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The California-based dairy operation has been a leader in both regenerative organic agriculture and the A2 milk trend, and it's latest innovation -- chocolate milk made from 4% whole milk -- continues in that vein. For more information, visit alexandrefamilyfarm.com.
Ginger and turmeric juice shots have proved fertile ground for brands like GNGR, Vive Organic and others -- is there room for one more? Enter Slapp, a line of recently launched organic 2 oz wellness shots currently moving exclusively through Costco in four SKUs: original, extra strength, with caffeine (guayusa and Yerba mate) and digestion (with probiotics). For more information, visit get.slappdrink.com.
New flavored sparkling water brand Atomico is the stuff dreams are made of; no really, the idea came to founder Kevin Brodwick in a dream. All four flavored SKUs -- Black Cherry, Pineapple Coconut and Watermelon Lime -- are zero-sugar and zero-calorie, and enhanced with 12 vitamins and nutrients sourced from fruits and vegetables. The retro-space design is a nod to its mission of supporting science education through partners like U.S. Space and Rocket Center. For more information, visit goatomico.com.
Launching under the auspices of accelerator L.A. Libations and its partner Molson Coors, Daily Serve aims to give consumers an easy way to get the equivalent of phytonutrients from 5 servings of fruits and veggies in each 16.9 oz PET bottle. It's available in three flavors -- Apple Kale, Orange Citrus and Berry Blend -- online and at select Gelson's stores in Southern California. For more information, visit drinkdailyserve.com.
Sparkling tea has lost some of its fizz in recent years, but BrightLeaf (formerly HopTonic) is hoping (no pun intended) to spark consumers' interest with a new name and branding that plays closer to its roots in tea. For more information, visit hoptonictea.com.
Daytrip's ambitions to grow have taken it to the modern soda category, and now to natural energy via a forthcoming three-SKU line of Yerba mate energy teas. Each contains adaptogenic mushrooms (Cordyceps, Lion's Mane, Reishi), cane sugar (from 7 to 9 grams per can) and L-theanine, while boasting 200mg of caffeine per 16 oz can. For more information, visit wearedaytrip.com.
It's a long way out, but PATH shared a very early, rough look at innovation planned for 2026: a four-SKU sports hydration line -- Berry Citrus, Strawberry Watermelon, Peach Mango and Tropical -- packaged in ridged 16.9 oz aluminum bottles that the brand says better aligns with category norms in the sports drink space. For more information, visit drinkpathwater.com
Protein and soda are both trends in themselves, so it's not surprising to see them converge via protein-enhanced CSDs. Newcomer Protein Pop is actually non-carbonated, but otherwise is clearly in that lane, offering 20 grams of clear protein per 12 oz slim can across four flavors. For more information, visit proteinpop.com