Silk, a plant-based beverage brand, is shaking up the protein and plant-based categories with its latest innovation: Silk Protein, a new high-protein, plant-based beverage with 13g of complete plant protein per serving. As more people look to diversify their protein sources, there’s an opportunity for more plant-based options. Varied sources of protein across lean meats,…

Royal Cup Coffee and Tea, a manufacturer and distributor of premium coffee and tea, announced a major expansion of its popular Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Cold Brew line. Building on the success of its Signature Cold Brew Sweet Latte, the company is introducing four new flavors: Black Cold Brew, Cold Brew Caramel Latte, Cold Brew Vanilla Latte…

People with genetic mutations that leave them with an LDL cholesterol of 30 mg/dL live exceptionally long lives. Can we duplicate that effect with drugs? Data extrapolated from large cholesterol-lowering trials using statin drugs suggest that the incidence of cardiovascular events like heart attacks would approach zero if LDL cholesterol could be forced down below…

De La Calle, a modern Mexican soda brand inspired by the street tradition of tepache, is kicking off the new year with a new launch: Strawberry Citrus. The new flavor iadebuting alongside the brand’s new campaign, Frutas. Strawberry Citrus blends juicy strawberries with a bright mix of citrus for a crisp, refreshing soda experience. Crafted…

Why might healthy lifestyle choices wipe out 90% of our risk for having a heart attack, while drugs may only reduce risk by 20% to 30%? On the standard American diet, atherosclerosis—hardening of the arteries, the number one killer of men and women—has been found to start in our teens. Investigators collected about 3,000 sets…

SWRL, a Makgeolli seltzer, officially launched in the US, introducing Korea’s iconic cloudy rice wine to the hard seltzer aisle. At 3.7% ABV, zero sugar, and just 89 calories, SWRL offers a lighter way to drink—without stripping away texture or character. Instead of chasing the ultra-clear, the brand introduced a softly cloudy, rice-fermented alternative built…

They say there are times when what’s old is new again. That certainly applies to two of the beverage platform’s oldest categories: coffee and tea. Ready-to-drink processors are actively and creatively extending both sectors with new forms and flavors. For a deeper review, Prepared Foods Chief Editor Bob Garrison interviewed Ana Rodriguez, marketing director at…

Jade Leaf Matcha, a matcha brand and purveyor of premium yet affordable matcha, announced the launch of its newest ready-to-mix latte flavor: Pistachio Matcha Latte Mix. Available exclusively at Target, the new flavor expands Jade Leaf’s popular latte lineup with a creamy, nutty twist designed for longtime matcha lovers and newcomers exploring the category. Blending…

By losing 15% of their body weight, nearly 90% of those who have had type 2 diabetes for less than four years may achieve remission. Currently, more than half a billion adults have diabetes, and about a 50% increase is expected in another generation. I’ve got tons of videos on the best diets for diabetes,…

The Coca-Cola Company announced a series of leadership changes designed to bring the business closer to consumers and enable faster technology adoption across the enterprise, unlocking future growth. All appointments take effect March 31, 2026. As announced Dec. 11, 2025, Henrique Braun, currently executive vice president and chief operating officer, will become CEO effective March…