Global cannabis sales for 2022 will reach just more than $35 billion, a jump of approximately 22% compared with 2021 sales of $29 billion, according to BDSA’s most recent five-year rolling market forecast update. BDSA, Louisville, Colo., forecasts global cannabis sales will surpass $61 billion in 2026, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 16%.

Female-founded Luna Bay Booch, Chicago, announced the launch of a new limited-edition 6% ABV Raspberry Rose flavor to celebrate Women’s History Month. To mark the special occasion, Luna Bay Booch will donate a percentage of sales from the exclusive flavor to the Global Fund for Women. 

BeatBox Beverages, Austin, Texas, announced its newest flavor: Juicy Mango. As the eighth flavor of the popular ready-to-drink brand’s lineup, Juicy Mango is bursting with fresh fruit flavor and a blend of sweet and tangy notes, the company says.

Blue Moon Brewing Co., a division of Chicago-based Molson Coors Beverage Co., announced the expansion of Blue Moon LightSky, the brand’s light and flavorful, citrus-forward beer, with its first line extension: LightSky Tropical Wheat, it says. Tropical Wheat is the second innovation in the growing Blue Moon LightSky family following LightSky Citrus Wheat.

Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo announced what it is calling its most ambitious feat yet, by reimagining the cola experience with a massive innovation: Nitro Pepsi. Nitro Pepsi is a nitrogen-infused cola that’s actually softer than a soft drink ― it’s creamy, smooth with a cascade of tiny bubbles topped off by a frothy foam head, the company says. 

The Boston Beer Co., Boston, announced the launch of HARD MTN DEW, a new alcohol beverage featuring four bold flavors, including original MTN DEW, Baja Blast, Black Cherry and Watermelon. With no caffeine, zero added sugar and 100 calories in each serving, HARD MTN DEW features a 5% ABV. 

Spindrift Beverage Co., Newton, Mass., announced its newest flavor: Blood Orange Tangerine. Spindrift is doubling its commitment to real squeezed fruit by featuring not one, but two orange varietals. 

Coca-Cola, a brand of Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co., unveiled its new global innovation platform Coca-Cola Creations, along with its first limited-edition product: Coca-Cola Starlight. Coca-Cola Creations will take the iconic Coca-Cola trademark and lend it to new expressions, driven by collaboration, creativity and cultural connections. Through limited-edition, sequential releases, Coca-Cola Creations will introduce new products and experiences across physical and digital worlds.

Crown Royal, a brand of New York-based Diageo North America, is bringing the flavor to spring and summer celebrations for the next generation of drinkers (21+) with Whisky Lemonade, its newest ready-to-drink cocktail flavor.

Rounding out a season full of generosity, Crown Royal and sportscaster Erin Andrews recognized 56 of the most influential women in sports with a gift of the brand’s newest whisky – Crown Royal Aged 18 Years.