and outdoor nonprofits with $100,000 in MTN DEW Outdoor Grants.

The Evan Williams Bourbon family, a brand family within Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Ky., announced its Evan Williams Black, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond and Evan Williams Flavors will receive a new signature bottle with updated label designs.

Peace Tea, a brand of Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co., is encouraging its fan base to “Speak Your Peace” in the upcoming election through a partnership with Vote.org.

The family of Donald M. Kendall announced his passing. The former PepsiCo executive passed away Sept. 19 at the age of 99 of natural causes.

Founders Brewing Co., Grand Rapids, Mich., announced that KBS Maple Mackinac Fudge will be the second variant to come from the brewery’s KBS brand. By amplifying the rich chocolate notes of KBS using Mackinac Fudge coffee, then adding maple syrup and aging it in oak bourbon barrels, Founders created a new take on the craft brewer’s barrel-aged classic, it says.

RumChata, a brand of Agave Loco, Vernon Hills, Ill., is bringing the taste of peppermint bark to store shelves this holiday season.

D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc., Pottsville, Pa., and Molson Coors Beverage Co., Chicago, have launched a long-term brewing partnership, which will bring Yuengling's beer to millions more people outside of its East Coast footprint. This partnership will allow the distribution of Yuengling beers to expand further west for the first time in history.

New York-based WW International Inc. announced the launch of its new ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee, which now is available online at the WW Shop and in WW Studios in mid-October.