Ingredients

Single origin Aussie coffee liqueur 'puts real, specialty coffee on a pedestal'

06-Dec-2019 By Beth Newhart

Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur is delving into the craft side of coffee in Australia with its first limited batch sourced from single-origin beans. More releases are to come, made from coffee of different global regions.

World's first carbon-negative vodka says the spirits sector is 'ripe for disruption'

06-Dec-2019 By Beth Newhart

A US start-up has created vodka quite literally from thin air – using solar power to convert carbon from the air and convert it into alcohol. It’s now working with NASA to look at other opportunities for capturing carbon.

The ‘Keurig for cocktails’ teams up with big brands for personalized signature drinks

06-Dec-2019 By Beth Newhart

A new partnership with spirits and wine company Brown-Forman will bring classic liquors like Jack Daniels, Herradura and Chambord to the Drinkworks pod system in 2020, furthering at-home cocktail personalization.

Buddha Teas launches CBD Golden Milk

04-Dec-2019 By Jenny Eagle

Buddha Teas has launched a CBD Golden Milk ($39.99) range available across the US.

Better Booch goes 'against the grain' with horchata flavor and can packaging

03-Dec-2019 By Beth Newhart

Cinnamon, star anise and creamy rice combine with oolong tea for Better Booch’s newest kombucha flavor, Hola Horchata. It’s the first in a new line of out-of-the-box varieties set to launch in the US in early 2020.

Soylent will stick with soy base ‘for now’ and experiment with flavor variety

29-Nov-2019 By Beth Newhart

After years as an ecommerce brand associated with tech workers, Soylent is appealing to mass audiences and retail. New flavors Strawberry and Mint Chocolate indicate more diverse innovations to come.

Inaugural 'Small Brewery Sunday' bolsters US craft brewers

21-Nov-2019 By Beth Newhart

The Brewers Association (BA) announced its first Small Brewery Sunday in the US, a campaign designed to support the more than 7,500 local craft brewers across the country.

Viv&Oak to replace alcohol in rosé with THC and CBD

19-Nov-2019 By Jenny Eagle

Viv&Oak is launching its first two sparkling rosé wines next month, replacing the alcohol with THC and CBD, which takes effect in 10-15 minutes.

Rebbl to use 100% post-consumer recycled bottles in 2020

18-Nov-2019 By Beth Newhart

After six years in operation, plant-based US beverage brand Rebbl will eliminate virgin plastic from its bottles next year: one of the pledges made in its inaugural Impact Report.

Veggie cocktails and cheese tea: An early look at 2020 beverage trends

18-Nov-2019 By Beth Newhart

The first predictions are in for what’s to come in US beverage next year. A continued emphasis on health, wellness and sustainability will drive innovations.

World’s biggest Starbucks opens in Chicago

15-Nov-2019 By Beth Newhart

The newest Starbucks Reserve Roastery is the company’s largest location in the world, with five floors and more than 35,000 square feet. It opens its doors November 15 in downtown Chicago.

McDonald’s US coffee is now 100% sustainably sourced

14-Nov-2019 By Beth Newhart

After setting a target to achieve 100% sustainably sourced coffee by 2020, McDonald’s announced that it hit its goal a year ahead of time.

Truly will be the first hard seltzer served in-flight

12-Nov-2019 By Beth Newhart

In a new deal inked with JetBlue, Truly Hard Seltzer will be the first official alcoholic seltzer of a US airline. Starting this fall, the Wild Berry flavor will be available on all JetBlue flights.

Reign energy drinks drive strong Q3 at Monster Beverage

12-Nov-2019 By Beth Newhart

After the launch of Reign Total Body Fuel early in 2019, Monster Beverage has posted an 11.6% sales increase in the third quarter.

High protein Super Coffee cuts sugar and chases top competition

08-Nov-2019 By Beth Newhart

New York-based Super Coffee is now the number one independent coffee company in the US, the founders said. Their formula leverages MCT oil, whey protein concentrate and zero sugar.