Torani Launches First Zero-Calorie Beverage Sauce Designed Exclusively for Cold Drinks
SAN LEANDRO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 25, 2025--
Global flavor company Torani, celebrating its 100th anniversary this month, remains at the cutting edge of flavor innovation with the launch of its newest addition to a portfolio of over 160 syrups and sauces: Torani Zero Calorie Beverage Sauce.
Torani Zero Calorie Beverage Sauce is designed for cold applications and is one of the first of its kind to hit the market (Photo: Business Wire)
This zero-calorie, sugar-free beverage sauce is specifically designed for cold applications and is one of the first of its kind to hit the market, debuting with two classic flavors, Caramel and Chocolate, now available nationwide. The Caramel flavor has notes of luxurious caramelized butter and brown sugar, while the Chocolate flavor includes decadent notes of rich cocoa, fudge and truffle. Torani French Vanilla and Pumpkin Spice Zero Calorie Beverage Sauces will debut in the spring and summer, respectively, bringing even more beloved flavors to this health-conscious beverage experience.
According to a Food Insight Consumer Survey, three out of four Americans are avoiding or limiting their sugar intake, while 86% of consumers aim to be mindful of their daily sugar consumption (according to a Mintel US Sugars and Alternative Sweeteners Market Report). With Torani Zero Calorie Beverage Sauce, the company is providing a way for consumers to reduce their overall calorie and sugar intake without sacrificing flavor.
Crafted without artificial colors or flavors, Torani Zero Calorie Beverage Sauce is the company's first zero-calorie and sugar-free sauce designed specifically for mixing and blending in cold beverages, elevating a variety of drinks such as iced coffees, lattes, cold brews, mochas, and milkshakes. This innovation paves the way for the future of flavor, proving that zero-calorie and sugar-free sauce offerings can be rich, bold, and delicious.
'Our Zero Calorie Beverage Sauce is indulgent without the calories,' said Andrea Ramirez, consumer & customer market insight manager at Torani. 'We knew we wanted to create a zero-calorie and sugar-free sauce that mixes well in cold beverages, so Torani Zero Calorie Beverage Sauce was formulated from the beginning with this goal in mind. These sauces blend well with whatever your preferred beverage is, from cold brews to iced mochas.'
As a leader in flavor innovation, Torani is committed to staying at the forefront of flavor, and its team of market research experts know consumers have an appetite for beverages that align with their health-conscious lifestyles. According to Grandview Research, the low- and zero-sugar global market is estimated to reach almost $65 billion annually in 2025 and will peak at nearly $100 billion by 2030. Countless food and beverage companies have tapped into the reduced sugar and zero sugar trends over the years—including Chobani, Gatorade, and Pepsi—in tandem with the growing interest of consumers cutting back on sugar and eating more non-genetically modified organism (non-GMO) foods.
'At Torani, we're always pushing the boundaries of flavor innovation, and developing a zero-calorie beverage sauce was an exciting challenge,' said Domenico Milano, principal food scientist at Torani. 'Our goal was to create a rich, indulgent flavor experience without compromising taste, texture, or quality. Through extensive research and testing, we crafted a formula that delivers the same smooth, decadent flavor profiles as our classic sauces—without the calories.'
Torani Zero Calorie Caramel Beverage Sauce and Torani Zero Calorie Chocolate Beverage Sauce are both $6.99 per 12.8 oz. bottle and available to order now on Torani.com. French Vanilla and Pumpkin Spice (a seasonal offering) are slated to be released in the spring and summer, respectively.
About Torani
Torani is deeply committed to being an amazing flavor company whose purpose is 'flavor for all, opportunity for all.' Established in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood in 1925, we put Italian sodas on the U.S. map in the 1920s and created the world's first flavored latte in the 1980s. From the beginning, we've used only the best ingredients, like natural flavors and pure cane sugar, to craft flavors that are vibrant and delicious. Enjoyed in cafes, restaurants, and home kitchens for 100 years, Torani strives to inspire and lead flavor innovation globally while remaining a family-owned San Francisco Bay Area business. In practice and life beyond the bottle, Torani is a certified B Corp that believes businesses should create more opportunity, and we're dedicated to helping all the people, partners, and communities we touch thrive. Learn more at torani.com.
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Advanced Health Insights: A daily Readiness score summarizes mental and physical recovery and provides actionable insights, while the HRV feature delivers specialized recovery data. Availability and Pricing The Amazfit Active 2 Square is available for purchase beginning today on and Amazon. Priced at $149.99 USD or €149.90 euro, the Active 2 Square delivers premium features and performance at an unbeatable value. For more information, please visit and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) and YouTube. About Amazfit Amazfit, a leading global smart wearable brand focused on health and fitness, is part of Zepp Health (NYSE: ZEPP), a health technology company with its principal office based in Gorinchem, the Netherlands. Zepp Health operates as a distributed organization, with team members and offices across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and other global markets. Offering a wide selection of smartwatches and bands, Amazfit's brand tagline, 'Discover Amazing,' encourages individuals to break barriers, exceed expectations, and find joy in every moment. Amazfit is powered by Zepp Health's proprietary health management platform, which delivers cloud-based, 24/7 actionable insights and guidance to help users achieve their wellness goals. Known for outstanding craftsmanship, Amazfit smartwatches have won numerous design awards, including the iF Design Award and the Red Dot Design Award. Launched in 2015, Amazfit is embraced by millions of users, with products available in over 90 countries across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions. For more information, visit
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iA Financial Group Announces Offering of $400 million of Institutional Preferred Shares
QUEBEC CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--iA Financial Corporation Inc. (TSX: IAG) (the ' Company ') announced today an offering of $400 million of Non-Cumulative 5-Year Rate Reset Class A Preferred Shares Series C (the ' Preferred Shares '). The Preferred Shares will be sold to certain institutional investors on a best-efforts agency basis by a syndicate of agents co-led by RBC Capital Markets, National Bank Financial Markets and TD Securities. The Preferred Shares will be issued at a price of $1,000 per share and will pay fixed dividends at a rate of 6.435% per annum, payable semi-annually, as and when declared by the Board of Directors of the Company, for the initial period ending on, but excluding, June 30, 2030. Thereafter, the dividend rate of the Preferred Shares will reset every five years at a rate per annum equal to the prevailing 5-year Government of Canada Yield, plus 3.40%. The offering is expected to close on or about June 23, 2025. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the sale of the Preferred Shares for general corporate purposes, which may include investments in subsidiaries and repayment of indebtedness. Subject to the prior approval of the Autorité des marchés financiers, the Company may redeem the Preferred Shares, in whole or in part, on June 30, 2030 and every five years thereafter during the period from May 30 to and including June 30, commencing in 2035, on not less than 10 days' and not more than 60 days' prior notice. The Preferred Shares will be offered in each of the provinces of Canada under a shelf prospectus supplement (the ' Prospectus Supplement ') to the Company's short form base shelf prospectus dated April 25, 2024 (the ' Shelf Prospectus '). Access to the Prospectus Supplement, the Shelf Prospectus and any amendments to the documents is provided in accordance with securities legislation relating to procedures for providing access to a shelf prospectus supplement, a base shelf prospectus and any amendment to the documents. The Shelf Prospectus is, and the Prospectus Supplement will be (within two business days), accessible on SEDAR+ at An electronic or paper copy of the Prospectus Supplement, the Shelf Prospectus and any amendment to the documents may be obtained, without charge, from RBC Dominion Securities Inc. by contacting torontosyndicate@ National Bank Financial Inc. by contacting syndicate-corp@ or TD Securities Inc. by contacting TDCAN-Syndicate@ by providing the contact with an email address or address, as applicable. Notice This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale of any securities in any jurisdiction in which such offering, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The Preferred Shares have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the ' U.S. Securities Act ') or the securities laws of any state of the United States of America, and may not be offered, sold or delivered, directly or indirectly, within the United States, its territories, its possessions and other areas subject to its jurisdiction or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons (as defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act), except in certain transactions exempt from, or not subject to, the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of these securities within the United States. About iA Financial Group iA Financial Group is one of the largest insurance and wealth management groups in Canada, with operations in the United States. Founded in 1892, it is an important Canadian public company and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbols IAG (common shares). iA Financial Group is a business name and trademark of iA Financial Corporation Inc.
