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CBD DRINKS Powdered CBD beverage maker beam released a limited edition White Chocolate Peppermint hot cocoa holiday flavor for its sleep supporting Dream Powder line. The product is available in 30-serving, 120 gram packs and is sold online for $95 each. For more information call 833-307-2326. Karma Water, in collaboration with Canopy Growth, has launched Karma CBD Water, a new line of enhanced waters utilizing Karma’s patented Push Cap bottles. When pushed, the caps release a powder with 25 mg of CBD distillate, adaptogens, vitamins and flavors which mixes with the 18 oz. bottle of water. The line is available in Blood Orange Papaya, Blueberry Yuzu, Cranberry Lime, Lavender Orange and Watermelon Dragonfruit varieties and will retail for $4.99-$6.99 per unit. For more information email info@drinkkarma.com. Rhythm CBD Seltzers is expanding its functional offerings with Rhythm Sport -- a canned, sparkling sports drink containing 15 mg of CBD and magnesium, potassium, sodium and B vitamins. Available in a single flavor -- Strawberry Hibiscus, with 5 calories per 12 oz. can -- the drink is the fourth SKU from the San Francisco-based startup. Rhythm Sport is available online in 6-packs for $34.99 and 12-packs for $66.99. For more information call 314495-4589 or visit www.drinkrhythm.com.
CARBONATED SOFT DRINKS Positioned as ultra-premium products, Reed’s Inc. is launching its holiday seasonals in classic-style, halfliter, Swing-lid packaging. The bottles will be used for a new product -- Flying Cauldron Butterscotch Cream Soda -- and for the relaunch of Virgil’s Bavarian Nutmeg Root Beer. Flying Cauldron Butterscotch Cream Soda can be purchased for $19.99 per 3-pack online, while Virgil’s limited edition Bavarian Nutmeg Root Beer is available at retailers including Sprouts, Cracker Barrel, Food Lion and Big Y. For more information call 1-800-997-3337.
DAIRY AND DAIRY ALTERNATIVES The a2 Milk Company has partnered with Hershey’s for its new chocolate milk flavor, made using 26 BEVNET MAGAZINE – NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2021
2% reduced fat a2 Milk, sourced from cows that naturally produce only the A2 protein to help consumers avoid digestive issues, and Hershey’s cocoa. The product will roll out to stores in January in 59 oz. refrigerated cartons and shelf-stable 8 oz. bottles sold in single units, 6-pack and 18-packs. The drinks contain 8 grams of protein per serving and have no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. For more information call 1-844-422-6455. Food tech company NotCo, a maker of plant-based milks developed using patented A.I. technology, has released NotMilk Chocolate, the latest flavor addition to its line of non-dairy drinks. NotMilk Chocolate is available in 64 oz. cartons through Fresh Direct and will launch on Amazon in an on-the-go 8 oz. format. For more information email whynot@ thenotcompany.com or visit www.notco.com.
ENERGY DRINKS Brew Dr. has added a Sweet Mint flavor to its energizing yerba mate Uplift line. Each 16 oz. can contains 150 mg of plant-derived caffeine. The drink is non-carbonated and shelf-stable and is available in select markets nationwide. 1% of all sales of Uplift are donated to social justice organizations in the company’s home state of Oregon. The drinks retail for $2.99 per unit. For more information call 503-235-3656. Kill Cliff has announced its latest functional energy drink, Kill Cliff Octane, featuring 125 mg of caffeine and 25 mg of CBD per 12 oz. can. The limited edition product is available in a single orange vanilla “Killer Cliffsicle” flavor and is sold online in 12-packs for $69. For more information call 1-855-552-5433.
FUNCTIONAL BEVERAGES Designer Wellness has released a new line of shelf-stable protein fruit smoothies made with real fruit, MCT oil and 12 grams of whey protein isolate. The smoothies have no added sugar and are packaged in 100% BPA-free pouches. Each 4.2 oz. pouch retails for $3.49. The drinks are available online and will launch in select retailers. For more information call 1-800-337-4463. Pressed has debuted a new coffee-based smoothie line made with La Colombe coffee. The products
