The new labels attempt to convey a spirit of resilience that has emerged during the coronavirus crisis
June 18, 2020
Jones Soda Co., a premium craft soda maker known for its unconventional flavors and user-submitted label artwork, is turning its bottles into messages of optimism during the COVID-19 pandemic with limited-edition “Messages of Hope” cream soda labels featuring inspirational images created by consumers.
Pineapple Orange is the first new Faygo flavor to make its way back onto shelves since Arctic Sun had its comeback nationwide in 2017
June 3, 2020
Faygo announced the return of popular flavor Pineapple Orange, which hasn’t been available in the Midwest for 15 years. The announcement is marked by a new campaign that aims to deliver the message of positivity and togetherness.
New categories and genuine novelty flood retail shelves
January 27, 2020
Over the past 10 to 20 years, the ripples of change in the global soft drinks market have threatened to become tidal waves, with new categories emerging constantly and genuine novelty flooding the shelves.
Debuting in the US in April 2020, Pepsi's newest innovation blends cola and coffee to give consumers an unexpected caffeine kick
December 13, 2019
Pepsi Café is not the brand's first time launching in the cola and coffee space. Pepsi was one of the first beverage brands to enter the category in 1996 with the launch of Pepsi Kona.
The Coca-Cola Company introduced several new innovations at the 2019 National Association of Convenience Stores Show
October 10, 2019
“Variety and choice are increasingly important to shoppers, and nowhere is that truer than in the convenience retail channel,” said James Ford, vp of Category strategic advisory, Coca-Cola North America.
The term “clear labeling” (which Innova Market Insights coined for its 2015 Top Ten Trends listing) has now fully entered industry parlance. It’s used in several marketing campaigns and each day, manufacturers continuing voicing their commitment to clean label platforms.
Foodservice operators have a lot of opportunity to appeal to various need states by offering beverages that are healthier, create a unique experience, reduce environmental impact, or incorporate all three for the "holy grail" of menu options.