On Dec. 19, the FDA released the final rule on the use of “healthy” on food labels. Certain tea products now can display the “healthy” claim on packaging, provided they contain less than 5 calories in each 12-ounce ounce serving, the New York-based Tea Council of the USA Inc. shares.
Popmenu released findings from an anonymous, nationwide survey ahead of the holiday season, which found that many consumers in the United States would opt for water and other non-alcohol beverages when out at restaurants over the holidays.
Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc., Lakeville-Middleborough, Mass., in partnership with Dyla Brands, New York, unveiled a new way to enjoy juice drinks with the introduction of Ocean Spray powdered drink mixes.
In the coming year, DRINKS’ Justin Dean anticipates that many retailers and brands will realize they can easily sell alcohol online and a plethora of new players will enter the space.
As more consumers seek beverages that support a healthy lifestyle, experts highlight how functional beverage trends are impacting contract manufacturing.
This holiday season, Dunkin’ added festive cheer to its boozy, ready-to-drink Spiked Iced Coffee lineup with the limited-edition Dunkin’ Spiked Peppermint Mocha Iced Latte.
Schlafly Beer released its new winter variety pack: Hello Darkness. The 12-pack sampler offers three different styles of dark beers to enjoy in the colder months: Black IPA, Dark Mild, and Doppelbock.