Hard seltzers hit more than $4 billion in sales in 2020 and totaled about $1.52 billion in sales at c-stores specifically for the 52-week period ending Jan. 23, 2021 — up 214% year over year, according to Nielsen. I grabbed a few different seltzers from my local c-store to try. Let us know: What’s your […]
Beverages & Cold Vault
Leinenkugel Lagers
Leinenkugel plans to debut two new lagers: a collaboration beer made with German brewing pioneer Hofbräu München and a new winter seasonal, Chocolate Dunkel. Collaboration Lager Using four types of hops — Mt. Hood, Centennial, Steiner Experimental Hop and Mosaic — Collaboration Lager blends an American trend with imported German malt. It checks in at […]
Aloe Vera Drinks
Goya is releasing a new product in the world of plant-based beverages. The Goya Aloe Vera Drinks are ideal to enjoy on their own or as an ingredient to create a variety of flavorful drinks. Along with the original flavor, Aloe Vera Drinks also come in pineapple, mango and coconut. The suggested retail price for […]
Recyclable, Paper-Based Yogurt Packaging
Chobani announced that it’s launching a paper cup. Chobani’s new product innovations — oatmilk, cold brew coffee and coffee creamers — already come in paper-based packaging that is recyclable. After two years of development, it has now moved oat yogurt into a paper-based cup. Chobani’s paper cup is 80% paperboard, made from responsibly sourced and […]
Low-Sugar, Low-Sulfite Wine
FitVine Wine specializes in flavors that have less sugar in an entire bottle than most wines do in a glass. But it’s also full-flavor and full ABV. FitVine Wines are low in sulfites, and the lower number can help with headaches, according to some. No flavor additives are used in FitVine Wines. Additionally, FitVine Wine […]
Herbal Sparkling Water
Aura Bora is an herbal sparkling water made with herbs, fruits and flowers. Its collection includes five varieties: lemongrass coconut, basil berry, cactus rose, peppermint watermelon and lavender cucumber. The water has real herbal extracts, zero calories, zero sugars, zero sodium and is highly aromatic. Each plant-based variety is made with non-GMO ingredients. The water […]
Modern Take on Mead
Comb & Hive is a crisp wine made with wildflower honey and real sugar fermented to harmonious perfection with orange blossom flower and a hint of fizz. Comb & Hive takes a renewed approach to wine by turning honey and sugar into a refreshing, easy-to-drink sparkling wine. This latest innovation from Heineken USA will be […]
Hard Mountain Dew With Zero Sugar
The Boston Beer Co. and PepsiCo announced plans to enter a business collaboration to produce HARD MTN DEW alcoholic beverage. HARD MTN DEW comes in bold flavors and distinctive branding, all with an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5%. This new flavored malt beverage (FMB) will be marketed to adults of legal age. As part […]
Antioxidant-Infused Fruit Cups
Del Monte Foods announced a new snacking innovation, Del Monte Fruit Infusions. This new line of products, launching nationwide this summer, incorporates delicious fruit chunks infused with antioxidants. Del Monte Fruit Infusions come in four flavors, each with a full serving of fruit and unique ingredients to support different nutritional needs, like healthy digestion, hydration, […]
Reed’s and Virgil’s Introduce Resealable Bottles
Reed’s Inc., maker of handcrafted, all-natural beverages, launched its first-ever resealable format in the company’s 30+ year history this past Spring. Now available in proprietary 20-ounce resealable bottles, beverages from Reed’s, and Virgil’s, the company’s line of handcrafted, all-natural sodas, bring healthier alternatives to consumers’ on-the-go. Reed’s REAL Ginger Ale Original is crafted with real […]
Chili Mango Ready-to-Drink Cocktail
BuzzBallz/Southern Champion has added a new cocktail to its ready-to-drink line: BuzzBallz Cocktails Chili Mango. The cocktail tastes like mango with a hint of jalapeño to give it spice without being too hot. BuzzBallz Cocktails’ core flavors include Tequila ‘Rita, Choc Tease and Horchata. The cocktail pairs well with citrus, as well as savory and […]