Red Bull Energy Drink, a brand of Santa Monica, Calif.-based Red Bull North America, kicked off 2025 by unveiling the all-new Red Bull Zero in the United States. Featuring monk fruit extract, other sweeteners and zero sugar, this is the latest addition to the Red Bull lineup.
Torrance, Calif.-based Health-Ade, makers of bubbly beverages with gut health benefits, unveiled its new beverage brand: SunSip by Health-Ade, a prebiotic soda that supports gut health.
In June, Swoon brought Barbiecore to the beverage aisle with the limited-edition release of Barbie x Swoon Pink Lemonade. That partnership led to the zero-sugar brand experiencing its highest monthly volume sales.
With more consumers seeking reduced-sugar or sugar-free drinks, experts note that beverage-makers are turning to sweeteners such as stevia, erythritol, monk fruit and allulose to deliver products without sacrificing on taste.
A true influencer for today’s beverage formulations is sweeteners as more consumers are looking at sugar content and sources when making purchasing decisions.