Beverages
Sip Responsibly with Pop Jones: Elevating Craft Soda to Healthier Heights
Jones Soda Co. introduces Pop Jones, a low-calorie, functional soda with natural ingredients, prebiotics, and zinc, featuring five unique flavors, launching next month.
Soda lovers, rejoice! If you’ve been searching for a flavorful refreshment that won’t sabotage your health goals, your quest ends here. Craft soda trailblazer, Jones Soda Co., is stepping into the functional beverage arena with the launch of Pop Jones, a line of all-natural, low-calorie sodas crafted to tantalize your taste buds without the guilt.
Meet Pop Jones: Flavor Without Compromise
Launching next month, Pop Jones is an exciting addition to the rapidly growing functional beverage market. Each 12 oz can contain just 30 calories—making it a standout in a category often dominated by high-sugar options. With five original, artisan-inspired flavors to choose from, you’ll find yourself savoring every sip of Cucumber Watermelon, Pineapple Ginger, Orange & Cream, Strawberry Passionfruit, and Mixed Berry & Kiwi.
But how do they taste so good and remain low-cal? Pop Jones is expertly sweetened with a clean blend of real fruit juice, pure cane sugar, and natural stevia leaf extract. This thoughtful formulation results in only 4 grams of total sugar, including just 2 grams of added sugar—which is half of what many other functional brands offer and a staggering one-twentieth of the sugar found in a standard soda.
A Health-Conscious Beverage Choice
Beyond delicious flavor, Pop Jones boasts functional ingredients designed to support a healthier lifestyle. Each can is infused with apple cider vinegar and agave inulin, both known for their prebiotic properties. The addition of 20% of your daily recommended intake of zinc further enhances immune support, making Pop Jones not just a treat but a smart beverage choice.
And the cherry on top? Pop Jones is shelf-stable, meaning no refrigeration is necessary to keep these remarkable flavors ready for your enjoyment.
A Vision for Modern Sodas
David Knight, CEO of Jones Soda, reflects on this innovation: “Functional beverages with cleaner ingredients and lower sugar content have created a new modern soda category that meets rising consumer demand for tastier and healthier food and beverage choices.” With nearly 30 years of experience in flavor innovation, Jones Soda is in an excellent position to redefine what soda can be.
Expanding the Flavor Frontier
Pop Jones joins an expanding portfolio of creative products from the beloved brand. Alongside their new functional line, you can also explore Jones Minis (7.5 oz cans of classic flavors), Jones+ (with a boost of caffeine), and even Spiked Jones that melds their industrial flavors with hard cider for a refreshing adult twist. New additions, like Jones Craft Cola and Jones Craft Zero Cola, further illustrate the brand’s commitment to variety and innovation in the beverage space.
With the recent growth of the Mary Jones cannabis brand in legal markets, Jones Soda is clearly leading the charge in expanding beyond traditional boundaries—appealing to diverse tastes and preferences.
A Rich History of Creativity
Founded in 1995 by Peter Van Stolk, Jones Soda quickly rose to prominence, earning a reputation for its unique flavors and unconventional branding. The journey has seen its share of challenges, but with consistent innovation and dedication to quality, the brand has transformed over the years, becoming a staple in craft soda.
From the bold choices of using cane sugar over high fructose corn syrup in 2006 to reimagining flavor profiles today, Jones Soda is all about providing consumers with exceptional beverages that they can enjoy responsibly.
Join the Guilt-Free Soda Revolution!
If you’re ready to refresh your beverage choices with a health-conscious spin, keep an eye out for Pop Jones at select retail locations and on JonesSoda.com next month. Here’s to a new era of soda—where you can indulge in bold flavors without compromising your health.
Join the celebration of taste and wellness with Pop Jones! Explore the delightful range of flavors crafted just for you and raise your can of better-for-you soda in cheers to health, happiness, and creativity. After all, why should quality and flavor ever be sacrificed for health? With Pop Jones, they go hand in hand!
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Red Bull Reveals the New Red Bull® Spring Edition Cherry Sakura
Red Bull has launched the limited-time Spring Edition Cherry Sakura, a seasonal flavor available nationwide in both sugar and sugar-free options. This new variant features a bright profile of cherry, cherry blossom, and a hint of almond. With 80mg of caffeine per 8.4 fl oz can, it aims to capture spring’s vibrant energy.
Red Bull is leaning into spring vibes in a big way.
In a Feb. 23, 2026 announcement out of Santa Monica, the brand revealed Red Bull Spring Edition Cherry Sakura—a limited-time flavor designed to match the season’s “let’s get outside” energy. The release is available nationwide now, and it’s coming in two options: with sugar and sugar-free.
What it tastes like
Red Bull describes the new Spring Edition as a layered flavor built for people who want something bright, floral, and a little unexpected.
Here’s the profile the company shared:
- Cherry
- Cherry blossom (sakura)
- A touch of almond flavor
The result sounds like a spring-forward twist—sweet and fruit-led up front, with a floral note and a light, nutty finish.
What to look for on shelves
If you’re scanning the cooler, Red Bull says the Spring Edition Cherry Sakura will be easy to spot.
The cans are packaged in:
- White-colored 8.4 fl oz and 12 fl oz individual cans
- Cherry-red lettering accents
Like other seasonal drops, this one is expected to move quickly. Red Bull notes it will be sold at retailers nationwide “while supplies last.”
Same functional ingredients, new seasonal flavor
Red Bull also emphasized that Spring Edition Cherry Sakura contains the same functional ingredients as Red Bull Energy Drink, with the difference being the limited-time taste.
For caffeine context, the company says one 8.4 fl oz can contains 80mg of caffeine, which it compares to about the same amount as a home-brewed cup of coffee.
The bigger picture: Red Bull’s scale keeps growing
Seasonal flavors have become a reliable way for major beverage brands to keep things fresh, and Red Bull’s numbers show why these launches matter.
According to the company, Red Bull Energy Drink is available in 178 countries, and more than 13.9 billion cans were consumed in 2025 alone.
Bottom line
If spring flavors are your thing—or you’re just ready for something new in the energy drink lineup—Red Bull Spring Edition Cherry Sakura is officially in the wild. It’s nationwide, it’s limited, and it’s available with sugar or sugar-free, so you can pick your lane and stock up before it disappears.
For more information, visit RedBull.com.
Source: Red Bull (PRNewswire press release, Feb 23, 2026, 07:07 ET)
Link to source: https://www.prnewswire.com/
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Teremana® Tequila Partners With Wingstop to Celebrate Fans of Flavor This Postseason
Teremana Tequila and Wingstop team up for Fans of Flavor: wing-and-margarita pairings, a pairing generator, and a sweepstakes through Feb. 8.
Last Updated on February 7, 2026 by Daily News Staff
Teremana® The People’s Margarita and Wingstop Original Hot Wings
Teremana® Tequila Partners With Wingstop to Celebrate Fans of Flavor This Postseason
Teremana® Tequila is bringing the good energy to game day. In a new “Fans of Flavor” partnership announced Jan. 9, 2026, the premium tequila brand founded by Dwayne Johnson is teaming up with Wingstop—the global wing brand known for fresh, made-to-order chicken wings, bold flavors, and its iconic housemade ranch—to help fans turn watch parties into full-on flavor celebrations. The idea is simple: rival teams may split the room, but wings and margaritas are universal.Teremana Tequila and Wingstop
Wings + Margaritas: A Game Day Pairing Worth Building Around
From now through Feb. 8, fans can explore wing-and-cocktail combinations using the new Fans of Flavor pairing generator, built to match Wingstop’s signature flavors with Teremana margarita recipes. It’s a fun way to level up the table—where the food, drinks, and people become the main event. Here are a few standout pairings highlighted in the launch:- Wingstop Original Hot wings + Teremana® The People’s Margarita for a tropical twist on a classic heat-forward flavor
- Wingstop Spicy Korean Q wings + Teremana® Spicy Margarita for heat that builds and keeps the party going
- Wingstop Garlic Parmesan wings + Teremana® Strawberry Margarita for a fresh, fruity contrast against savory richness
Sweepstakes: Win the Ultimate Game Day Flavor Fest
The partnership also includes a nationwide sweepstakes offering fans a shot at a seriously upgraded watch party. One grand prize winner will receive the Ultimate Game Day Flavor Fest, featuring:- Wingstop gift cards
- Game day drink funds
- A 75″ TV
- Support for a private bartender and party essentials
“Mana” Meets Flavor: The Point of the Partnership
At its core, this collaboration is built around shared moments—bold taste, good company, and the kind of food-and-drink spread that makes people linger a little longer. Teremana’s brand philosophy centers on Mana—good energy that brings people together—and the pairing concept fits naturally into how fans already celebrate postseason football. “Wingstop has always delivered on bold flavor, and that spirit shows up naturally in how people enjoy Teremana on game day,” said Richard Black, CEO of Teremana® Tequila. “The best game day moments don’t happen by accident, they come from good energy, great flavor, and the people you share them with.”Three Teremana Margarita Recipes to Try at Home
If you’re hosting—or just want to bring a little “Fans of Flavor” energy to your next game day meal—Teremana shared three margarita recipes designed to pair with Wingstop favorites.Teremana® The People’s Margarita
Paired with Wingstop Original Hot Wings Ingredients- 2 oz Teremana Blanco
- ¾ oz lime juice
- ½ oz agave nectar
- 1 oz pineapple juice (to taste)
- Combine all ingredients and shake with ice in a cocktail shaker.
- Strain into a chili-rimmed rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lime wheel and pineapple leaves.
Teremana® Spicy Margarita
Paired with Wingstop Spicy Korean Q Wings Ingredients- 2 oz Teremana Blanco or Reposado
- ¾ oz lime juice
- ½ oz agave nectar
- 2 jalapeño slices (remove seeds)
- Muddle jalapeños in a shaker.
- Add Teremana, lime juice, and agave.
- Shake with ice.
- Strain into a chili-rimmed rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with jalapeño slices.
Teremana® Strawberry Margarita
Paired with Wingstop Garlic Parmesan wings Ingredients- 2 oz Teremana Blanco
- 1 oz strawberry puree
- ¾ oz lime juice
- ½ oz agave nectar
- Combine all ingredients and shake with ice in a cocktail shaker.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a strawberry slice and lime wheel.
Where to Follow + Learn More
Fans can follow along for pairing inspiration and sweepstakes updates at @teremana and @wingstop. For more information—and to find a Teremana retailer near you—visit Teremana.com/FansofFlavor. Source: Teremana Tequila (PRNewswire, Jan. 9, 2026) Resource link: Teremana Fans of Flavor Sweepstakes + Pairing Generator Learn more and find a Teremana retailer near youAt our core, we at STM Daily News, strive to keep you informed and inspired with the freshest content on all things food and beverage. From mouthwatering recipes to intriguing articles, we’re here to satisfy your appetite for culinary knowledge.
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Why Wheat Beers Still Win for Me After All These Years
After years of drinking beer from around the world, wheat beers remain my favorite. Here’s why flavor, balance, and craft still matter.

I’ve been legally drinking beer long enough to remember when the default choice at most bars was something cold, fizzy, and forgettable. Like most people, when I turned 21, I drank what was available, what was cheap, and what everyone else was drinking.
Over time, my palate evolved—and my patience for bland, mass-produced beer disappeared.
These days, if I’m reaching for a beer, chances are it’s a wheat beer.
From “Anything Cold” to Actually Tasting Beer
Early on, I learned something important: not all beer is created equal. The big mainstream domestic brands—built for volume, shelf life, and advertising budgets—never really did it for me. They’re engineered to offend no one, which usually means they excite no one either.
Thin body. Muted flavor. A sameness that makes one brand blur into the next.
That doesn’t mean I dislike American beer. Quite the opposite.
Why Craft and Small Breweries Changed Everything
What I do appreciate are medium-sized breweries, small operations, and microbreweries that actually care about flavor, balance, and craftsmanship. Domestic brewers who treat beer like food—not just a commodity—have produced some outstanding work over the years.
The rise of craft beer proved that American brewers could compete with the best in the world when flavor came first.
Discovering Wheat Beers: Flavor Without Heaviness
My appreciation for wheat beers came naturally. Unlike many heavy ales or aggressively hopped styles, wheat beers offer complexity without exhaustion.
A great wheat beer delivers:
- A soft, rounded mouthfeel
- Notes of banana, clove, citrus, or spice
- Natural carbonation that lifts the flavor
- Balance that works whether you sip or socialize
German Hefeweizens, Weissbiers, and Weizenbocks set the standard. Breweries like Weihenstephaner, Paulaner, Franziskaner, and Schneider Weisse showed me just how expressive wheat beer can be without trying to overwhelm the drinker.
Tasting the World, Not Just the Shelf
Over the years, I’ve sampled beers from around the world—Germany, Belgium, the UK, Mexico, Japan, and beyond. Each region brings something different, but the best beers share a common thread: intention.
Once you’ve tasted beers refined over centuries, it’s hard to get excited about products designed mainly for shelf stability and mass appeal.
Yes, American Wheat Beers Can Be Great Too
To be fair, American craft brewers have done some excellent work with wheat beers. Some stay true to traditional styles, while others experiment carefully with citrus or spice.
The good ones respect the base beer instead of burying it under gimmicks.
Why Wheat Beers Still Top My List
After years of drinking, tasting, and learning, wheat beers remain my go-to for one simple reason: they deliver flavor without fatigue.
They don’t need extreme bitterness. They don’t rely on shock value. They don’t pretend to be something they’re not.
Wheat beers are confident, approachable, and honest—and that’s something I appreciate more with every passing year.
I’ll always respect a well-made beer, no matter where it’s brewed. But if you ask me what I actually enjoy drinking, what I come back to again and again, it’s wheat beers.
Not shouted through a commercial.
Further Reading & Reference
- Weihenstephan Brewery – Official site of the world’s oldest continuously operating brewery and a benchmark for German wheat beer.
- Schneider Weisse – Renowned Bavarian brewery specializing in traditional and strong wheat beer styles.
- Paulaner Brewery – One of Munich’s historic breweries, best known in the U.S. for its Hefe-Weißbier.
- Franziskaner Weissbier – Classic German wheat beer brand with a strong yeast-forward profile.
- Erdinger Weissbräu – One of the world’s largest wheat beer breweries, known for consistency and global distribution.
- CraftBeer.com: Hefeweizen Style Guide – Educational overview of wheat beer styles, ingredients, and flavor profiles.
- BJCP Beer Style Guidelines – Industry-standard reference for beer styles, including German wheat beers.
- German Foods: German Beer Traditions – Overview of Germany’s brewing heritage and traditional beer styles.
Also Good to Know Information
American Craft Wheat Beers (Style-Respecting Examples)
- Allagash White (Maine) – A benchmark American wheat beer inspired by Belgian tradition, known for balance and restraint.
- Bell’s Oberon Ale (Michigan) – A widely respected American wheat ale that helped popularize the style domestically.
- Firestone Walker 805 Blanco – A modern American wheat beer with a lighter profile and regional influence.
- Odell American Wheat – A clean, straightforward American wheat beer emphasizing drinkability.
Academic & Historical Wheat Beer Sources
- Encyclopaedia Britannica: Wheat Beer – Historical overview of wheat beer origins, evolution, and regional styles.
- German Foods: German Beer Traditions – Context on Germany’s brewing laws and wheat beer heritage.
- BJCP Style Guidelines – Industry-standard definitions for wheat beer styles used by brewers and judges.
- Journal of the Institute of Brewing – Academic research on brewing science, including wheat malt and fermentation behavior.
Why Wheat Beer Yeast Matters
- Craft Beer & Brewing: Wheat Beer Yeast – Explains how yeast produces banana and clove flavors in wheat beers.
- White Labs: What Makes Hefeweizen Yeast Unique – Scientific breakdown of yeast strains and ester formation.
- Brülosophy: Fermentation & Hefeweizen Flavor – Experimental analysis of how fermentation affects wheat beer character.
Shopping & Availability Resources (U.S.-Friendly)
- Total Wine: Wheat Beer Selection – Broad national retailer with reliable availability of German and American wheat beers.
- BeerMenus – Useful for finding wheat beers on tap or in stores near you.
- Untappd: Top-Rated Wheat Beers – Community-driven ratings and availability insights.
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