Genius utilizes the entire coconut in its ready-to-drink smoothies by blending the coconut water and meat together. It sources and bottles in Thailand before shipping and distributing in the US. Alex Bayer had the idea to bring something beyond coconut water to
Suntory PepsiCo Beverage (Thailand) Company Limited (SPBT) has pioneered entry intoentered the Thai ‘Water Plus’ market, first launched in Japan, with the launch of its new goodmood water range. SPBT is a joint venture in Thailand between Japanese beverage firm Suntory Beverage
Coca-Cola Amatil will use 100% sustainable sugar in its entire Australian non-alcoholic drinks range, and has yet more sustainable initiatives up its sleeve. The company will only use sugar from growers that have been independently certified in terms of sustainable production, under
Búho Soda is Mexico’s first all-natural, low-sugar soft drink made using locally-sourced ingredients, according to its manufacturer – and inspiration came from the country’s booming craft beer movement, the start-up founder says. The founder and CEO of Queretaro-based start-up Mima Sodas, Roman Gaa, originally
Radnor Hills has partnered with RPC bpi protect to launch its bottled water in X-EnviroShrink film which contains up to 51% recycled content and a minimum of 31% PCR (Post Consumer Recycled plastic). The announcement follows plans by Radnor Hills to introduce
Coca-Cola is launching its first new Coca-Cola trademark flavor innovations in a decade in the US this month: with Orange Vanilla Coke and Orange Vanilla Coke Zero Sugar. The two new flavors will hit shelves on February 25th. Orange Vanilla Coke was
Design agency Cowan London has unveiled a fresh brand identity and packaging design for Billson’s new range of small-batch sodas – part of a bigger project to rejuvenate the Australian drinks maker. Illustrations of locally sourced fruits are set against bright pearlised
The Coca-Cola Company has completed its purchase of Nigerian juice and dairy company Chi, three years after buying an initial 40% stake. Headquartered in Lagos, Chi produces juice and iced tea under its Chivita brand, value-added dairy products under the Hollandia brand,
Four entrepreneurs have launched Liquid Death to ‘completely obliterate bottled water marketing clichés by taking the world’s healthiest beverage and making it just as funny as unhealthy brands across the energy drinks, soda, and beer sector’. The company was founded by advertising
The Coca-Coca Company has launched two new Diet Coke flavours as it looks to continue the growth momentum from its 2018 turnaround of the brand. Diet Coke blueberry acai and Diet Coke strawberry guava were selected from a shortlist of 20 options
Emblazoned on a beverage delivery truck or in-store, the iconic Coca-Cola logo, originally invented by bookkeeper Frank Robinson in 1886, has evolved into one of the most recognizable symbols in the world. Today, The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, offers much more than carbonated
Detoxwater, an aloe-infused water brand, has entered over 4,000 CVS stores nationwide as part of the retailer’s ‘Better Inside & Out’ in-store health program, placing the functional water alongside other premium beverages such as sparkling waters and alkaline waters, according to founder
British soft drinks brand Dalston’s has launched Soda Lights in a move to appeal to younger consumers looking for alcohol-free alternatives. Made with no added sugar or sweeteners and under 20 calories a can, two flavours are available: real squeezed elderflower and
UK retailer Iceland claims that over 300,000 plastic bottles have been recycled through reverse vending machines located at its stores since it launched a reverse vending trial last year. Iceland became the first UK supermarket to install reverse vending machines in its
Dry Soda will expand its Dry Zero Sugar range with the launch of a ruby citrus flavour, containing only five ingredients. Lightly sweetened with organic stevia leaf extract, the beverage joins the Dry Zero Sugar line which consists of four other variants:
When Flow Alkaline Spring Water was looking to launch its next big idea in bottled water – a functional water infused with CBD (cannabidiol) and other botanical ingredients – it went to directly to the source: its four million US customers that
With the US poised to sign a farm bill that will legalize hemp production, and Canada’s recent legalization of recreational marijuana, North America is on the brink of a CBD revolution. Food, beverage and ingredients companies are all looking to get in
PepsiCo’s Mountain Dew brand has launched Mtn Dew Amp Game Fuel in the US: a line of drinks designed by video gamers and optimized for ‘an enhanced gaming experience’ with features such as a no-slip grip, resealable lid, and ingredients for alertness.
Nearly nine months since launching its new sparkling water portfolio across its six regional spring water brands, Nestlé Waters North America has roughly doubled its household penetration compared to the same time last year. Nestlé Waters North America has a consumer reach
With retail sales of protein expected to reach $21.5 billion globally by 2025, manufacturers are incorporating the ingredient in everything from the standard shakes, bars and smoothies to the unexpected, such as, pancakes, chips and now with the launch of Fizzique even
Milk Specialties Global is helping to forge a new category for protein with a form of whey protein that can function in clear, carbonated beverages. Protein can be associated with a variety of mouthfeel attributes. Creamy on the good side; chalky on
KHS expects to see increased uptake of its FreshSafePET technology as German and European packaging and recycling laws evolve. The PET bottle is lined with glass: and is easier to recycle compared to commonly used composite materials. In January 2019 a new
Artificial sweeteners in Latin America will continue to grow in the coming years, driven by consumer desire for low-calorie products and lucrative growth in Brazil’s beverage segment, according to Fact.MR. In 2017, Latin America’s artificial sweetener market pulled in $174.4m, making it
By using a blend of CBD and adaptogenic herbs in its sparkling water recipe, Recess hopes to carve out a spot in the growing crowd of CBD-infused beverages that it predicts will be ‘bigger than energy drinks’ in the next 10 years.
The company Protein2o makes protein waters using whey protein isolate that have been formulated to get rid of chalky residue and, as Horrow described it, “unnecessary floaties.” The result is a transluscent drink, each bottle serving up electrolytes and around 10g to
Smaller can sizes, less packaging material and eco-friendly manufacturing practices are all trends to watch in the beverage industry. BeverageDaily was at Pack Expo last week to find out what’s hot and what’s not in the industry this year. The Association for
Filigrade says it is carrying out final tests of watermarks on plastic bottles in Q1, 2019 and has partnered with a French company, which will build the first watermark bottle processing machine. Speaking at the recent AIPIA (Active & Intelligent, Packaging Industry
Atlanta-based Synape announced that the start-up has raised $1 million in funding, with investors including beverage industry executives, medical professionals, convenience retail executives, and other private investors in the CPG space. The drink, which has a supplements facts panel and contains botanical
