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12 hours ago

I Compared Trader Joe's New Prebiotic Sodas To This Popular Brand (The Winner Was Clear)

Prebiotic sodas were taste-tested against Diet Coke, focusing on sweetness, carbonation, and flavor accuracy.
Silicon Valley food
fromFast Company
1 hour ago

This one shift in Gen Alpha's habits could reshape the entire snack industry

Younger generations are reshaping the snacking industry by prioritizing healthier, cleaner ingredients and smaller portion sizes.
fromBevindustry
1 day ago

Mark Anthony Group of Companies announces plans to acquire The Finnish Long Drink

"Our focus has always been on building and scaling brands that stand out in their category and resonate with consumers," said Phil Rosse, CEO, The Mark Anthony Group of Companies. "Long Drink has already established strong momentum and a clear point of difference in the RTD space, and we see a meaningful opportunity to build on that success by expanding its reach and bringing it to more consumers."
Chicago
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
20 hours ago

Sukari Spirits: Craft, Culture, and a New Blueprint for Emerging Beverage Brands - Food & Beverage Magazine

Sukari Spirits positions itself as an originator and innovator of all-natural, ultra-premium spirits, with a focus on clean formulations and elevated drinking rituals.
Cocktails
fromBevindustry
4 days ago

Truly Hard Seltzer unveils Believe, USA contest

Truly Hard Seltzer is turning that belief into a destination by launching a nationwide search to find one American town that truly believes U.S. Soccer will win - and give it a new name: Believe, USA.
Beer
Wellness
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

The $200 billion functional drink boom is turning into a wellness arms race

The functional beverage market is rapidly growing, driven by consumer demand for wellness-oriented drinks with diverse benefits.
#starbucks
fromTasting Table
6 days ago
Coffee

Review: Starbucks' New Mango Strawberry Refreshers Deliver Sweetness More Than Mango, But That's Okay - Tasting Table

Coffee
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

Review: Starbucks' New Mango Cream Cold Foam Flirts With Fruitiness But Doesn't Commit - Tasting Table

Starbucks launched new mango drinks, including Iced Mango Cream Chai and Iced Mango Cream Matcha, featuring Mango Cream Cold Foam topping.
Coffee
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

Review: Starbucks' New Mango Strawberry Refreshers Deliver Sweetness More Than Mango, But That's Okay - Tasting Table

Starbucks continues to innovate with new Refreshers, introducing three Mango Strawberry flavors in spring 2026.
Coffee
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

Review: Starbucks' New Mango Cream Cold Foam Flirts With Fruitiness But Doesn't Commit - Tasting Table

Starbucks launched new mango drinks, including Iced Mango Cream Chai and Iced Mango Cream Matcha, featuring Mango Cream Cold Foam topping.
Coffee
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

The Starbucks Chai Change That Has Customers Split - Tasting Table

Starbucks has changed its chai sweetening method, using honey instead of simple syrup, leading to mixed customer reactions.
Marketing
fromAdExchanger
6 days ago

Liquid Death Lets Incrementality Decide What Tactics To Kill And What To Keep | AdExchanger

Liquid Death employs edgy marketing strategies while addressing challenges in measuring the effectiveness of its sales campaigns.
#soda
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
23 hours ago

Keep Your Soda Bubbly For Longer With This Effortless Ice Trick - Tasting Table

Rinsing ice before use prevents soda from foaming and keeps it carbonated longer.
SF food
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

7 Underrated Sodas You Should Be Buying At World Market - Tasting Table

World Market offers unique sodas from around the globe, including Guaraná Antarctica and Spezi, that can refresh your beverage choices.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
23 hours ago

Keep Your Soda Bubbly For Longer With This Effortless Ice Trick - Tasting Table

Rinsing ice before use prevents soda from foaming and keeps it carbonated longer.
SF food
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

7 Underrated Sodas You Should Be Buying At World Market - Tasting Table

World Market offers unique sodas from around the globe, including Guaraná Antarctica and Spezi, that can refresh your beverage choices.
Coffee
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

The Popular Soda That Has Only Slightly Less Caffeine Than Mountain Dew - Tasting Table

Dr. Pepper offers a moderate caffeine boost, making it a viable alternative to Mountain Dew for those seeking energy.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

6 Best And 4 Worst New Soda Flavors Of 2026 (So Far) - Tasting Table

R&D in the soda industry drives constant innovation, leading to new flavors and varieties for consumers.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Diageo vs Constellation Brands: One Beverage Giant Breaks as the Other Breaks Out

Diageo's dividend situation has deteriorated sharply, with a rebased interim payout of $0.20 per share and a new policy establishing a minimum annual floor of $0.50, indicating a focus on debt reduction over income.
Business
Wine
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

I can't drink alcohol, but my husband can. It sparked a business idea.

Natalie Chiu founded Saicho, a sparkling tea business, to create inclusive beverage options for those with alcohol intolerance after her own dining experiences.
#walmart
SF food
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

The Great Value Soda That Quietly Disappeared From Walmart Shelves - Tasting Table

Walmart's Great Value Red Tornado soda was a popular alternative to Mountain Dew Code Red but has since been discontinued.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

Why Walmart's Great Value Chai Concentrate Is The Worst On The Market - Tasting Table

Walmart's Great Value Classic Chai Latte Tea Concentrate is overly sweet and lacks authentic chai flavor, making it a poor choice among store-bought options.
Marketing
fromBevindustry
1 week ago

Recasting Our Point of Reference in Beverage

The beverage industry is shifting back to large brands acquiring established players rather than nurturing small, niche brands.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Wall Street Upgrades Celsius Holdings: Costco Fear Overdone and the Franchise Is Still Growing

Celsius Holdings upgraded to Buy by Deutsche Bank, citing oversold conditions despite competition concerns from Costco.
SF food
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

How do you convince Americans to eat fish? Disguise it as meat, of course | Arwa Mahdawi

The US seafood consumption is low, prompting innovative marketing strategies to make fish more appealing to consumers.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

The Kirkland Whisky Costco Shoppers Say Is An Affordable Crown Royal Dupe - Tasting Table

Kirkland's Canadian whisky offers a cost-effective alternative to Crown Royal, appealing to both casual drinkers and enthusiasts.
Beer
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

The Fizzy Aldi Alcohol We'd Skip Every Time - And Customers Agree It's Bad - Tasting Table

Aldi's Vista Bay Hard Seltzer is widely regarded as disappointing and not worth purchasing.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Boston Beer vs Molson Coors: One Bets on Innovation, the Other Is Just Surviving

Boston Beer shows strong growth while Molson Coors struggles with declining revenue and profitability.
Silicon Valley food
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

After backlash, Hershey to bring back classic Reese's recipes | CBC News

Hershey will revert all Reese's products to classic recipes by 2027 after criticism over cheaper ingredients.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

For A Spin On The Classic Root Beer Float, Reach For This Zesty Bubbly Drink - Tasting Table

Ginger beer floats offer a spicy twist on the classic root beer float, enhancing the dessert experience with unique flavors.
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

Forget Celsius: This Aldi Energy Drink Packs A Punch At A Fraction Of The Price - Tasting Table

Aldi's Summit series has been causing waves online since its release. One user compared the taste of the Berry Waves to a blue Jolly Rancher and called it 'really, really tasty.' Some drinks have kind of a nasty aftertaste, but this one tastes really good.
Silicon Valley food
Beer
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

Beer Drinkers Are Shifting Toward This Emerging Style - Tasting Table

Mid-strength beer is gaining popularity as a moderate drinking option among consumers seeking lower alcohol content.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

Review: Fanta's New Sour Cherry Is Giving Swedish Fish Vibes Instead Of Sour Patch Kids, And I'm Not Complaining - Tasting Table

Fanta originated during WWII as an alternative to Coke in Germany and has evolved into a popular beverage brand with diverse flavors.
#minute-maid
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago
Silicon Valley food

You Probably Took This Old-School Ingredient for Granted. But Trust Me, You're Going to Miss It Now That It's Going Away.

Silicon Valley food
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

You Probably Took This Old-School Ingredient for Granted. But Trust Me, You're Going to Miss It Now That It's Going Away.

Minute Maid is discontinuing all frozen juice products after 80 years, marking the end of an iconic pantry staple.
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

This Popular Mexican Soda Had A Coffee Flavor Long Before Coke Or Pepsi - Tasting Table

In the late 1940s, Hill noticed that Mexico's ancient aguas frescas were facing increasing competition from sodas. Working at his dining room table in Mexico City, with his wife and children as his primary tasters, Hill formulated his first product and entered the soda business.
Coffee
Beer
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

Adios A&W. Customers Say This Walmart Soda Beats The Fizzy Brand By A Mile - Tasting Table

Walmart's Great Value Root Beer offers superior taste and creaminess compared to premium brands like A&W and Barq's at a significantly lower price point of approximately $4.75 per 12-pack.
Cocktails
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

How to Order a Well Drink That Tastes Great

Well drinks have improved in quality, offering decent options at affordable prices when prepared with proper technique.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

8 Store-Bought Chai Concentrates Ranked Worst To Best - Tasting Table

Chai latte concentrates vary significantly in quality, with the best balancing traditional spices like ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon against sweetness and creaminess for authentic flavor.
Marketing
fromAdExchanger
1 month ago

How Molson Coors Keeps Creative Effectiveness On Tap | AdExchanger

Molson Coors prioritizes creative effectiveness tied to sales and brand health over awards and buzz, holding teams accountable for revenue impact.
Cocktails
fromBevindustry
3 weeks ago

Molson Coors acquires Atomic Brands, Monaco Cocktails

Molson Coors acquires Atomic Brands to scale the Monaco Cocktails RTD brand through enhanced marketing and distribution.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ontario, Nova Scotia sign deal to allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales | CBC News

Ontario and Nova Scotia have agreed to let their residents buy alcohol directly from the other's province, part of the premiers' ongoing work to bolster interprovincial trade. Producers of beer, wine and spirits can start applying Tuesday to the province's liquor corporation for authorizations to do the direct-to-consumer sales, a process the premiers say will only take a matter of days.
Canada news
Beer
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Upgrade Budget Beer With A Splash Of This Soda - Tasting Table

Adding Sprite to budget beer improves taste by introducing citrus flavor, carbonation, and sweetness that mask flatness and bitterness while creating a balanced, refreshing beverage.
NYC parents
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Today's Atlantic Trivia: Crack Open a Krating Daeng

The widely cited learning retention rule claiming 10% retention from reading and 90% from doing lacks scientific backing and misrepresents Edgar Dale's cone of learning theory.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Review: Burger King's New Frozen Strawberries & Cream Drink Brings A Surprising Zestiness To The Classic Flavor Combo - Tasting Table

Burger King's new Frozen Strawberries & Cream drink combines Frozen Fanta Strawberry with vanilla cold foam and strawberry shortcake crumbles for a nostalgic, modern take on the classic strawberries-and-cream flavor.
Coffee
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

I Tried All Milo's Iced Tea Flavors And Ranked Them - Tasting Table

Milo's Tea Co., a family-owned zero-waste manufacturer since 1946, produces quality iced tea and lemonade without preservatives or artificial colors, with taste quality varying by sweetness preference.
Cocktails
fromBusiness Matters
4 weeks ago

What Goes Into a Craft Soda on London Menus

Craft soda in London requires precise balancing of carbonation, acids, botanicals, and sweetness to meet professional bar standards and consumer expectations.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Slice's Absolute Best Soda Flavor Manages To Perfect A Classic - Tasting Table

Slice root beer soda successfully combines nostalgic appeal with health-conscious ingredients, ranking as the brand's best flavor and earning widespread consumer praise.
Coffee
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Coffee Mate Is Testing A New Frozen Creamer And I Was Among The First To Try It - Tasting Table

Nestlé's Coffee Mate launches Cool Crème, a frozen creamer product available in cookies & crème crumble and vanilla caramel swirl flavors, designed to be added to coffee like ice cream.
fromBevindustry
1 month ago

Simply Spiked unveils Simply Spiked Bolder

Simply Spiked Bolder takes everything our fans love and turns it up. As tastes continue to shift, we're evolving with them - offering bold, fruit-forward flavors across a range of ABVs, while delivering the same easy-to-enjoy experience fans expect from Simply Spiked.
Cocktails
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The new cola wars are upon us-but this time it's the battle of AI

Anthropic's Super Bowl ads attacked OpenAI's ChatGPT ad model, sparking controversy and fueling an industry-wide ad battle over trust and AI branding.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Quebec latest province to take shot at Ontario premier's upcoming Crown Royal whisky ban | CBC News

Ontario plans to ban Crown Royal whisky made in Amherstburg after Diageo closed its local bottling plant, prompting interprovincial objections.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Ontario alcohol producers 'bet on ourselves' as U.S. booze ban nears 1-year mark | CBC News

Ontario removed U.S. alcohol from LCBO shelves and redirected customers to Canadian producers until U.S. tariffs are lifted.
Cocktails
fromElite Traveler
1 month ago

What's the Best Sparkling Water for Cocktails? Experts Reveal Their Picks

Sparkling water style significantly impacts drink character through carbonation level, mineral content, bubble size, and aroma delivery, making water selection crucial for cocktail and beverage creation.
#coca-cola
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Craft beer in Canada is losing its fizz, as sales dry up and more breweries go bust | CBC News

In 2014, Leon opened his brewery's first location inside a tiny warehouse space in the city's north-east. It was good timing. All over North America, millennials were going crazy for craft beer, and in Alberta, the government had recently changed rules to help microbreweries get their product to market. "There was a huge thirst in Alberta for craft beer," said Leon, who recalls getting emails about new breweries opening nearly every week. "It was a pretty wild time."
Canada news
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Review: Sparkling Ice's Life Savers Flavors Don't Quite Hit That Nostalgic Candy Spot - Tasting Table

Kaleidoscopic seems a fitting word to describe the assemblage of drinks curated by Sparkling Ice. The brand has some serious range. Each vibrant flavor of sparkling water is denoted by its trademarked fruit-caught-in-an-ice-cube imagery, spanning from obligatory classics like fruit punch and lemonade to more creative combos like grape raspberry and ginger lime. It makes for a colorful grocery store display and happy customers who can always find a flavor that suits their taste buds.
Food & drink
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Tim Hortons Boosts Restaurant Brands Growth but Investors Are Not Impressed

The company posted adjusted diluted EPS of $0.96, matching consensus estimates. Revenue reached $2.47 billion, beating the $2.44 billion estimate by 1.2% and representing 7.4% year-over-year growth. Adjusted operating income climbed 16.5% to $674 million, while reported operating income declined 2.2% to $621 million. Net income from continuing operations increased 5.8% to $274 million, though higher tax expenses tempered bottom-line gains.
Business
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

So long, frozen juice from concentrate. The once-popular canned drink leaves shelves this year | CBC News

Minute Maid is discontinuing its line of frozen juices as consumer demand declines and tastes change, and it may have been the only company still selling the concentrated products into the Canadian market. The brand's frozen canned orange juice, lemonade, Fruitopia fruit punch and Five Alive juice blend will be discontinued by April, a spokesperson for parent company Coca-Cola confirmed to CBC News.
Canada news
Beer
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

It Was Once Maligned as a Secret Ploy to Seduce Teens Iinto Vice. But It's Won the Culture War, and There's No Going Back.

O'Doul's, once America's leading nonalcoholic beer, has declined as modern low- and no-alcohol options proliferate, suggesting sobriety in America functions largely as a fad.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

This Vintage Soda Holds Up Impressively Well As A Zero-Sugar Cola - Tasting Table

RC Cola Zero Sugar closely resembles its non-diet flavor with caramel-vanilla-spice notes, avoids cloying sweetener taste, and maintains a vocal cult following ahead of a 2026 comeback.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Sales of Ontario wines have 'skyrocketed' since LCBO pulled U.S. booze from stores: officials | CBC News

Sales of Ontario-grown grape wines and local craft alcohol surged after the LCBO stopped selling U.S. products, with VQA sales rising about 79%.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Every Slice Soda Flavor, Ranked - Tasting Table

Revamped Slice sodas combine pro- and postbiotics with low sugar, prebiotic fiber, and real fruit juice, offering varied flavor quality across flavors.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

I Tried Tim Hortons' Protein Lattes: Here's What Worked And What Didn't - Tasting Table

We're all stuck in this constant fight of trying to add more protein to our diets. And more often than not, it's a losing battle. We stuff chicken breasts and cups of Greek yogurt galore into our meals, only to come up short on our goal once again. So what do we do? We resort to getting creative with our protein intake.
Coffee
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

This Trader Joe's Beverage Just Won A Customer Choice Award - And We Already Ranked It The Best You Can Buy - Tasting Table

Trader Joe's doesn't just have customers; it has devoted fans who go nuts for its unique items and constantly discuss which ones are the best. It's no wonder why the company has its own Customer Choice Awards, which are decided by loyal shoppers who vote on their favorite products. For the 17th annual round of winners, the number one beverage is not a huge surprise: TJ's Spiced Cider took home the crown for a fifth time.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The Boston Cooler, Explained - Tasting Table

The Boston cooler has all the cultural markers of a regional specialty. For starters, the infamous soda shake boasts a distinct recipe and trademarked identity that's built directly on its historical ties to Detroit. Coupled with its legacy placement and celebrated status in Michigan culture, there's no denying that the Boston cooler is Detroit's signature ice cream soda shake. So, you may be asking yourself, what makes this ice cream float so special?
Food & drink
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Roxberry is a 'better-for-you' soda, but its branding is an absolute sugar rush

Sauer has experience turning a nascent RTD brand into a household name. Garage Beer, which he acquired in 2021 and relaunched in 2023, has shown triple-digit year-over-year growth, with sales increasing more than 500% in the 12 months ended in early April 2025, he says. It's now valued at around $200 million and is continuing to grow, despite an overall slump in the beer industry, according to a September report from The Wall Street Journal.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Why It's Rum And Coke, Not Rum And Pepsi - Tasting Table

When agriculture was able to meet demand, sugar prices crashed overnight. Companies that had bet big on expensive inventory suddenly found themselves drowning in debt. Pepsi declared bankruptcy. So did RC Cola's predecessor, Chero-Cola. Coca-Cola, however, managed to secure emergency financing from a bank by offering something no other company could: their closely-guarded secret formula as collateral. That gamble paid off big time.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

I Tried 9 Of Aldi's Summit Energy Drinks And Ranked Them Worst To Best - Tasting Table

While there are quite a few energy drink brands on the market targeted at different demographics, their goal is the same - to give individuals an energy boost. As with most popular products, you can count on copycats to appear - in this case, we're talking about Aldi's line of Summit energy drinks. Just by looking at the can designs and flavor varieties, you can see how closely Aldi's products resemble some of the bigger energy drink brands, such as Monster, Alani Nu, and Celsius.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Why Canned Cocktails Don't Always Taste As Boozy As They Are - Tasting Table

Column-distilled tequila creates a clean, balanced base for convenient ready-to-drink canned cocktails, which are flavorful yet often stronger than they taste.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The Twice-Failed Coca-Cola Flavor No One Misses At All - Tasting Table

After initial testing in France, the product was released to the United States in 2006, an idea meant to appeal to the novelty of the beverage market at the time, with a name that fit the minimalist trend of the era. Even though several other unique Coke flavors from around the world might have been a hit in the U.S., Coca-Cola Blāk absolutely bombed with consumers and was pulled from shelves just two years after launching.
Food & drink
Cocktails
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

12 Best Ginger Beer Cocktails You'll Want to Make All Year, According to Experts

Ginger beer adds spicy, sweet, fizzy contrast to cocktails and can complement gastrointestinal benefits of ginger despite the drink's sugar content.
Food & drink
fromBoston Herald
2 months ago

Gen Z hates diet sodas, but loves them with 'Zero Sugar' branding

Zero Sugar sodas have become the primary focus of major soda marketing, outpacing Diet products and driving recent category growth among younger consumers.
Food & drink
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

We tried Coca-Cola's fiber-enriched Diet Coke and have mixed feelings

2026 marks a major consumer shift toward fiber, and Coca-Cola's Diet Coke Fiber+ offers 5g soluble fiber with minimal taste differences.
fromBevindustry
1 month ago

Truly makes dreams come true with pack

Truly Hard Seltzer is making dreams come "truly" this winter with its limited-edition offering: the Truly Dream Pack. Available nationwide starting through winter, this limited-edition pack was created in collaboration with French artist Laura Norman (A.K.A. Launorma), the collection features four all new, bold flavors. The lineup's new flavors are as follows: * Strawberry Stardust: Juicy strawberry meets delicate, floral lychee for a sweet, exotic twist * Citrus Clouds: Bright mandarin bursts with zesty citrus for a crisp, sun-soaked sip
Food & drink
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Every Calpico Flavor, Ranked - Tasting Table

Calpico is a century-old Japanese cultured milk beverage available in multiple forms and flavors, with some flavors better balanced than others.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

18 Low-Sugar Canned Cocktails And Malt Beverages, Ranked - Tasting Table

Cocktail-inspired canned ready-to-drink beverages, including low- and no-sugar options, offer varied quality with some brands delivering balanced, authentic flavors and others falling short.
fromDigiday
2 months ago

Beverage brands update Dry January marketing based on changing consumer habits

Today, people generally seek balance when pursuing their personalized wellness goals in a new year. That shift has made way for trends like "Damp January," which encourages creating more mindful drinking habits. With this evolution, brands in the nonalcoholic beverage space are fine-tuning their marketing campaigns to reflect year-round interest in alcohol moderation. By using cheerleading-like marketing language over a shameful tone, brands hope customers will feel more receptive to incorporating their beverages. And with more products entering the market - which now also includes functional drinks and cannabis tonics - these companies are stepping up their marketing spending to broaden their target audience.
Food & drink
Food & drink
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
1 month ago

The Hottest Pink Drink of 2025? Waterloo Gin's New Prickly Pear & Rose Gin - Food & Beverage Magazine

Waterloo Gin released a small-batch Prickly Pear & Rose pink gin blending prickly pear, rose, hibiscus, nine botanicals, and limestone-filtered spring water.
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