Germany: Fritz launches RTD mate tea
Fritz Kulturguter, a Hamburg, Germany based firm known for its primarily cola-based soft drinks, has expanded into ready to drink tea with a new carbonated mate tea launch, according to a report in About Drinks. Fritz Mate Tea is described as a spicy and smoky-tasting vegan ready to drink tea based on green mate extract […]
Brazil: Nestle launches rice-based Nesfit Smoothie
FMCG multinational Nestle has launched Nesfit Smoothie, a 100% plant-based drink made with whole grain rice and fruit juice, for the Brazilian market. The low-calorie beverage is described as a light and smooth drink containing whole grains that preserve the three parts of the grain (bran, endosperm and germ), alongside fruit juices such as passion […]
Japan: Asahi launches Wilkinson Dry Cola
Japan-based beverage multinational Asahi is to expand its Wilkinson brand of carbonated soft drink range, first introduced in 1904, by introducing a new Dry Cola flavour. Tagged “Carbonation X Cola”, the new variety offers “a new type of stimulation” by combining strong carbonation and “polished” water with a dry cola flavour. The flavour and strong carbonation […]
Chile: Idilia Foods launches Cola Cao sweetened with stevia
Food and drinks firm Idilia Foods is extending its established Cola Cao dairy-based powder drink with a new version sweetened with stevia, according to a report in Tecno Mercado Retail. Available in Chocolate, Strawberry and Vanilla options, Cola Cao with Stevia is said to contain “richer energy” and to be sugar-free , while still providing the […]
Gama Innovation Award: La Fontaine A Yaourt Yoghurt Drink
Gama Innovation Award – Packaging MANCHESTER – 27th June 2016: Bringing new dispensing technology to the yoghurt space, La Fontaine A Yaourt Yoghurt Drink is the recipient of this month’s Gama Innovation Award – Packaging. Literally translating as “The Yoghurt Fountain”, La Fontaine A Yaourt Yoghurt Drink fom France-based Yeo Frais (part of the Sodiaal group) is […]
Gama Innovation Award: Happy Tree Maple Water Cold Brew Coffee
Gama Innovation Award – Product MANCHESTER – 24th June 2016: The Gama Innovation Award – Product for June goes to Happy Tree Maple Water Cold Brew Coffee, uniting recent trends for cold brewing and ‘plant waters’ in the non-alcoholic drinks industry. Released by US firm Happy Tree – “the innovator of the first cold pressed / HPP […]
USA: Coca-Cola invests in Aloe Gloe
Soft drinks firm Coca-Cola has announced an investment in aloe vera drinks company Aloe Gloe through its Venturing & Emerging Brands (VEB) unit. Aloe Gloe is a part of LA Libations, an emerging beverage incubator founded by Danny Stepper, Pat Bolden and Dino Sarti who first met while working as merchandisers for Coca-Cola Enterprises. Aloe Gloe produces […]
USA: Loft launches Hemp Infused Herb Tonic
Loft, a US start-up firm, has announced the launch of the first of its “non-psychotropic, phytocannabinoid-rich” Hemp Infused Herb Tonics, according to an article in Beverage World. The result of two years of development, Loft Hemp Infused Herb Tonics are “an herbal tonic with the restorative, mood-enhancing benefits of hemp and other botanicals – artisan […]
USA: Tickle Water launches sparkling waters for children
New York, US based Tickle Water has introduced a new line of bottled water products that is promoted as “the first unsweetened sparkler in the market for kids”. Tickle Water Sparkling Water For Kids is advertised as being naturally flavoured and certified OU kosher, as well as free from “hidden ingredients” including preservatives, sodium, GMOs, […]
Japan: Asahi and Calpis brands in drinks collaboration
Asahi, the Japanese drinks firm, is to launch a second edition of its Oishi Mizu Plus (Tasty Water Plus) line in collaboration with Calpis, a brand it acquired in 2012. The new bottled water features the same lactic acid bacteria used in Calpis dairy drinks, which is claimed to offer natural sweetness and obviate the […]