In celebration of its 10th anniversary in the state of Florida, Wawa offered free any-sized coffee and fountain beverages to customers in Florida on July 18 — the day the first store opened in Orlando in 2012. The offer was a way for the chain to toast the community and to give thanks to Wawa…
Hard Sweet Tea and Hard Slush Beverages
Coop Ale Works will be launching two new offerings in the Sonic Hard Beverages product line: Sonic Hard Southern Sweet Tea and Sonic Hard Slush, which will hit retail stores in September. The new beverages will be available for consumers in at least 38 states. At an ABV of 5%, Sonic Hard Southern Sweet Tea […]
Cold Vault Considerations
Cold vault beverage sales at Nouria Energy’s retail stores are strong in both unit and dollar sales year to date, reported Kevin Platt, senior category manager for the chain’s 150 stores in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Anticipating fewer out-of-stocks than in 2021 and a significant increase in consumers taking to the…
Ready-to-Drink Lime Margaritas
Dos Equis launched the new Dos Equis Margarita Classic Lime, which is a ready-to-drink, spirits-based product that blends Blanco Tequila and high-quality ingredients. Each 12-ounce cocktail-in-a-can contains 10% ABV and is made with tequila, real lime juice and natural flavors. The beverage is available now in four-packs with 12-ounce cans in select markets in the […]
Specially Brewed Bud Light
Erik Johnson and the Colorado Avalanche, after winning the 2022 Stanley Cup, will soon have a signature Bud Light brew. Bud Light has partnered with Erik Johnson and named him “Honorary Brewmaster.” Johnson will assist in brewing a batch of Bud Light that will be available inside new, limited-edition bottles with his signature for 21-plus […]
Brewer Oil Co. Adds TapouT Performance Drinks
New Mexico-based Brewer Oil Co. announced that it will be selling all four flavors of TapouT Performance Drinks, a beverage line owned by portfolio company Splash Beverage Group. Brewer Oil Co., headquartered in Albuquerque, N.M., was founded in 1958 with an initial service station in Artesia, N.M. Brewer Oil continues to serve wholesale and retail…
Ready-to-Drink Blue Agave Hard Seltzer
Rancho La Gloria has announced the addition of Ranch Water to its lineup of agave-based ready-to-drink alcohol beverages. Featuring a similar taste profile as the original Texas-based ranch water cocktail, the canned variety under Rancho La Gloria comes in at 5% ABV, with only 100 calories and two grams of carbs per serving. In addition […]
Ready-to-Drink Sparkling Energy Beverage
Optimum Nutrition AMIN.O. Energy Sparkling ready-to-drink beverage is a refreshing combination of naturally sourced caffeine from coffee beans and tea leaf extract, amino acids and electrolytes. The low-calorie beverage delivers energy and hydration with zero sugar and no artificial colors. One can of AMIN.O. Energy Sparkling delivers about the same amount of caffeine as an […]
Coca-Cola Beverage Dispenser
Coca-Cola has debuted its new Freestyle 8100, which is a back-of-house beverage dispenser developed specifically for the crew-serve occasion. The new dispenser’s advanced technology streamlines drink pouring for foodservice crews, helping to reduce drive-through wait times for diners. The dispenser features optional POS integration, enabling the Freestyle dispenser to automatically queue a guest’s total beverage […]
Pre-Sweetened Peach and Watermelon Teas
Red Diamond Coffee and Tea has expanded its Simple Sweet Tea line with new flavors of Peach and Watermelon. Both new flavors are pre-sweetened and simple-to-brew, and contain refreshing summertime flavors for consumers. The Peach and Watermelon Simple Sweet Teas contain a combination of pure cane sugar, premium Red Diamond Tea and a distinct watermelon […]