LIMITED-EDITION DRAFT LATTE (posted December 25, 2017)
La Colombe offered Peppermint Mocha this holiday season.
According to the company, new La Colombe Draft Latte allows on-the-go consumers to enjoy the full taste and texture of a true iced latte, complete with a frothy layer of silky foam.
Perfectly frothed milk, a shot of cold-pressed espresso, dark chocolate and peppermint extract, this limited-batch Draft Latte delivers a refreshing take on a holiday classic, with no artificial ingredients and a fraction of the sugar found in competing offerings.
In autumn, the company offered its first seasonal flavor of Draft Latte: Pumpkin Spice.
A single-serve 9-ounce can of Peppermint Mocha contains 120 calories, 4 grams of fat, 7 grams of protein and 13 grams of sugar.
What sets this product apart from other ready-to-drink lattes is the special pressurized can that froths the ingredients when you crack it open, according to the company.
For more information, link HERE.

CAFFEINATED WHEY PROTEIN WATER ENTERS U.S. MARKET (posted December 14, 2017)
Agropur introduces BiPro caffeinated protein water.
One bottle of the orange-flavored drink contains 100 milligrams of caffeine, equivalent to an 8-ounce cup of coffee, and 20 grams of whey protein. With protein and caffeine together, it’s a power-packed drink designed for busy, health-conscious consumers.
“Protein water is a very new product category and caffeinated protein water is extremely rare,” says Polly Olson, vice president of sales, marketing and new business development. “We’re excited to bring this unique product to the market and help people power through their days with clean protein and natural caffeine.”
Orange BiPro Protein Water stays true to BiPro’s clean-label promise. The beverage is all natural and made of just six ingredients. The drink’s caffeine content comes from guarana extract, a natural, plant-based source. Similar to other BiPro Protein Water flavors, the new product is just 90 calories per bottle with zero grams of sugar, fat or carbohydrates.
The benefits of protein in exercise are well documented, but caffeine is gaining a foothold as an ingredient that can improve peoples’ workout routines. Various studies suggest that consuming caffeine before a workout can improve upper-body strength training and overall muscular performance.
Orange is the fourth flavor of BiPro Protein Water, in addition to Berry, Lemon and Peach.
Agropur is a wholly owned subsidiary of Agropur Cooperative, which is a North American dairy industry leader founded in 1938.
For more information, link HERE.

ORGANIC COLD-BREW COFFEE IN A MILK CARTON (posted December 5, 2017)
Uncommon Grounds will roll out Cultivo ready-to-drink cold brew coffee in early 2018.
Made with Natural by Nature dairy, the new dairy-based beverages come in “with Grass-Fed Organic Half & Half” and “with Grass-Fed Organic Chocolate Milk,” as well as a non-dairy Straight Black variety.
The organic coffee is roasted in small batches and steeped for up to 20 hours. It is then mixed with grass-fed dairy. The beverage is never ultra-pasteurized, ensuring optimal flavor and nutrition.
The beverage comes in 8-ounce single-serve gable-top cartons.
Straight Black goes down smooth, offering a quick and tasty pick-me-up with 170 milligrams of caffeine and zero calories.
The Half & Half variety contains a splash of grass-fed organic half and half and a pinch of organic fair trade cane sugar for a sweeter sip. This carton packs in 128 milligrams of caffeine and only 90 calories.
The Grass-Fed Organic Chocolate Milk variety blends chocolate milk with cold-brew coffee to satisfy both sweet tooth and caffeine cravings. This carton has only 120 calories and 97 milligrams of caffeine.
For more information, link HERE.

COLD BREW COFFEE WITH CREAM AND MULLING SPICES (posted November 27, 2017)
Sunshine Dairy brings back Winter Cheer.
Produced in partnership with Stumptown Coffee Roasters, Sunshine Dairy once again is offering limited-edition Winter Cheer with expanded distribution across the U.S.
Sold in 16-ounce gable-top cartons, the company blends cold brew coffee with half-and-half from cows not treated with artificial growth hormones and adds in a traditional mulling spice blend with some sugar.
A carton is considered a single serving and contains 220 calories, 10 grams of fat, 28 grams of sugar of which 24 grams are added sugars, and 6 grams of protein.
The suggested retail price is $3.99.
For more information, link HERE.

A COFFEE-MILK QUICKIE (posted October 24, 2017
Mövenpick of Switzerland introduces Coffee Shot.
Made from 100% roasted coffee extract and 1.5% fat milk with no artificial additives, Mövenpick Coffee Shot Espresso is an ice-chilled caffeine kick in shot format.
It’s described as an Italian coffee treat with that extra caffeine kick of a triple espresso and is designed to boost energy at any time of the day.
Each 100-milliliter bottle contains 109 milligrams of caffeine and a mere 66 calories, 1.4 grams of fat, 8.4 grams of sugar and an impressive 3.8 grams of protein.
The bottles are sold in four packs.
For more information, link HERE.

Innoprax of Switzerland introduces Caffe Lattesso Sport.
“BOOST YOUR BODY” BEVERAGE (posted October 16, 2017)
Innoprax of Switzerland introduces Caffe Lattesso Sport, which harnesses the energy of milk and espresso in a convenient single-serve beverage.
Each 250-milliliter cup with sipping lid contains 16 grams of high-quality milk protein for building and preserving muscle mass.
The powerful caffeine boost (140 milligrams) from fresh espresso stimulates the central nervous system and helps the consumer take full advantage of their potential, according to the company.
Ideally one should enjoy a cup of Caffe Lattesso Sport one hour before or after training.
The drink is a blend of 75% lactose-free skimmed milk with added milk protein, 21% Arabica highland coffee and 4% sugar.
Sport joins Black, Cappuccino, Espresso, Fit, Macchiato, and also very new, Vegan.
For more information, link HERE.

FAST-FOOD COFFEE GOES RETAIL WITH READY-TO-DRINK LINE (posted September 11, 2017)
McDonald’s plans to introduce bottled McCafé drinks.
In early 2018, McCafé will expand its retail presence by partnering with The Coca-Cola Company to introduce a line of ready-to-drink McCafé Frappé beverages in three flavors.
Made with 100% Arabica coffee, the three beverage flavors are: Caramel, Mocha and Vanilla.
The bottled drinks will join the McCafé line of whole bean, ground and single-serve coffee currently available nationally in retail stores.
In addition, McCafé has a new brand logo.
For more information, link HERE.

READY-TO-DRINK COLD BREW COFFEE MADE BY A DAIRY (posted August 29, 2017)
Biggby introduces three pints of refrigerated cold-brew coffee drinks.
The East Lansing, Mich.-based coffee house chain has partnered with Guernsey Farms Dairy, Northville, Mich., to produce three varieties of ready-to-drink cold brew coffee.
Caramel is Biggby cold brew coffee blended with Guernsey Farms milk and the coffee chain’s proprietary Caramel Marvel syrup.
Chocolate is Biggby cold brew coffee blended with Guernsey Farms’ award-winning chocolate milk.
Slightly Sweetened is Biggby cold brew coffee blended with a touch of cane sugar. It is dairy free.
The flavored dairy-based varieties contain 150 calories per 8-ounce serving. Slightly Sweetened is 35 calories.
The beverages comes in gable-top pint cartons and are sold exclusively through Biggby cafes for $3.69.
For more information, link HERE.

NEW ORGANIC WHEY PROTEIN POWDER (posted July 4, 2017)
Organic Valley launches Organic Fuel Whey Protein Powder.
The protein craze keeps getting stronger. It may mean different things to different people, but the trend is here to stay.
Organic Valley, a leading U.S. cooperative of organic farmers and a leading organic brand, is launching, the newest offering in its line of best-selling organic protein drinks, all made with a simple list of ingredients.
New Organic Fuel Whey Protein Powder is made with just four or five simple ingredients.
A serving contains 26 grams of clean, organic whey protein and just 3 grams of unrefined sugar.
Like all Organic Valley products, Organic Fuel Protein Powder is USDA certified organic and never contains artificial sweeteners, artificial ingredients, antibiotics, synthetic hormones, toxic pesticides or GMOs.
Organic Valley whey protein comes from milk produced by pasture-raised cows on Organic Valley’s family farms.
Available in two flavors--chocolate and vanilla--each 12-ounce canister holds 10 servings and has a suggested retail price of $29.99.
For more information, link HERE.

NO-ADDED-SUGAR WHEY PROTEIN DRINK (posted June 22, 2017)
At the Sweets & Snacks Expo held in May 2017, sports nutrition marketer Come Ready Nutrition debuted its latest creation: Ready Nutrition Protein Water.
The shelf-stable beverage comes in 16.9-ounce plastic bottles in two flavors. They are: Blueberry and Pink Grapefruit.
The waters are pumped up with 100% whey protein isolate to deliver 15 grams of protein per bottle.
To achieve a zero sugar label, the beverage is sweetened with a combination of monk fruit extract and stevia extract.
Fruit and vegetables juices are used for color.
For more information, link HERE.

ALL-NATURAL COFFEE-MILK REFRIGERATED BEVERAGES (posted April 3, 2017)
Nestle introduced the Coffee-mate Natural Bliss collection of ready-to-drink coffee beverages at Expo West.
The line includes Natural Bliss Iced Coffee in Caramel flavor.
It also includes Natural Bliss Cold Brew in Mocha and Sweet Cream flavors.
The cold brew is made with 100% Arabica beans steeped for 12 hours in cold, filtered water.
Both lines come in 46-ounce multi-serve clear plastic bottles and are perishable; thus, they are to be merchandised in the refrigerated dairy or juice case.
All three variants are made with real milk and cream.
An 8-ounce serving contains 120 to 140 calories, 2 to 3.5 grams of fat, 18 to 20 grams of sugar and 5 to 6 grams of protein.
The brand also entered the plant-based refrigerated creamer category with Natural Bliss non-dairy creamers. There are two based on almonds—Caramel and Vanilla—and also a Sweet Crème Coconut Milk variant.
Prior to this rollout, the Natural Bliss brand was used only on clean and simple dairy-based creamers.
For more information, link HERE.

FOCUSED ENERGY COFFEE-DAIRY PROTEIN DRINK (posted March 28, 2017)
Sunniva introduced Super Coffee at Expo West.
The shelf-stable beverage is described as “focus for the mind, power for the body.”
The beverage base is organic Colombian coffee, milk protein isolate and organic purified coconut oil.
The company says a 12-ounce bottle contains the caffeine equivalency of one cup of coffee; thus, providing energy.
The lactose-free milk, grass-fed milk proteins contribute nourishment, while the coconut oil is all about focused energy.
A bottle contains 90 to 120 calories, depending on variety, 4 grams of fat and 10 grams of protein.
Varieties are: Black Brew, Dark Mocha, Hazelnut and Vanilla Bean.
For more information, link HERE.

COLD-BREW ICED TEA (posted March 20, 2017)
ITO EN debuted Ice-Steeped Cold Brew Teas for matcha Love and Teas’ Tea Organic brands at Natural Products Expo West 2017.
Each new beverage leverages authentic Japanese cold-brew processes, ice-steeping the tea to bring out the smooth, naturally mellow sweetness of green and black teas.
The new teas will begin shipping to retailers in May.
“Consumer demand for cold-brew beverages is at an all-time high, and we believe the launch of our new matcha Love and Teas’ Tea Organic Cold Brew teas will help us establish a new segment in the ready-to-drink tea category,” says Rona Tison, senior vice president of ITO EN (North America) Inc. “Given ITO EN’s deep-rooted expertise in Japanese cold-brew methods called Mizudashi, we feel there’s an enormous opportunity for us to take the leadership role for this innovative set. We’ve elevated the simple essence of our tea leaves and created a more delicate taste with a smooth, clean finish.”
ITO EN’s new cold-brew creations provide an entirely new spin on conventional green and black teas. Ice-steeping the high-quality, premium tea leaves draws out a more nuanced, smooth taste that is refreshingly delicious.
matcha Love Cold Brew is crafted with whole leaf green tea, finely ground matcha powder and chilled water. Simply steeped to deliver a smooth, subtly sweet taste, matcha Love Cold Brew comes in two organic varieties: Matcha + Green Tea (unsweetened and Non-GMO Project Verified) and Lemon Matcha + Green Tea.
Teas’ Tea Organic Cold Brew comes in two varieties: Pure Green Tea (unsweetened and Non-GMO Project Verified) and Raspberry Black Tea.
For more information, link HERE.

READY-TO-DRINK BUTTER COFFEE (posted March 14, 1027)
Picnik introduces functional coffee-dairy beverage line.
With two cafes in the Austin, Texas, area, Picnik has decided to make its famous butter coffee a convenient, ready-to-go beverage.
The flavor-focused beverage line comes in three varieties. They are: Cappuccino, Dirty Chai and Mocha Latte.
The beverages are based on fair-trade coffee, grass-fed butter, grass-fed whey protein and MCT oil (medium-chain triglycerides).
The company says grass-fed butter fuels the body with a sustained, clean energy that satiates appetite and reduces cravings, while the grass-fed whey protein absorbs rapidly into the body to reduce hunger and sustain muscle growth.
The MCT oil offers cognitive boost, supports fat burn and balances mood and hormone levels, while the coffee provides alertness.
A 10-ounce bottle of all varieties contains 10 grams of protein.
Cappuccino has no added sugar and contains 210 calories, 17 grams of fat and 1 gram of sugar.
Dirty Chai and Mocha Latte are sweetened with maple syrup.
Dirty Chai contains 300 calories, 17 grams of fat and 21 grams of sugar.
Mocha Latte contains 310 calories, 18 grams of fat and 21 grams of sugar.
For more information, link HERE.

READY-TO-DRINK LIGHT PROTEIN SHAKES TO ASSIST WITH HEALTHY-EATING GOALS IN THE NEW YEAR (posted January 5, 2017)
Nestle introduces Carnation Breakfast Essentials Light Start.
The two new ready-to-drink shelf-stable protein beverages join the brand’s Light Start mixes and other ready-to-drink and mix options sold as part of the Carnation Breakfast Essentials platform.
The new convenient grab-and-go options come in Café Mocha and Rich Milk Chocolate varieties.
Sold in packs of six plastic bottles, each 8-ounce bottle contains 150 calories, 4 grams of fat, 13 grams of protein, 3 grams of sugar and 3 grams of fiber.
The protein comes from a combination of milk protein concentrate and soy protein isolate.
Packaging touts that the product has 80% less sugar and one-third fewer calories than the original product. This is accomplished through the use of sucralose sweetener and inulin from chicory fiber, with the latter also contributing to the beverage’s fiber content.
The gluten-free drinks are fortified with 21 vitamins and minerals.

GLOBAL DONUT CHAIN EXPANDS INTO READY-TO-DRINK BEVERAGE SECTOR (posted December 27, 2016)
Dunkin’ Donuts will roll out Dunkin’ Donuts Iced Coffee line in early 2017.
The Coca-Cola Company will manufacture, distribute and sell the product. The agreement supports Dunkin’ Donuts’ goal of strengthening its position as a coffee authority and further extends the Dunkin’ Donuts brand into new distribution channels.
This marks Dunkin’ Donuts’ first entry into the ready-to-drink coffee category, which has enjoyed very strong growth over the past five years and represents $2.3 billion dollars in annual sales, according to Nielsen data.
“We are delighted to be working with The Coca-Cola Company, a world-class partner that will provide us with world-class consumer access, by bringing ready-to-drink Dunkin' Donuts coffee to the refrigerator cases of grocery, convenience stores and mass merchandisers, as well as inside Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants, across the U.S.,” said Dunkin’ Brands Chairman and CEO Nigel Travis. “This new product introduction will increase consumption of Dunkin’ Donuts coffee and increase our brand relevance with existing and new consumers, including many younger customers, which we believe will in turn, drive incremental visits to our restaurants.”
The Coca-Cola Company will produce Dunkin’ Donuts ready-to-drink coffee beverages according to Dunkin’ Donuts specifications, including using high-quality Arabica coffee blends. Coca-Cola’s extensive network of bottling partners will sell and distribute Dunkin’ Donuts ready-to-drink beverages, which will include real milk and sugar in a variety of flavors.
The 13.7-ounce shelf-stable plastic bottles of the new beverage come in four varieties. They are: Espresso, French Vanilla, Mocha and Original. Each bottles contains 290 calories.

COLD-CRAFTED POWER DAIRY BEVERAGE (posted November 22, 2106)
Sunshine Dairy Foods introduces Sunshine Power.
Known for its use of premium local ingredients and a cold-craft process that may take longer, but produces superior-tasting products, this Portland, Ore., dairy is now playing in the protein beverage space.
New Sunshine Power contains 30-grams of high-quality dairy protein—from milk and milk ingredients—per 16-ounce serving.
Made with cold-crafted Sunshine milk and cocoa, Sunshine Power comes in gable-top pint containers.
A powerful 16-ounce serving packs in 420 calories, 19 grams of fat, including added omega-3 fatty acids, and 24 grams of total sugar, in addition to the 30 grams of protein.
This formulation was produced in collaboration with a strength-trainer exercise physiologist to provide athletes and exercise enthusiasts with the ideal beverage to provide energy, build muscle and assist with recovery.
Through the addition of lactase enzyme, the product is lactose free.
The no-added-sugars beverage obtains its sweetness from stevia.
For more information, link HERE.

DAIRY-BASED NUTRITION DRINK FOR DIGESTION SENSITIVITIES (posted November 17, 2016)
Nestle Health Science introduces ProNourish.
Designed for people with digestive sensitivities, ProNourish nutritional drink was formulated to be compliant with low FODMAP diet for people with food intolerance.
The first ingredient is water and the second is milk protein concentrate.
It has the TruComfort Digestive Care Blend with ingredients carefully selected to avoid high FODMAs plus 3 grams of fiber to support digestive health.
It does not contain gluten or high fructose corn syrup, and is suitable for people with lactose intolerance.
It’s also loaded with 25 essential vitamins and minerals.
ProNourish comes in six packs of 8-ounce shelf-stable bottles.
Available in two flavors—French Vanilla and Strawberry Banana—each bottle contains 170 calories, 4 grams of fat, 15 grams of protein and only 6 grams of sugar.
For more information, link HERE.

READY-TO-DRINK ICE COFFEE FROM SWEDEN’S NUMBER-ONE COFFEE MARKETER (posted October 25, 2016)
Lofbergs introduces coffee-milk beverages in a unique package.
The container is a 230-milliliter paper-can package that allows the beverage to be stored unopened at ambient temperature for up to eight months. However, the company does encourage the beverage to be consumed chilled.
The coffee drinks are EU organic and made with Fairtrade certified coffee.
There are four varieties. They are:
Ice Latte Macchiato, which is made with 3% fat milk and provides 50 milligrams of caffeine per can. Each can contains 165 calories.
Ice Espresso + Milk, which is made with 7.7% fat milk and provides 50 milligrams of caffeine per can. Each can contains 190 calories.
Ice Slim Latte, which is made with 2.2% fat milk and provides 51 milligrams of caffeine per can. Each can contains 108 calories.
Ice Slim Dark Latte, which is made with 0.03% fat milk and provides 62 milligrams of caffeine per can. Each can contains 99 calories.
For more information, link HERE.

GRASS-FED MILK PROTEIN SHAKES (posted September 27, 2016)
Orgain introduces Grass Fed Protein nutritional protein shake.
Each 11-ounce shelf-stable drink box contains 20 grams of protein from 100% New Zealand-sourced grass-fed milk protein concentrate.
The company says that grass-fed milk is 62% higher in omega-3 fatty acids, as compared to grain-fed milk, and contains up to five-times more conjugated linoleic acid.
The new drink comes in two varieties: Creamy Chocolate Fudge and Vanilla Bean.
Each single-serve container provides 140 calories and 3 grams of fiber from added cellulose and gums.
Sugar content is only 4 grams as a result of being sweetened by organic agave, monk fruit extract and organic stevia.
For more information, link HERE.

READY-TO-DRINK REFRIGERATED COFFEE AND MILK BEVERAGE. (posted September 19, 2016)
Shamrock Farms introduces Cold Brew Coffee & Milk.
The fresh dairy product starts with 100% Colombian beans roasted and ground to perfection, then steeped in cold water for a silky smooth flavor.
This gets blended with Shamrock Farms’ locally sourced milk that is free from artificial growth hormones and sweetened with a touch of real cane sugar.
Each 12-ounce bottle contains double the amount of caffeine of a cup of coffee.
Cold Brew Coffee & Milk comes in three varieties. They are: Mocha, Original and Vanilla.
Distribution begins this fall throughout Shamrock Farms’ home state of Arizona, then launches nationally in 2017.
The refrigerated coffee category is up 48% according to IRI, while the cold brew products category is up 115% according to Mintel.
Millennials are driving the growth of cold brew coffee, as they appreciate the smoother, less acidic taste of cold brew to its iced coffee counterpart, according to the company.
“Refrigerated, ready-to-drink coffee is one of the fastest growing beverage categories,” says Ann Ocaña, chief marketing officer for Shamrock Foods Company. “Our research revealed the opportunity to pair the smooth taste of cold brew coffee with our farm fresh milk, creating a taste profile that is spot on for both the cold brew fan and those just discovering the trend. We always have something new brewing for our milk and this time that can be taken literally. Coffee and milk has long been the perfect match, but we’re making it easier and tastier to enjoy them together.”
For more information, link HERE.

SHELF-STABLE YOGURT DRINK BURSTS WITH JUICE BALLS (posted September 5, 2016)
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., introduces Baoquzhu.
The UHT fruity dairy beverage contains juice-filled alginate balls that burst in the mouth when gently chewed.
The drinks come in two flavors--Apple and Strawberry—and were developed for teenagers’ taste buds and their desire for new food and beverage experiences.
This first-of-its kind beverage concept took two years to progress from product idea to market launch.
The product launch is accompanied by a comprehensive marketing campaign involving TV, magazines, and online social media channels.
Yili is using actor and singer Jay Chou in its advertising. Chou is known in Asia mainly for his rap music and is a favorite among teenagers.
View a promotional video ad HERE.

FLAVORED MILK GETS A BOOST OF PROTEIN (posted September 1, 2016)
Nestlé USA introduces Nesquik Protein Plus flavored milk drink.
Each 14-ounce single-serve bottle of new Nesquik Protein Plus is packed with 23 grams of protein to help consumers reach their protein-intake goals for the day.
Labels flag “proudly made with real milk,” with ingredient statements identifying low-fat milk as the first ingredient. A protein boost comes form added milk protein concentrate.
Nesquik Protein Plus comes in Chocolate and Vanilla flavors.
The milk drinks contains no artificial sweeteners and labels make the claim that the drinks have 28% less sugar than the leading protein-enhanced flavored milk.
Nesquik Protein Plus is shelf stable until opened.
For more information, link HERE.

COLD-BREW COFFEE AND MILK (posted August 30, 2016)
Peet’s introduces ready-to-drink cold-brew coffee line to the San Francisco Bay area.
The line features Baridi Black, as well as two lattes--Coffee au Lait and Dark Chocolate—all made with Peet’s freshly roasted beans that are cold brewed to the same standard used in its cafés.
Both lattes blend the cold brew with reduced-fat rBST-free milk and pure cane sugar.
The lattes come in 10-ounce single-serve gable-top cartons and have a suggested retail price of $3.99.
A carton of Coffee au Lait contains 160 calories, 4 grams of fat, 20 grams of sugar and 7 grams of protein.
A carton of Dark Chocolate contains 150 calories, 3.5 grams of fat, 23 grams of sugar and 4 grams of protein. The drink features rich Guittard cocoa.
“We’re proud to launch our ready-to-drink line during our 50th anniversary year as these new Cold Brew beverages build on the heritage of Peet’s Coffee and our five decades of coffee craftsmanship,” says Dave Burwick, Peet’s Coffee CEO. “Coffee consumers are increasingly sophisticated and by leveraging the equity we have in coffee, we’re introducing beverages that will delight not just our existing fan base of Peetniks, but all coffee lovers.”
Peet’s is providing direct store delivery of its new cold brew beverages in its own refrigerated trucks to ensure product makes it to shelves as quickly as possible and under the best conditions, so every bottle and carton is as fresh and flavorful as possible, according to the company.
For more information, link HERE.

COLD BREW WITH CHOCOLATE MILK AND MORE (posted August 16, 2016)
Uncommon Coffee Roasters and Guernsey Farms Dairy is rolling out three ready-to-drink coffee beverages.
Saugatuck, MI-based Uncommon Coffee Roasters has been serving cold brew coffee for more than 10 years.
Instead of pouring hot brewed coffee over ice, cold brew coffee is brewed cold, just like the name suggests.
This brew method requires time, sometimes as much as 24 hours, and uses cold water rather than heat to extract the coffee’s sugars, oils and caffeine. The result is a smooth, less bitter and more refreshing cup of java.
In mid-2015, Uncommon Coffee Roasters set out to find a local dairy supplier who shared their love for delicious taste, quality products and excellent customer service. This is when Uncommon Coffee Roasters met Guernsey Farms Dairy, a Michigan-based, family-owned company with more than 75 years of dairy expertise.
The two companies are now introducing three ready-to-drink coffee beverages in 16-ounce gable-top cartons.
The varieties are:
Cold Brew Coffee Straight, which is a smooth-bodied drink with notes of roasted walnut, caramel and creamy chocolate. An 8-ounce serving contains a mere 3 calories.
Cold Brew Coffee with Half & Half, which is a creamy, sweet and caffeinated drink. An 8-ounce serving contains 110 calories, 4 grams of fat, 8 grams of sugar and 2 grams of protein.
Cold Brew Coffee with Chocolate Milk, is cold brew infused with Guernsey Farms Dairy’s award-winning chocolate milk. An 8-ounce serving contains 95 calories, 2 grams of fat, 13 grams of sugar and 3 grams of protein.
The first production run sold out so fast that the companies had to more than triple production before the first month (June 2016) of distribution ended.
For more information, link HERE.

CLEAN-LABEL WHEY DRINKS (posted August 8, 2016)
Premier Nutrition Corporation launches PowerBar whey-based beverages.
PowerBar, the original energy bar, is adding Clean Whey Protein Drinks to its rapidly evolving portfolio of real and energizing foods.
In response to consumer requests for cleaner ingredient labels, PowerBar Clean Whey products feature no artificial sweeteners and high-quality whey protein for sustained energy.
“Clean foods have risen in popularity over the years as consumers have become more health conscious and savvy regarding how to power their bodies both on and off the field,” says Eric Zaltas, vice president of R&D at Premier Nutrition Corporation. “PowerBar Clean Whey protein bars and drinks are on trend with the movement toward removing artificial sweeteners, colors and flavors from foods and utilizing high-quality proteins, like the whey protein we use in the Clean Whey product line.”
The Clean Whey products arrive in the midst of a complete relaunch for the brand, as PowerBar unveils a more approachable personality.
With ongoing new product launches, PowerBar is reminding all active players in the sports world that its food and beverages offer convenient, nutrient-dense and great-tasting options.
“Earlier this year, we committed to better understanding our consumer and evolving our food and beverages to re-establish PowerBar as a brand for all athletes, including the many social sport enthusiasts who celebrate the joy and community of sport each week,” says Doug Cornille, PowerBar vice president of marketing. “Our new Clean Whey product line is just another step in our journey to become more transparent and to power these communities through improved and on trend nutrition. It demonstrates our ability to listen to consumers and respond, and we are excited for the future of PowerBar.”
A single-serve 16.9-milliliter bottle of the drink contains 15 grams of whey protein, 0 grams of sugar and 70 calories, as a result of being sweetened with stevia.
It is a light, refreshing alternative to a traditional dairy-based protein shake and can be used during or after a workout, as a healthy snack or meal replacement, according to the company.
The drink will hit retail shelves in October 2016 in two flavors: Berry Pomegranate and Fruit Punch.
For more information, link HERE.

SQUEEZABLE FRUIT AND WHEY PROTEIN (posted August 3, 2016)
SmashPack Protein is a new all-natural, high-protein and real fruit nutritional snack.
These spouted squeeze packs are for athletes and anyone on-the-go looking for a quick, healthy snack/meal replacement made from real food.
Each pouch is packed with 14 grams of high-quality whey protein, one serving of real fruit, 5 grams of healthy fats and is only 180 calories.
The line of protein packs come in three flavors, each with a short list of recognizable ingredients.
Mixed Berry is made with blackberries, blueberries, raspberries and strawberries.
Orange Peach contains bananas, oranges and peaches.
Tropical Fruit blends bananas, mangos and pineapples with real coconut cream.
SmashPack Protein is shelf stable and free of soy, gluten, artificial ingredients, and is naturally sweetened by the fruit it holds.
For more information, link HERE.

CANADIANS GET THEIR FAVORITE COFFEE IN BOTTLED FORMAT (posted August 2, 2016)
Canadians can now take their Iced Capp break whenever and wherever they want.
Tim Hortons now offers new bottled Iced Capp in three flavors: Original, Mocha and Vanilla.
“The iconic Iced Capp was first launched in 1999 and quickly grew to become one of our most popular cold beverages,” says David Clanachan, president and COO, Tim Hortons Canada. “Our new bottled Iced Capp features the same unmistakable taste as the classic Iced Capp and is the perfect way to make sure our guests are never without their favorite cold drink.”
The refreshing coffee-based beverage is blended with the goodness of 100% Canadian milk for a rich, creamy coffee flavor and balanced sweetness.
A 300-milliliter bottle contains 300 calories, 6 grams of fat and 8 grams of protein.
For more information, link HERE.

READY-TO-DRINK ORGANIC ICED TEA, FRESH FROM THE FARM (posted July 26, 2016)
Kimball Brook Farm is more than farm-fresh milk.
This Vermont dairy bottles four varieties of organic iced tea at its creamery: Green Mountain Organic Creamery.
Available in 16-ounce plastic bottles, there are four varieties of iced tea.
They are: Sweetened Iced Black Tea with Lemon, Unsweetened Iced Black Tea with Lemon, Sweetened Iced Green Tea with Mint and Unsweetened Iced Green Tea with Mint.
For more information, link HERE.

READY-TO-DRINK CLEAR WHEY PROTEIN BEVERAGE (posted June 2, 2016)
BiPro USA, a division of Davisco, a business unit of Agropur Inc., introduces BiPro Protein Water in two flavors.
BiPro Protein Water offers the nutritional benefits of whey protein isolate to go.
This new product carries one scoop of BiPro (20 grams of protein) per bottle and stays true to the brand’s clean label.
The ingredient legend includes only five items: water, whey protein isolate, phosphoric acid, natural flavor and stevia extract.
Each 16.9-ounce bottle contains zero grams of fat, sugar and carbohydrates in just 90 calories.
BiPro Protein Water comes in two flavors: Lemon Lift and Peach Power.
Each bottle retails for $3.99 to $4.99.
For more information, link HERE.

NEW REFRIGERATED COLD-BREW COFFEE LINE (posted May 10, 2016)
WhiteWave introduces STOK Cold-Brew Iced Coffee.
The company cold brews an Arabica-based blend, using a higher ratio of coffee beans to water than typical hot brewing.
This cold-brew process involves steeping beans at a lower temperature for 10 hours.
The 48-ounce multi-serve bottles comes in two varieties: Not Too Sweet Black and Unsweet Black.
The 13.7-ounce single-serve bottles come in these two flavors, as well as Mocha, which is made with 2% low-fat made, and delivers 130 calories, 2 grams of fat and 4 grams of protein.
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ARTISAN-CRAFTED, GRASS-FED WHEY PROTEIN BEVERAGE (posted May 2, 2016)
Wisconsin Specialty Protein now offers ready-to-drink whey beverage.
This shelf-stable drink comes in two flavors, with both packing in 26 grams of whey that originated from milk from grass-fed Wisconsin cows.
The protein sources are whey protein isolate, milk protein isolate and nonfat dry milk.
Chocolate is made with Fair Trade Certified dark chocolate cocoa. One bottle contains 200 calories, 1 gram of fat and 18 grams of sugar.
Vanilla is flavored with bourbon vanilla. One bottle contains 180 calories, no fat and 16 grams of sugar.
Sugars are kept low by using organic stevia in combination with organic unrefined cane sugar.
The company has its origins in the late 2000s when it launched tera’swhey whey protein powders, which was developed to provide artisan cheesemakers an outlet for specialty whey.
A few years ago, the company began working with The Wisconsin Center for Dairy Research (CDR) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, to develop the ready-to-drink concept. The company had previously worked with CDR to create a line the whey protein powders, which deliver 16 grams to 30 grams of protein per serving when reconstituted according to directions.
“We focus on Wisconsin producers, first and foremost,” says Julio Del Cioppo, director of sales and marketing. “We generally source our whey from cheesemakers that are within 200 miles of the plant in Reedsburg, WI, which is central to many artisan cheesemakers.”
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PENNSYLVANIA DAIRY GROWS ITS CRAFTED BEVERAGES LINE (posted April 19, 2016)
Turkey Hill Dairy introduces Haymakers.
The refrigerated beverage line is based on a century-old farmer’s recipe for epically crafted ciders, punches and teas, with thirst-throttling agents like ginger, molasses, honey and vinegar…and legend, according to the company.
There are six varieties: Berry Punch, Lemon Punch, Slightly Sweet Tea, Original Cider, Sweet Tea and Tart Cider.
The drinks come in 18.5-ounce (1.16 pint) and 57.6-ounce (1.8 quart) plastic bottles.
Turkey Hill has long been a leader in the refrigerated ready-to-drink tea and fruity beverage category.
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Beverages 2012 - 2017

(Juices, Teas and Dairy-Based)