Beverage Industry News

1. evian releases label-free, fully recyclable bottle

   evian, a brand of Danone Waters of America, revealed a new bottle made with 100 percent recycled plastic and designed with an engraved logo.

2. Ballymorgan: Edition 1.1, Sheestown: Edition 1.1

   Waterford Distillery released two new Single Farm Origin whiskies as part of its natural single-malt whisky portfolio.

3. SodaStream debuts Kombucha Concentrate lineup

   SodaStream, a division of Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo Inc., introduced certified organic, shelf-stable Kombucha Concentrate to its lineup of at-home beverage products. Kombucha has seen a rise in popularity during the past decade because of its intended health benefits, but in the past it has been difficult to make at home because of its long preparation time — that all changes now.

4. Diageo announces creation of paper-based bottle for Johnnie Walker

   London-based Diageo plc, makers of Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff and Guinness, announced that it has created a 100 percent plastic free paper-based spirits bottle, made entirely from sustainably sourced wood. The bottle will debut with Johnnie Walker in early 2021.

5. Coca-Cola Freestyle unveils contactless solution

   As the coronavirus pandemic continues to reshape the world around us and shift consumer behavior, The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, is rolling out a new pouring option to meet consumer needs with its latest Coca-Cola Freestyle technology innovation — contactless, mobile pouring from a smartphone.

6. Goldthread Berry Power

   Goldthread Plant-Based Tonics expanded its line of functional tonics with Berry Power.

7. Cocktail Courier releases the Party Can

   Chicago-based Cocktail Courier has released Party Can Triple Spice Margarita, a large-format, ready-to-drink craft cocktail with 12 full-sized Margaritas in one resealable can.

8. Clean label finds its roots in nature

   “Real” ingredients from nature are helping beverage-makers deliver clean-label solutions.

9. Larson Electronics offers KN95 masks to halt spread of COVID-19

   Larson Electronics is offering KN95 respirators as a form of source control because they prevent an infected person with or without coronavirus symptoms from spreading COVID-19, the company says.

10. GrapeStars highlights celebrities wine and spirits brands

    GrapeStars launched its online marketplace app where celebrities can directly promote their wine and spirits brands to fans.