Staff Beverage Industry

Sprite is partnering with Joe Freshgoods, a designer and creative director from Chicago, to launch an exclusive capsule collection that honors the message of its Obey Your Thirst campaign, which the brand reintroduced this spring. The collection includes limited-edition designed cans, as well as an array of wearable merch.

Premier specialty coffee retailer Reborn Coffee Inc., Brea, Calif., announced its readiness to mass produce its newly designed 4th Wave Cold Brew line, with production scheduled to begin in early Q1 2025 in the United States, Malaysia and Korea. 

Schlafly Beer, St. Louis, announced the return of Christmas Ale (8% ABV), a nostalgic holiday celebratory beer that is making its return to the craft brewery’s portfolio after a seven-year hiatus. 

Maker’s Mark announced a collaboration with two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, NBA All-Star and Miami Heat starting center Bam Adebayo to launch his custom blend Bam & Marilyn’s 1 of 1. 

Chicago-based Circana released its new Circana Compass insights. The insights provide an update on the performance of the global food and beverage industry, as well as an outlook for the year ahead.

Athletic Brewing Co., Milford, Conn., announced the second installment in its series of limited-edition brews with Netflix.

Consumers can quite literally match the boldness of their favorite cold brew and prove that the cold weather won’t stop them from enjoying it, the company says. 

Salisbury, N.C.-based Cheerwine announced the return of Cheerwine Holiday Punch. In a twist on tradition, Cheerwine also has partnered with NoDa Brewing Co. to introduce Cheerwine Holiday Ale to the market.

Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey, a brand of Pernod Ricard USA, New York, announced a partnership with rapper Yung Gravy to “Skrew the usual” holiday traditions. For a limited time, Skrewball and Yung Gravy are releasing a limited-edition Skrewball Baster Set, “because nothing screams holiday tradition more than mom’s turkey baster.”

The kit is designed to be as spirited and bold as Carpenter herself, the companies say, with everything consumers need to craft a show-stopping cocktail in the comfort of their homes.