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Convenience store beverage sales are proving remarkably resilient, even as consumer traffic cools and economic uncertainty lingers. 

Beverage sales have accelerated (+2.9% YoY) during the second quarter, per a recent Goldman Sachs Equity Research survey. Retailers are crediting steady innovation, seasonal demand and continued consumer interest in functional drinks for keeping the channel on the up despite softer store visits.

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💪 RYSE is building on its protein expertise with a line of bottled Protein Shakes, rolling out to retailers now. Read the full story

🍊 PopUp Bagels locations nationwide are introducing a limited-time “Tangerine Dream Butter” schmear, made with Natalie’s Juices’ Tangerine Juice. See all of the details

💧 Recoup is introducing a complete brand refresh featuring new packaging, improved taste and a new blend of organic prebiotic fibers. Learn more

0️⃣ Zeronimo, an Austrian alcohol-free wine brand, is launching its Zeronimo Rosé 2025 in the U.S. as a limited edition offering. Check out the details

Looking for more? This week’s new products gallery include LTOs from BERO and Coffee mate, protein-enhanced offerings from OWYN and Nurri, and an intoxicating hemp refresher for golfers from Tree Time. 

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The mercury rose significantly during the first two weeks of July, pushing consumers to grab for cold drinks as they battled the heat. 

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Lollapalooza has added a new starring act: THC drinks. The long-running music festival announced Señorita as its first-ever Official THC Beverage Partner.

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Kentucky congressman Andy Barr introduced a hemp legalization bill – the Lawful Hemp Protection Act – to the U.S. House this week. 

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Here’s a look at leading headlines from around the beverage industry. Go beyond the headlines with Insiders access.

1. Vita Coco Takes Aim at Super Premium, Buys Copra for $175M

2. Nestlé Enters Joint Venture For Premium Water, Beverage Brands

3. Hemp Beverage Leaders Line Up Behind New Bill

4. As Adult Non-Alc Goes Mainstream, Brands Rethink On-Premise Playbooks

5. Organic Traditions Raises $10.5M To Fund U.S. Growth

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