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The launch leverages robust market data indicating a shift towards "heat" in beverage consumption. The company cites forecasts suggesting that sales of spicy vodka are projected to increase by 27% by 2029.

High-energy franchise BIGGBY® COFFEE has announced its seasonal strategy for the start of 2026, executing a multi-category menu update running from 2 January through 25 February.

The move will see the company cease manufacturing its Lonewolf Gin and Abstrakt Vodka lines at its distillery in Aberdeenshire over the coming months.

The new Sunburst variant offers a "bright, pineapple-forward" flavour profile. This refreshing sensory experience is designed to encourage consistent use after workouts, addressing the "flavour fatigue" often associated with clinical recovery supplements.

The rebrand marks a critical operational milestone as preparations accelerate for the scheme's implementation across England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, currently scheduled to go live in October 2027.

The deal will see the brand roll out across more than 8,100 workplace micro markets in the United States, targeting the professional demographic during working hours.

British luxury cocoa grower and chocolatier Hotel Chocolat has announced a provocative addition to its beverage portfolio, unveiling a limited-edition drinking chocolate titled Fire & Ice.

Bacardi-owned super-premium vodka leader GREY GOOSE has announced its most significant flavour expansion in ten years, introducing GREY GOOSE Berry Rouge.