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Juicy Juice Lower Sugar Products

New varieties include Berry Lemonade and Watermelon

May 6, 2021

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Juicy Juice released two new juice beverages to have on-hand for summer activities, trips and everything in between.

Guayakí Yerba Mate Beverage Company Names New CEO

Stefan Kozak, former Red Bull North America CEO, added to team in order to further drive company's growth and sustainable operations

April 30, 2021

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Guayakí, a maker of yerba mate beverages, announced that Stefan Kozak will be its new CEO, taking over for one of the company's founders Chris Mann, who will move to its board of directors. Kozak is the former CEO of Red Bull North America. Under his leadership, it grew to become the second-largest non-alcoholic beverage brand in the United States.

buzzbox Debuts Innovative New Production Facility, Enterprising Executive Team

buzzbox cocktails are fresh and natural with no chemicals or preservatives

April 30, 2021

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buzzbox, maker of single-serve, handcrafted cocktails in eco-friendly boxes, onboarded a state-of-the-art production facility and a dynamic, new management team.

Dry Non-Alcoholic Ready-To-Drink Botanical Bitters & Soda

New zero-proof craft cocktail line combines botanicals, herbs and citrus for a fresh option

April 28, 2021

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DRY Soda Co. debuted a ready-to-drink, zero-proof craft cocktail: Botanical Bitters & Soda. Available in three distinct flavors – Aromatic, Bright/Herbal and Sweet/Spicy – the beverages deliver flavor complexity and depth without the alcohol, all inspired by the ritual of craft mixology.

waterdrop, a European eCommerce Brand, Enters the US Market

The company’s stateside expansion is fueled by consistent 400% YoY growth since launching in 2017

April 27, 2021

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waterdrop®, a consumer packaged goods brand in Europe, made its debut in the United States through its eCommerce site (waterdrop.com) and a soon-to-open retail flagship in Miami.

White Claw Hard Seltzer Surge, New Variety Pack

White Claw Hard Seltzer Surge contains an ABV of 8%, and comes in a 16oz can

April 26, 2021

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White Claw® launched two innovations in time for summer: White Claw® Hard Seltzer Variety Pack Flavor Collection No.3 with three new flavors and White Claw® Hard Seltzer Surge, a stronger wave of refreshment with 8% alcohol.

Dr Pepper Zero Sugar

New zero sugar varieties include Original, Cherry and Cream Soda

April 21, 2021

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Dr Pepper launched Dr Pepper Zero Sugar, which celebrates a blend of its signature 23 flavors in a zero sugar soda that delivers all the flavor consumers deserve. It is available now nationwide in Original, Cherry and Cream Soda flavors.

High Brew Coffee Sweet Cream Nitro Variety

The latest extension was created based on consumer feedback and interest

April 14, 2021

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High Brew Coffee®, an Austin-based maker of natural canned cold brew coffee, expanded its ready-to-drink line in the nitrogenated (nitro) cold brew category with the launch of its Sweet Cream Nitro Cold Brew variety.

High-Powered Ingredients

New “Ingredients by Imbibe” unit offers proven solutions in stevia, sensory appeal

April 8, 2021

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Imbibe introduces “Ingredients by Imbibe,” a new platform that offers the company’s high performing ingredients to external R&D teams. Imbibe’s ingredient portfolio includes The Senses™, a suite of taste solutions that address common product attribute complaints through flavor modulation, masking and mouthfeel optimization; and Pre/Sense™ Stevia.

Ocean Spray Appoints New Leadership

Monisha Dabek joined the company as chief commercial officer, USA, and Sarah Evans will take on the role of chief human resources officer

April 6, 2021

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Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., the agricultural cooperative owned by more than 700 farmer families, announced it has named two new officers to its senior leadership team. Monisha Dabek has joined Ocean Spray as the company’s new chief commercial officer, USA, and Sarah Evans has joined as the new chief human resources officer.

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The Beverage Spectrum

The beverage category routinely generates a mountain of innovative new products. 2017 has been no exception. From plant-based beverages to kombucha to flavored beers, the beverage category is overflowing with cutting edge product development. Here is a snapshot of product innovations from the beverage category in 2017.

Posted: October 3, 2017

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10/27/20 to 10/27/21

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Prepared Foods' 18th Annual Spirit of Innovation Awards

ON DEMAND: This year, Prepared Foods and partner Tastepoint by IFF are creating an entirely new event, a two-hour Spirit of Innovation Awards Program and Integrated Innovation Experience honoring nine food and beverage companies for their excellence in consumer insights, R&D teamwork, cross-functional execution and overall innovation.

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4/21/21 to 4/21/22

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Great Science Will Fuel the Next Blockbuster Functional Beverage Products

ON DEMAND: This webinar will focus on a series of ingredients that can be used – today – in functional beverages that deliver hot benefits like cognitive support, joint health, muscle gain, recovery, weight loss and more.

In this webinar, we will cover how you can utilize small scale extrusion to rapidly create a unique high moisture meat analog product through changing extrusion conditions and blending different types of protein.