The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

STORM has officially entered the nationwide retail market as a premium wellness energy drink, utilising a zero-sugar, 200mg caffeine formulation enriched with immunity and nutricosmetic benefits to target the "intentional" and active lifestyle demographics.

Slice Soda, owned by Suja Life, has launched the first ready-to-drink (RTD) "Dirty Soda" range, utilising coconut-derived MCT oil to replicate the indulgent mouthfeel of the viral DIY beverage trend while maintaining a low-sugar, functional gut-health profile.

Subway has officially integrated Poppi prebiotic sodas into its nationwide beverage lineup, marking a significant strategic pivot for the QSR sector as functional, low-sugar "Soda 2.0" brands begin to challenge the historical dominance of legacy carbonated soft drink giants in high-volume foodservice environments.

DASH Water has expanded its "wonky fruit" infused sparkling water portfolio through a high-profile collaboration with Pink Lady, launching a zero-calorie, zero-sweetener Pink Lady Apple variant to capture the growing demand for clean-label refreshments.

Olipop has expanded its functional soda lineup with the launch of Raspberry Sherbet and the permanent return of Blackberry Vanilla, targeting the "nostalgia-led" wellness market with high-fibre, low-sugar alternatives to traditional carbonated soft drinks.

Evolution Fresh has secured a nationwide retail expansion into select Whole Foods Market locations for its organic tea line, following its performance as the top-ranking single-serve ready-to-drink tea brand during its initial market debut.

Ryl Tea has partnered with The Hershey Company to launch a line of zero-sugar iced teas inspired by Jolly Rancher flavours, targeting the intersection of nostalgia and functional "better-for-you" beverage trends.

McDonald's is set to launch a new permanent speciality drink lineup across nearly 14,000 US locations, utilising trending ingredients like cold foam and popping boba to transform the beverage category into a primary traffic driver.