New Products Wunder, Silk, Vive Organic

CBD Drinks

Chai Cherry is the latest addition to Shimmerwood Beverages’ line of CBD seltzers. Containing “the woodsy flavor” of cherry bitters, the drink also includes chaga mushroom, chai spices and 5 mg of fullspectrum CBD per 11.5 oz. can. The flavor launch comes as Shimmerwood expands its retail footprint into New Jersey and Virginia. Online, the Chai Cherry SKU can be found in 4-packs for $20 on the brand’s website, and in a 6-pack variety sampler for $25. For more information call (508) 633-3349.

Portfolio Beverages, Inc. has debuted a new hemp-infused, functional beverage brand, Real Good Tea, available in four flavors; Rise-Up, Stay Well, Destress and Wind Down. Each of these RTD iced teas contains botanicals, vitamins, adaptogens and 50 mg “VESIsorb” hemp extract per 12 oz. sleek can. The drinks are naturally sweetened with amber clover honey. Real Good Tea is currently available for purchase online for $23.99 per 4-pack and $65.99 per 12-pack. For more information call (678) 242-5222.

Wunder, a sparkling cannabis-infused beverage brand available in California, has debuted its latest flavor, Blackberry Lemon. The new SKU is a part of the brand’s lowdose Sessions line, containing 2 mg of THC, 2 mg of Delta-8 THC and 4 mg of CBD, which aims to provide consumers with a “light, social buzz similar to alcohol, but without the hangover.” Sold in 8 oz. cans at select dispensaries, each serving only contains 25 calories. For more information text or call (415) 329-7995.

CSDs

Non-alcoholic soft drink brand Casamara Club, which made its debut with a line of amaro-styled sparkling sodas in glass bottles, is launching its latest innovation: a canned “leisure soda” line currently available on the brand’s website. The products are designed around “Americana” culture and are available in two varieties: The Mellow Ginger and The Red Drink (strawberry). Each 12 oz. can has 4 grams of sugar, 20 calories and contains botanicals and no artificial sweeteners or flavors. Variety 12-packs are available for $45 and 24-packs for $72. For more information contact yourfriends@ casamaraclub.com.

Until now, New Wave Soda’s approach to low-sugar CSD has focused on fruity flavors that are less common in the mainstream soda set, like Tangerine, Blueberry and Mango. But the brand is now introducing its take on what is perhaps the classic soda flavor with Cola. The limited edition flavor is available for $18.99 per 12-pack on the brand’s website and contains 10 grams of sugar and 40 calories per 12 oz. can. For more information contact Hello@Wavesoda.Com.

Alt Dairy

The New Year isn’t just for Dry January, as some consumers have embraced a plant-based diet for Veganuary. To meet the need, Silk released its new Extra Creamy Almondmilk, available in 1 quart cartons. The Non-GMO Project certified product is designed to appeal to flexitarian consumers (or the “plantcurious”) as they try non-dairy milk drinks. For more information call (888) 820-9283.

Energy

Fitness product brand Optimum Nutrition has released Orange Blast as the newest addition to its sparkling hydration drink line AMIN.O. ENERGY + ELECTROLYTES, offering 100mg of natural caffeine and 5 grams of amino acids and electrolytes. Orange Blast is now available at QuikTrip, Speedway, Vitamin Shoppe and via Amazon. For more information call (800) 705-5226.

Functional

Mission-based brand The Spare Food Co., which aims to reduce food waste by creating upcycled innovations using byproducts of food production, has launched its first beverage: Spare Tonic. The new functional elixir is made with whey sourced from

yogurt, as well as fruit, spices and honey. The fermented beverage also contains electrolytes, calcium, magnesium, potassium and vitamins B6 and B12. Available in Lemon & Ginger, Cucumber & Lime, Blueberry & Ginger and Peach & Turmeric fl avors, each 12 oz. can contains 100-120 calories and retails for $3.99. For more information contact info@sparefood.com.

Startup beverage brand Heywell added a “Calm + Hydrate” Lime fl avor to its line of functional sparkling waters. The new drink – made with L-Theanine, lemon balm, schisandra, amla berry and electrolytes – is a relaxing alternative to the brand’s current Energy + Focus and Energy + Immunity SKUs. The drink is now available on the brand’s website for $24.99 per 6-pack. For more information call (312) 489-8530.

Juice

With immunity remaining one of the most in-demand functional beverage traits, Vive Organic is giving consumers an even stronger dose with its new Pure Boost Vitamin C juice shot. Made with camu camu berry, dragon fruit, passionfruit and cayenne pepper, each 2 oz. shot contains 500 mg of Vitamin C. The shots are available online through the brand’s website, Amazon and Walmart.com, and in retail in Whole Foods Market stores. The product retails for $3.99 per individual shot or $46.99 per 12-pack. For more information call (877) 774-9291.

RTD Cocktails

Red Saint Botanical Spirits is now rolling out to stores with its line of canned cocktails made from tea, botanicals and fruit. Positioned as a “spirit-based hard tea” with an eye on converting hard seltzer drinkers, each 12 oz. can (5% ABV) contains 110 calories and 2 grams of sugar. The line includes Original Blend, Strawberry Basil and Peach Ginger fl avors. Red Saint is distributed by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits and is currently available in select Los Angeles retail accounts. For more information contact sales@drinkredsaint.com. Ultra-premium craft soju brand Yobo Soju has debuted Hunni, a new line of readyto-drink and ready-to-pour fl avored soju cocktails. The line includes Hunni Sparkling Soju available in single serve 12 oz. cans, and Hunni K.Town, sold in 750 ml bottles. The canned line (4% ABV) features fi ve fl avors – Yuzu and Elderfl ower, Korean Pear, Perilla Leaf and Lime, Peach and Chili Pepper, and Grape and Ginger – that retail for $16.99 per 4-pack. Hunni K.Town (18% ABV) features the same varieties but with a bolder fl avor profi le. For more information contact sales@yobosoju.com.

Mixers & Dry Spirits

Non-alcoholic spirits maker and BevNET Award winner Lyre’s is introducing its agavebased tequila-alternative line with Agave Blanco and Agave Reserva drinks. According to Lyre’s, the launch is expected to give the brand a new edge in the U.S. market where tequila is one of the fastest growing spirits categories. Available for $35.99 per 700ml bottle, each expression is crafted as an “homage” to tequila and features fl avor notes of citrus, peppers, pine, spices and oak. For more information contact lyres@ wagstaffmktg.com.

Botanical soda maker DRY has released the latest seasonal varieties in its non-alcoholic Botanical Bubbly Reserve line. Lavender 75 and Spiced Pear are complexly fl avored sparkling beverages intended for special occasions like holidays and weddings. Each 64 oz. bottle sells for $8.99 and is available online via Amazon and the brand’s website and will also be launching in select retailers. For more information call (206) 652-2345.

Brooklyn-based better-for-you mixer company AVEC has partnered with kitchenware brand Williams Sonoma for its fi rst co-branded product offering with a line of sparkling, low-sugar canned mixers made from real juice and botanicals. The new line includes Grapefruit Pomelo, Yuzu Lime and Ginger Pineapple fl avors and will be sold for $14.95 per 4-pack online and in-store at Williams Sonoma. For more information contact sales@avecdrinks.com.