In case you missed the April Fool’s Day fun this month, here’s a recap of some of the beverage gags that came across our desk and social media feeds:
7-Eleven — The convenience store chain announced a sparkling water flavor based on its signature roller grill hot dog. The drink promised the “mouthwatering experience” of a 7-Eleven hot dog, including the ketchup and mustard. The gag was used to pitch a very seltzer collaboration with Miracle Seltzer.
Poppi — Gut soda Poppi teased fans with a set of licensing deals with famous candy and snack brands: Ring Poppi, Poppi-tarts,
Bottled water producer BlueTriton is rolling out a new premium aluminum bottle for its Pure Life and regional spring water brands, including Poland Spring, Arrowhead, and Deer Park. The package is among a host of growth priorities for the company, said CEO Joey Bergstein in an interview. BlueTriton was formed about...
US retail dollar sales for protein shakes jumped +17% last year, helped by growth from Coca-Cola’s Fairlife Core Power and PepsiCo’s Muscle Milk, according to BD data. As shown in the Green Sheet with this story, the category also grew by volume. The category, traditionally...
A recent report from market research firm Circana shows key non-alcoholic beverage categories including carbonated soft drinks and water have gained dollar share of overall packaged beverage sales in the U.S. Alcohol categories such as beer and spirits have lost share. In 2023, carbonated soft drinks reached a 17.2 share of the U.S. retail market, up from...
FIFCO USA, a top-10 brewer of brands including Labatt, Seagram’s Escapes flavored malt beverages, and Magic Hat craft beer, has expanded Lipton Hard Iced Tea with the addition of a Citrus Green Tea flavor. The drink, with