Beverage Industry News

Now, Barrie has launched Chilly Ones Beer, a premium beverage brand built around the spirit of community and good times, it says.

The ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail is made with premium Gold Bar Whiskey, ginger, lime and a splash of orange juice. 

Liquid I.V. announced the launch of Energy Multiplier Sugar-Free, an innovation designed for a new generation of consumers who expect more from their energy drinks. 

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), Burlington Mass., and Frisco, Texas, and JDE Peet’s, Amsterdam, announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which KDP will acquire JDE Peet’s in an all-cash transaction. 

Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA), Washington, D.C., released the SipSource 2025 Q2 Report, with spirits falling 6% in volume and down 5% in revenue, while wine posted sharper drops of -8.7% in volume and -8.5% in revenue.

To celebrate the launch of two limited-edition creamers inspired by Honeyduke, Harry Potter x Coffee mate is presenting the Honeydukes Cafe, a two-day pop-up event in Chicago.

BrewDog USA released its newest Headliner beer: BrewDog IPA. A piney, smooth and hoppy IPA is a tribute to the Chinook hops. 

Trolli and Mountain Dew are launching two limited-edition innovative tangy and sweet products: Trolli x Mountain Dew Sour Brite Crawlers gummi candy and Mountain Dew Zero Sugar x Trolli Cherry Lemon.

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) returned to McCormick Place for the IFT FIRST: Annual Event & Expo where exhibitors featured an array of ingredient literature as well as prototypes featuring these solutions.

British tea brand Twinings announced the launch of Twinings Refreshers, its first ever herbal tea instant beverage, specially crafted to dissolve in cold water and deliver bold flavor in seconds.