PepsiCo, Purchase, N.Y., has published its 2023 progress report on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) results. The 2023 ESG Reporting Suite includes the ESG Summary, ESG Topics A-Z and the ESG Data Hub, providing a detailed update on pep+, its global transformation program that seeks to drive long-term business performance and value.

Jim Beam is relaunching Jim Beam Black featuring an enhanced premium liquid, aged for seven years. In addition to its enhanced liquid, Jim Beam Black debuts an updated packaging design, signaling a more premium and mature whiskey.

Chattanooga Whiskey announced its latest offering: the Founder’s 12th Anniversary Blend. 

This year marked the 29th iteration of the New Product Pacesetters report from Circana. The 2023 New Product Pacesetters garnered a $6.1 billion in combined year-one sales across food, beverage and nonfood products, which was slightly less than the $7 billion achieved by 2022 Pacesetter sales.

The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA), FMI - The Food Industry Association and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) issued a joint commitment related to the responsible marketing and merchandising of crossover alcohol products.

NBPure, in partnership with influencer, bestselling author and mom Andrea Hannemann, announced the launch of Earthy Andy Hawaiian Hydration.