As heat indexes spike across the country, Pepsi unveiled a new refreshing option for cola fans to enjoy during the hot summer months – aspartame-free Diet Pepsi. Now, consumers can begin to purchase aspartame-free Diet Pepsi with the crisp taste fans have come to expect from Pepsi.

Nestlé Health Science has announced the launch of the next generation of nutrition drinks -- 4 fluid-ounce size BOOST Calorie Smart® 100 Calories Balanced Nutritional Drink and BOOST® Compact Complete Nutritional Drink.

FAL Food and Beverages, a FAL Group brand, launched new product offerings from Coco Joy, the first all-natural portfolio of coconut products. The Coco Joy collection now includes premium classic and flavored coconut waters, natural and flavored coconut milks, natural and flavored coconut oils, coconut flour, coconut sugar and coconut chips.

Celestial Seasonings®, a brand of The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. launched several new lines of coffeehouse-style beverages featuring the goodness of tea plus on-trend flavors like Dirty Chai and Matcha Green.

Bacardi rum, the world's most awarded rum, announced the latest addition to the iconic brand's flavored rum family, Bacardi Tangerine. Now available nationwide and with a new bottle design, Bacardi Tangerine, is infused with rich tangerine flavors to create a tangy and fresh taste, inspired by the brand's Caribbean heritage.

As summer temperatures steadily rise, staying properly hydrated amidst the humidity is something of an art form. With an increasing number of consumers already rejecting carbonated soft drinks for health reasons—combined with the dehydrating effects sugary beverages can potentially have on the body—its seems the temperature's just right for the bottled water market to thrive.

Peet’s Coffee introduced Mighty Leaf iced teas and iced tea infusions at its retail locations nationwide.

Jamba Juice Company announced that it's teaming up with ClassPass, a fitness membership, for a special event collaboration to unveil three new flavor additions to its Freshly Squeezed Juice line.

Owl's Brew is the first tea "crafted for cocktails."

Much like the arrival of France's Beaujolais Nouveau wine and craft brewers young summer ales, the first-picked Shincha tea leaves are celebrated for its fresh balance of subtle sweetness and smooth umami character. With only limited amounts available each year, Shincha is highly sought after by tea enthusiasts.