MJF Beverage Partnership (MJFBP) is delighted to announce an exciting new collaboration with Sri Lankan fashion model, designer, and artist, Asia Hewapathirana.

The imagery in this new collaboration demonstrates how Dilmah Craft Iced Tea provides a gateway to wellbeing, offering refreshment, adventure, joy, and wonder – all steeped in the spirit of Sri Lanka.

Made from handpicked Ceylon tea leaves, Dilmah Craft Iced Tea is real tea, with real benefits – rich in natural antioxidants to support everyday wellbeing and health.

Connecting with the natural world is central to health, wellness, peace and clarity. Highlighting this link, MJFBP’s collaboration with Asia focuses on scenes of yoga and meditation, interspersed with shots of daily life in Sri Lanka, with stunning beaches, local produce markets and popular tourist spots.

With every tea leaf individually handpicked in Dilmah’s tea gardens in Sri Lanka, Dilmah Craft Iced Tea brings nature to consumers’ daily routine. Within hours of picking, the Ceylon leaves are brewed on-site into a high-quality tea concentrate at Dilmah’s Rilhena Estate manufacturing plant. This commitment to traditional, artisan tea production methods means that unlike other iced tea products on the market, Dilmah Craft Iced Tea retains all the freshness and flavour of real Ceylon tea, rich in healthy antioxidants and polyphenols.

There is enormous potential for beverages containing real tea in the global beverage market. Dilmah Craft Iced Tea combines the endlessly complex flavours of Ceylon Tea with a range of appetising pairings, melding Dilmah’s heritage of quality and authenticity with the modern Iced Tea category.

Flavours include:

• Lemon Ice Tea: A refreshing duo of lemon and black tea, a classic summer taste.
• Jasmine Green Ice Tea: An easy choice for hot days, with a harmonious combination of jasmine and green tea.
• Lychee Ice Tea: A new taste experience with its unique combination of exotic lychee and Ceylon black tea.

Each sip of Dilmah Craft Iced Tea expresses Dilmah founder Merrill J. Fernando’s lifetime of devotion to tea, bringing decades of knowledge and understanding of Camellia sinensis to a new beverage category, for a new generation of consumers. Dilmah’s values are supported throughout the entire production process, from hand-picked tea leaves to chilled, delicious end-product.

Dilmah Craft Iced Tea is the original iced tea produced using Ceylon Tea. Since its launch in 2021, it has quickly become a leader in the Global Craft Iced Tea category. It is currently sold in more than 25 countries.

For more information about Dilmah Craft Iced Tea and the possibilities offered by healthy, tea-based beverages, the team will be available to meet at SIAL from 17-21 October in Paris, France.

Two classic warm-weather favourites, now in frozen ready-to-drink cocktail pouches – no blender required

As consumers 21+ look for refreshing, affordable ways to enjoy cocktails at home, Daily’s Cocktails, the leader in frozen ready-to-drink cocktail pouches, is introducing two refreshing additions – Spiked Strawberry Lemonade and Spiked Iced Tea Lemonade.

Lemonade and tea-flavoured ready-to-drink beverages remain at the forefront of the category, with lemonade representing 11 % of dollar sales and tea at 5 %, both continuing to gain traction as consumer demand for refreshing flavour profiles grows.¹

Daily’s takes those familiar favourites and transforms them into bold, flavour-forward frozen cocktails all in its signature, single-serve pouch format.

Each 10 oz. pouch (MSRP $1.99) delivers 5 % ABV and slushy-style enjoyment without the blender, ice, or mess. Simply freeze, massage, and enjoy.

Spiked Strawberry Lemonade balances bright citrus with juicy strawberry flavour for a sweet-tart finish, while Spiked Iced Tea Lemonade pairs smooth tea notes with crisp lemonade flavour for a refreshing twist on a backyard classic.

At a time when consumers are increasingly value-conscious, Daily’s frozen cocktail pouches offer an accessible way to enjoy a frozen cocktail experience at home – no expensive bar tab or equipment required.

Spiked Strawberry Lemonade and Spiked Iced Tea Lemonade will be available in the US beginning spring 2026.

¹Source: Circana Multi Outlet+, Latest 52 Weeks ending 2-15-2026

With distractions at an all-time high, Pure Leaf helps Americans find focus with a new functional iced tea and partnership with digital wellness tool Brick

Pure Leaf introduces Pure Leaf Mental Focus, the brand’s first line of sparkling, real brewed iced teas, made with naturally occurring caffeine from black tea and added L-theanine, to help support attention and focus.

In a world full of notifications, texts and endless to-dos, it has become increasingly difficult to focus on the projects that matter – a reason why more than 80 % of Americans say they’re looking for ways to unplug and take a break from the digital world¹. To introduce Pure Leaf Mental Focus, Pure Leaf is teaming up with two-time Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles and digital wellness tool Brick to highlight the importance of finding focus when it’s needed most.

Pure Leaf Mental Focus key features

• Product: New Pure Leaf Mental Focus, real brewed sparkling iced teas made with naturally occurring caffeine from black tea and added L-theanine (an amino acid found in tea leaves)
• Benefit: Formulated to help support attention and focus amid everyday distractions
• Flavours: Peach; raspberry
• Nutrition: 69 mg caffeine; 0g sugar; 0 calories (12 fl oz can)
• Availability: In the US including all major retailers, convenience stores, gas stations and online

“Functional drinks are no longer niche. People want products that keep up with their lives,” says Zach Harris, Vice President and General Manager, Pepsi Lipton Tea Partnership North America. “Pure Leaf Mental Focus delivers great flavour, plus added benefits. It’s a real brewed iced tea with naturally occurring caffeine from black tea and added L-theanine, making it a smart option for busy days, especially as packed schedules and constant distractions have become the norm.”

How Jordan Chiles finds her focus

Jordan Chiles knows what it takes to stay focused while juggling elite training, gymnastics competitions, school, and touring. Her ability to stay locked in under pressure reflects the mindset required to keep pace with a demanding schedule. Anchored by a consistent pre-competition routine that includes unplugging and meditating, Chiles prioritises getting into the right headspace for whatever challenge comes next, big or small. Pure Leaf Mental Focus iced teas complement that routine, helping support focus throughout her day, from schoolwork to training to her daily to-do list.

“My days move fast, and distractions can add up quickly,” says Chiles. “I’ve learned the biggest game changer is protecting my focus. Whether I’m heading into practice, studying, traveling, or preparing for a competition, I try to be intentional about where my energy goes and make sure I’m in the right headspace. Pure Leaf Mental Focus helps support my attention so I can lock in on what matters and take on whatever comes next.”

The Mental Focus Dock

In an era of nonstop notifications, texts, and endless scrolling, Pure Leaf is partnering with Brick, a digital wellness tool designed to temporarily block distracting apps and websites on phones. Together, they created the Mental Focus Dock, a custom coaster that holds a can of Pure Leaf Mental Focus and a Brick device. The dock’s base houses the Brick to enable blocking selected apps, while the top keeps Pure Leaf Mental Focus close at hand to help support focus and enable people to power through their to-do lists.

Beginning April 28, 2026, consumers can enter for a chance to win a limited-edition Mental Focus Dock by visiting http://www.PureLeafMentalFocus.com. Winners will receive a Pure Leaf Mental Focus kit that includes both flavours of the new Pure Leaf Mental Focus iced tea – Raspberry and Peach, a Brick, and a limited-edition Mental Focus Dock.

¹Source: Talker Research, 2026

MJF Beverage Partnership shared that Dilmah Craft Iced Tea has been recognised with a distinction in the Golden Innovations FMCG & Retail competition.

The awards distinguish the most ambitious and innovative products in the FMCG industry – those that inspire the market and set new directions. The winners were chosen by genuine consumers, giving the awards the credibility of real-world brand recognition.

Distributed in Poland by Gourmet Foods Polska, Dilmah Craft Iced Tea in Lychee Black Tea flavour was recognised in the ‘Tea-Based Drinks’ category, confirming that the quality, authenticity and unique flavour of Dilmah Iced Tea are the perfect recipe for market success.

The soft sweetness of the regal lychee fruit, with its aromatic and succulent nature, is delicious paired with fragrant, black Ceylon tea. Popular for its refreshing taste, the lychee flavour market is experiencing significant growth, driven by consumer trends and demand for exotic, floral, and sweet-tart profiles in premium, health-conscious, and functional beverage products.

Delicious poured over ice, blended into cocktails, or enjoyed on-the-go, Dilmah Craft Iced Tea is refreshing, chilled, natural and delicious, containing all the goodness of Ceylon tea. It is made using single-origin Ceylon Tea leaves, handpicked in the tea gardens of Sri Lanka, then brewed and perfected on-site to maintain freshness, flavour and antioxidants.

Spindrift Beverage Co., Inc., a beverage brand made with real squeezed fruit, launched Spindrift^® Tea, a line of non-carbonated iced teas made with real brewed tea and real squeezed fruit. The launch extends Spindrift’s commitment to beverages made without ultra-processed shortcuts, and as the only beverage brand with the full portfolio verified under the Non-Ultraprocessed Food (Non-UPF) Standard.

While tea is one of the most consumed beverages in the world, much of the ready-to-drink aisle remains driven by sugars and non-sugar sweeteners, while products with real squeezed fruit account for less than 1 % of the category. By pairing real brewed tea and fruit, Spindrift sets a new standard for ready-to-drink tea delivering brighter flavour and a naturally balanced, easy-to-enjoy alternative to traditional sweet tea.

Spindrift Tea, the first release from the brand’s Ventures Lab, is the result of three years of development and brings together custom-brewed black and green tea blends with fruit sourced from trusted growing regions and long-standing farm partners:

• Lemon Black Tea – brewed black tea with California lemon juice and crisp apple
• Blood Orange Black Tea – black tea layered with vibrant blood orange and citrus notes
• Raspberry Black Tea – black tea blended with Pacific Northwest raspberries
• Peach Green Tea – green tea with sun-ripened Pacific Northwest peaches

To achieve the right balance between the tea and fruit, Spindrift partnered with one of North America’s largest leaf tea importers to develop custom black and green tea blends sourced from 16 global origins, including China, India, Indonesia, and Argentina. The proprietary blends were designed specifically to complement real fruit ensuring both ingredients shine in every sip. Select flavours include a small amount of organic agave for a naturally ‘slightly sweet’ taste.

Spindrift Tea is now available on Amazon and Drinkspindrift.com and launches in select retailers in the US beginning March 2026, with expanded distribution throughout the year. The line will be available in 12oz cans in 6-packs and variety packs.

About Spindrift Beverage Co.
Spindrift Beverage Co., Inc. is challenging people’s expectations of how good a beverage can be. Founded in 2010 on the belief that the best tastes come directly from nature, Spindrift is the only sparkling water in America made with real squeezed fruit. Real fruit tastes better^®, that is the Spindrift difference. Every Spindrift product is crafted to celebrate the aroma, texture, and taste of real squeezed fruit — never from concentrate — in every sip. Spindrift® Sparkling Water is available in the US, and Spindrift^® Soda and Spindrift® Tea are available in select retailers and online. The company donates to environmental not-for-profits through membership in 1 % For the Planet. Spindrift is headquartered in Newton, Mass (USA).

Starbucks Coffee Japan, Ltd. announced that it will eliminate single-use plastic straws from nearly 1,500 stores across Japan and begin providing paper straws to customers starting in January 2020. The new paper straws are made from responsibly-sourced paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council^® (FSC), available in standard sizes for iced beverages and large sizes for Frappuccino^® blended beverages.

The new standard-sized paper straws will be available in select stores beginning in January, with a complete rollout to all stores across the Japan market by March. Large-sized straws for Frappuccino blended beverages will be available in all store by May. All paper straws will come in paper packaging with positive messages about sustainability.

“Since we announced our global commitment to eliminate single-use plastic straws across all stores by the end of 2020, Starbucks Japan has focused tirelessly on finding a straw alternative that meets our quality standards,” said Takafumi Minaguchi, representative director and ceo, Starbucks Japan. “We’re pleased to announce that we’ve achieved our goal. As technologies and innovations evolve, we see opportunities to continue to develop the premium Starbucks Experience our customers love in a sustainable way.”

Starbucks continues to explore innovative ways to reduce single-use plastics in stores throughout Japan. Since the first store opened in Ginza, Tokyo in 1996, Starbucks stores in Japan have offered a 20 yen discount for customers who bring their own cups or tumblers.