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Simply Spiked® is turning up the heat for 21+ fans with the launch of its new Simply Spiked® Tropical Variety Pack – a lively new addition to the brand’s popular lineup of ready to drink offerings with 5 % real fruit juice that is squeezed then concentrated.

Inspired by the tropical flavours that fans love, this new pack delivers a juicy escape with 5 % real fruit juice that is squeezed then concentrated, 5 % ABV, and just the right touch of carbonation. The Simply Spiked Tropical Variety Pack introduces two brand-new pineapple-forward flavours:

  • Signature Pineapple: The bright, juicy pineapple taste is a fresh wave of new flavour sending your taste buds on a one-way trip to the tropics.
  • Mango Pineapple: Dive into ripe, juicy mango flavor with a splash of pineapple. This exotic blend of refreshingly tasty and sweetly satisfying flavours will have you on island time in no time.

As a bonus, Simply Spiked is giving its beloved Lemonade Variety Pack a flavour remix with the addition of Raspberry Lemonade, making its official debut in the lineup in time for summer, offering fans even more choices for summer refreshments.

Simply Spiked Tropical is available in the US in 12-packs of 12-oz cans starting this spring and Simply Spiked Raspberry Lemonade can be found in the Simply Spiked Lemonade Variety Pack.

New season, new flavour, new non-carbonated way to refresh this spring

Raspberry Dragonfruit is Happy Thursday’s bold spin on the hottest flavours trending with 21+ Gen Z drinkers. Inspired by top-selling non-alcoholic refreshers, Raspberry Dragonfruit taps into a growing demand among new legal-aged drinkers who crave the flavours they know and love from their favourite fruity coffee-house beverages.

Dragonfruit-flavoured beverages have experienced a 111 % increase on menus over the past four years1, showcasing the growing popularity of this flavour. So get ready for a spring refresh because Happy Thursday’s Raspberry Dragonfruit is here, vibrantly coloured and packing a bold 4.4 % ABV in every sip. Bursting with tropical raspberry dragonfruit flavour, this refreshingly smooth spiked refresher is ready to be this season’s go-to sip!

The bubble-free trend isn’t going anywhere, driven by the shifting preferences of today’s new wave of drinkers. Many consumers say that carbonated drinks make them feel bloated, leading to discomfort, which is a main driver in the demand for smooth spiked refreshers over fizzy seltzers.

Since its 2024 launch, Happy Thursday has redefined non-carbonated spiked refreshers with bold, fruit-forward flavours made for any day of the week. Because with Happy Thursday, why wait for Friday?

Consumers 21+ can spring into Thursday with the new Raspberry Dragonfruit, available in the U.S. in 12-oz. packs, by visiting www.drinkhappythursday.com.

1Source: Datassential Menutrends 2024

Hard seltzer brand officially launches into the hard beverage category with four electric flavours

The hard seltzer brand was first introduced to consumers in August 2020 as part of the brand’s soft launch in test markets across the U.S. The newest product to hit shelves will reflect a new, eye-catching packaging update featuring a sleek and modern design and enhanced logo based off learnings from the soft launch.

“We are thrilled to introduce a new alternative to the adult beverage world that delivers the taste our consumers are looking for while shattering the expectations of what everyone has come to expect from hard seltzer,” said CEO of Sparkling Ice Spiked, Chris Hall. “With full flavor and zero sugar, we’re confident that the new Sparkling Ice Spiked will satisfy your hard seltzer cravings and quickly become your go-to beverage for everyday entertaining, outdoor grilling, and weekend escapes.”

Along with the product launch, the team behind Sparkling Ice Spiked is also launching a nationwide sales and marketing campaign. The campaign will come to life through in-person and at-home activations, including in-store POS and holiday promotions, earned media outreach and mailers, influencer programming, targeted digital media and banner ads, paid social, and more.

Sparkling Ice Spiked variety packs are available now at select retailers across the U.S.

About Sparkling Ice Spiked™
Sparkling Ice Spiked hard seltzer is made with zero sugar and combines sparkling water, real fruit flavor, and 4 % alcohol made from cane sugar. With only 80 calories, Sparkling Ice Spiked offers a full-flavoured ready-to-drink hard selzter in four satisfying flavours: Cherry Lime Cooler, Lemonade Refresher, Ruby Fizz, and Strawberry Citrus Smash. Sparkling Ice Spiked is based in Preston, Washington, with products available at select retail locations nationwide.