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New Products Blue Bottle Gets More Precious; Coke Gets Dreamy

ENERGY

Organic Boost has offi cially splashed into the energy drink category. Available in four fl avors – Citrus, Cherry Cola, Wild Berry and Cranberry Lime – the organic energy drink packs 125mg of caffeine per 12 oz. can. Organic Boost’s line of energy drinks will soon be available for purchase exclusively online. For more information, visit drinkorganicboost.com.

In conjunction with its new Mind, Body and Soul FUEL redesign, Angry Angel rolled out three new fl avors: Strawberry Kiwi, Peach Ginger and Popsicle Blast. The packaging redesign was intended to better communicate the beverage’s number one goal of enhancing “the body’s natural functions and systems without using artifi cial ingredients.” For more information, call (704) 360-0808.

ZOA Energy has expanded its line of zero sugar functional beverages with its new limited-edition fl avor, Cherry Limeade. The new release marks the brand’s third fl avor expansion this year, following Tropical Punch and White Peach. For more information, visit zoaenergy.com.

CANNABIS DRINKS

Green Concepts, Inc. announced the launch of its Happy Mellow immune support CBD beverage. Each 20 oz. bottle contains 20mg of CBD and also features Vitamin C, Vitamin B-12 and Vitamin D-3. The three fl avors at launch include Plum Punch, Lemon Lime and Orange Acai. The Happy Mellow drinks are available online for $29.99 per 6-pack. For more information, call (844) 889-2837.

Harmonic Woman CBD has made its debut in the beverage set with two products: Rosé CBD Spirit and Rise. Rise contains 25mg of water-bonded CBD and 2.5mg THC while Rosé contains 25mg of water-bonded CBD and 10mg of THC. For more information, call (503) 828-1766.

SPARKLING

Blueberry Wildfl ower. The drink is crafted with wild blueberries and chamomile “to taste just like a sweet summer day in Yosemite valley,” the brand said in a press release. Twenty percent of all profi ts from the LTO will be donated to the Yosemite Conservancy. For more information, contact hello@aurabora.com.

Jay Shetty and Radhi Devlukia-Shetty launched JOYO, a new line of adaptogenic sparkling teas. Available in fi ve fl avors – Unsweetened Black Tea, Raspberry Black Tea, Black Tea with Lemon, Peach Black Tea and Tropical Green Tea – the tea is made with ayurvedic ingredients and a blend of adaptogens. JOYO’s sparkling teas are available at Erewhon for $3.49 per 12 oz. can. For more information, visit joyotea.com.

DRAM added two new fl avors to its line of herbal sparkling waters: Mushroom Cola and Holy Basil & Lemon. The former contains a blend of four organic adaptogenic mushrooms; cordyceps, chaga, reishi and shiitake while the latter features passionfl ower and holy basil (tulsi). Both drinks are available online for $25 per 12-pack of 12 oz. cans. For more information, visit dramapothecary.com.

COFFEE

Harmless Harvest made its offi cial debut in the coffee and tea category with two new products: Single Origin Coffee with Organic Coconut Water and Yerba Mate with Organic Coconut Water. Both products are available at select Whole Foods Market stores nationwide for $3.99 per 10 oz. bottle. For more information, visit harmlessharvest.com

Better-for-you health and wellness brand Alani Nu launched expanded its portfolio with a new beverage line: Alani Coffee. Available in four varieties – Cappuccino, Vanilla, Maple Donut and Mocha – each 12 oz. bottle delivers 10g of protein. For more information, visit alaninu.com.

ALT DAIRY

Coffee Mate added two more non-dairy options to its lineup of creamers: Plant-Based Almond & Oat French Vanilla and Plant-Based Almond & Oat Caramel. Both plant-based creamers are available in-store for a SRP of $4.29 per 32 oz. bottle. For more information, call 1 (800) 225-2270.

Califia Farms is another brand celebrating the fall season with the launch of Pumpkin Spice Oat Barista. The new offering combines the brand’s signature oat milk with spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. It is designed to be steamed, frothed and added to espresso drinks. For more information, visit califi afarms.com.

CSDs

Coca-Cola unveiled its fi nal Coca-Cola Creations drop of 2022: Coca-Cola Dreamworld. According to a press release, the newest fl avor innovation “adds playfully vibrant fl avor notes that evoke the boundless creativity of the human imagination to the unmistakable taste of Coca-Cola.”. The new soda is available in full sugar and Zero Sugar varieties. For more information, call 1 (800) 438-2653.

RTD Cocktails

Mississippi’s oldest legal distillery, Cathead Distillery, launched a new line of RTD sparkling vodka sodas: Cathead Sparkling Sunsetters. Available in four fl avors – Raspberry, Mango, Ginger Pineapple and Cucumber Mint – each 12 oz. slim can (5% ABV) has just 97 calories. For more information, call (601) 667-3038.

Reed’s splashed into the RTD cocktail category with its Hard Ginger Ale. Available in four varieties – Mango, Pineapple Coconut, Cherry Lime and Watermelon Strawberry – each 12 oz. can contains 5% ABV and 100 calories. The variety 8-pack featuring all four fl avors is available at retailers nationwide. For more information, call 1 (800) 997-3337.

OTR Cocktails added a new, permanent portfolio addition: Espresso Martini. The ready-to-serve drink is made with dark espresso coffee liquor and Effen Vodka, matching “fl avors of bold roasted espresso with dark chocolate tasting notes and vanilla undertones,” according to the brand. For more information, call (312) 871-4991.

SPIRITS

Rye whiskey maker WhistlePig teamed up with Traeger Grills to create its newest product innovation: SmokeStock Wood Fired Whiskey. The limited-edition offering is aged in American Oak No. 3 char barrels and then smoked with Traeger’s Apple BBQ Wood to impart “campfi re smoke and subtle savory notes,” according to WhistlePig’s site. WhistlePig SmokeStock Wood Fired Whiskey (86 proof, 43% ABV) is available online for $72.99 per 750ml bottle. For more information, visit whistlepigwhiskey.com.

Veteran-owned whiskey brand Hotel Tango Distillery launched ‘Shmallow Toasted Marshmallow Bourbon, which pays homage to the classic campfi re treat. According to a press release, the new drink contains nostalgic fl avor notes of caramelized sugar and smoke. ‘Shmallow (60 Proof, 30% ABV) is available online and at select retailers nationwide for $24.99 per 750ml bottle. For more information, visit hoteltangodistillery.com.

The Balvenie unveiled the latest addition to its Cask Finishes Range: The Balvenie Oak 16-Year-Old. The new offering marks the latest permanent addition to the range since the debut of Caribbean Cask 14-YearOld in 2013. The Balvenie Oak 16-Year-Old (47.6% ABV) is a single malt fi nished in casks that previously housed Pineau wine from the French Charentes vineyards, according to the brand. The whiskey is available at retailers nationwide for a SRP of $174.99 per 750ml bottle. For more information, visit thebalvenie.com.

POWDERS

Sneak Energy is adding some zest with its new Breakfast Orange Bundle. The bundle includes a 400 gram jar of Breakfast Orange energy powder, a plastic shaker and SneakO’s cereal. The new cereal features mixed fruit and honey fl avors. Sneak Energy Breakfast Orange Bundle is available exclusively online for $49.95. For more information, visit sneakenergy.com.

Energy and supplement brand GHOST launched GHOST Gamer and GHOST BCAA in Sour Patch Kids Pineapple fl avor. The former boasts 150mg of caffeine per two scoop serving while the latter delivers 7 grams of vegan fermented 2:1:1 BCAAs. For more information, visit ghostlifestyle.com.