Coffee consumption has soared to a two-decade high as Americans brew up new post-COVID routines, according to exclusive consumer polling released by the National Coffee Association (NCA). The polling found that 66% of Americans now drink coffee each day, more than any other beverage including tap water and up by nearly 14% since January 2021, the largest increase since NCA began tracking data, it says.

Waterloo Sparkling Water, Austin, Texas, announced two new flavors with the launch of its Cherry Limeade and Blackberry Lemonade sparkling waters.

Shopper intelligence leader Catalina, St. Petersburg, Fla., has tapped into its Buyer Intelligence Platform to determine how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has impacted alcohol beverage purchases at grocery stores across the country for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and how they are likely to fare in 2022.

Athletic Brewing Co., Stamford, Conn., announced the release of Athletic Lite, a light non-alcohol beer.

Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo announced it suspended operations of its brands in Russia. 

Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co. announced that it is suspending its business in Russia.

The McBride Sisters SHE CAN Fund announced its support of women in the food and wine industries as the prime focus of its Professional Development Fund in 2022. The SHE CAN Fund also reveals the results of its Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Initiative and Academic Scholarship Program in partnership with Southern University, which awarded $50,000 to Southern University's Agricultural Research and Extension Center and College of Agricultural Family and Consumer Sciences (SU Ag).

ZOA has expanded is healthy energy drink portfolio with a pre-workout supplement: ZOA+. Launching exclusively with GNC, ZOA+ reimagines the traditional powder-based pre-workout options with its zero sugar, 12-ounce ready-to-drink supplement packed with 200 mg of natural caffeine, while maintaining a fruit-forward flavor profile, the company says.

Stoli Group, Luxembourg, announced a major rebrand and the end of the use of the Stolichnaya name. 

Uncle Matt’s Organic, Clermont, Fla., is excited to announce the launch of Matt50 Orange Juice Beverage. Matt50 contains half the sugar and calories as regular orange juice and is boosted with 100% daily value of vitamin C, plus prebiotics and probiotics for gut health and immune support.