The new illy Cold Brew Cappuccino and Latte Macchiato varieties combine milk with illy’s signature blend of nine single-origin coffees for a smooth rich taste, with no added preservatives, colors or flavors.

Conagen, a Massachusetts-based biotech firm, has commercialized an expansive portfolio of natural sweetness enhancers for taste modification in sugar reduction solutions for food and beverages. The enhancers are made with precision fermentation, a technology that has led to the innovation of an extensive platform of phenolic antioxidants.

Licuados are a classic Mexican beverage, serving as a quick nutritious breakfast at home or more commonly on the run where people stop for one at juice and licuado stands. Licuados are blended like smoothies but not as thick.

Javo is widely recognized for its unique extraction capabilities that facilitate the delivery of exceptional cold brew coffee solutions to industry leading consumer brands, manufacturers, and restaurants.

FlavorSum launched in April 2020 as a solutions provider for growing food and beverage companies. The platform unifies the former businesses of National Flavors, GSB Flavor Creators, Bonnie & Don Flavours, and Whittle and Mutch.

Jack Daniel’s & Coca-Cola RTD, inspired by the classic bar cocktail, will be made with Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey and Coca-Cola. The beverage will be available in markets around the world, with initial launch planned for Mexico in late 2022.

Florida Food Products (FFP), a leader in clean label food and beverage ingredient solutions, celebrated the official opening of a new Innovation Center and lab at its headquarters in Eustis, Fla. The facility encompasses several specialized areas including a microbiology lab, dry products preparation room, culinary kitchen, sample lab and a customer demo space.  

Functional soda brand OLIPOP announced a partnership with Illumination and Universal Pictures to create a limited-edition Banana Cream flavor, timed to the global theatrical release of the new Illumination film, Minions: The Rise of Gru. 

The new Passion Fruit flavor is a tropical burst of fruit flavors, while the Summer Berry is a bright, flavorful and aromatic blend of “true-to-fruit” berry, according to the company.

The new beverage is packed with added functional benefits to restore energy and combat fatigue.