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Forbes
13 hours ago
- Business
- Forbes
Pressed Juicery Enters The Sparkling Beverage Category With New Line Of Functional Drinks
Wellness Refreshers are available now As the temperatures rise, so does the need for cold, refreshing beverages. Pressed Juicery is adding an exciting new product to its current lineup with the launch of Wellness Refreshers, a new line of sparkling functional beverages now available at all of the brand's locations nationwide. The California-based company—best known for its cold-pressed juices and plant-based soft serve—is introducing the drinks as part of a larger effort to evolve its stores into more dynamic wellness hubs. Made fresh in-store, each Refresher combines cold-pressed juice, functional wellness shots, and fruit toppings, with optional boosts like collagen, creatine, and L-glutamine. The drinks are designed to fit into a variety of daily routines: from a post-workout option to a lighter alternative to coffee or soda. 'We saw a clear opportunity to bring something new to the sparkling beverage quick service space—something fresh, functional, and made with real ingredients you can pronounce that tasted great and also had legitimate function,' says Justin Nedelman, CEO of Pressed Juicery. According to Nedelman, the product development process began with flavor, prioritizing a light and crisp profile that would be easy to incorporate into guests' everyday routines. From there, Pressed incorporated ingredients from its existing wellness shots including green tea, guarana, probiotics, and biotin to deliver targeted benefits tied to energy, skin health, digestion, and relaxation. Glow-Up: acai, aloe, and biotin deliver skin-nourishing benefits from the inside out. Served with ... More strawberries. 'Examples such as our 'Just Flow' Refresher incorporate our Calm Shot with ashwagandha and theanine, or our 'Glow Up' Refresher with our Beauty Shot with biotin,' he says. 'We also have everything from probiotic-focused Refreshers to support gut health to daily multivitamin Refreshers all made with fresh fruit toppings.' The drinks are served over ice in-store and topped with fruit, offering a more interactive alternative to canned functional beverages, which often rely on shelf-stable additives or synthetic ingredients. Nedelman says the company saw this as an opportunity to raise the bar on transparency and experience. 'There's something powerful about watching your drink get made right in front of you—with real ingredients, vibrant fruit, and the option to customize it to your functional needs,' he says. 'And because they're so customizable and made fresh, they can slot into anyone's routine without feeling like a compromise.' Gut-Feeling: A citrusy blend of mango, strawberry, and probiotics designed for digestive health and ... More gut balance. The launch builds on insights from Freeze, Pressed's made-to-order plant-based soft serve, which has become a top-selling product. 'Freeze showed us how much our guests love fresh, made-to-order options made with clean, simple ingredients you can pronounce,' Nedelman says. 'To expand and draft on our wellness halo, we are moving into our version of Refreshers.' Pressed plans to monitor consumer response closely, with the potential to expand the line into new formats over time. 'These drink combinations could easily be sold in restaurants or even long term as our own ready-to-drink functional sparkling beverage,' he adds. With more than 100 locations in nine states, Pressed is positioning its retail footprint as both a consumer touchpoint and a testing ground for innovation. The company sees the Refresher format as an opportunity to diversify its in-store offerings while giving guests more ways to engage with the brand in a format that feels flexible, approachable, and habit-forming. 'We're focused on building experiences, not just products,' says Nedelman. 'It's not just about what's in the bottle anymore—it's about the full experience. When you walk into a Pressed, we want it to feel like a place where you can refuel, recharge, and genuinely support your health.' Wellness Refreshers are now available in-store at all Pressed Juicery locations.
USA Today
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Auburn football locks in official visit with LSU pledge Tristen Keys
Auburn football locks in official visit with LSU pledge Tristen Keys Will Auburn flip the nation's No. 1 wide receiver from LSU? Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze is known for his ability to flip top talent away from other programs, and he will attempt to work his magic this June when he welcomes the nation's No. 1 wide receiver for an official visit. Despite his pledge to LSU, five-star wide receiver Tristen Keys will take an official visit to Auburn beginning June 10, according to a report by Steve Wiltfong of On3. Keys spent last weekend at Miami, and will visit Alabama, Tennessee, and Texas A&M this month in addition to Auburn. Keys last visited Auburn during Big Cat Weekend in April, and came away impressed with fellow Mississippian Deuce Knight's ability to "flip it." During a visit in January, Keys complimented Auburn's energy, which keeps the Tigers in the hunt. 'The coaches and the environment is great,' Keys said. 'It gets loud. That is something I would like as a receiver. I enjoy the coaches. Coach Davis and Coach Freeze they're my guys. They're very energetic. Coach Freeze is around a bunch of young coaches and the energy it fits me. What they're doing for Auburn is great." Auburn's energy and his relationships with Freeze and Davis keep Auburn in the mix, but how likely is it that he will flip from LSU? Keys says that he is "locked-in" with LSU due mostly to their established supremacy in wide receiver development. Still, the door remains open for Freeze to sway his decision away from Baton Rouge during the official visit. Keys is the top-ranked wide receiver from the 2026 cycle according to On3, 247Sports, and ESPN, and ranks as high as No. 4 in the class ranking. Contact/Follow us @TheAuburnWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow Taylor on Twitter @TaylorJones__
Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
'Nobody wanted…': Auburn's Hugh Freeze clears his stance on the SEC's 9-game plan
Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze opened up about his stance on the possibility of the SEC shifting back to a nine-game conference schedule. The topic also came up during the SEC Spring meetings. On Tuesday, reporters asked Coach Freeze about his concerns regarding such a move. 'I think we would say, 'Alright, what is best for the conference, but can you give us the totality of the information? Like, are we getting some guaranteed folks in the playoffs? You know, how many?' Freeze questioned. Hugh Freeze compared the College Football scene with the NFL, arguing that individual losses don't affect Super Bowl chances as much as they do in college football. 'You can lose seven games in the NFL and win the Super Bowl, and you can be 8-4 in this league, and might be the hottest team -- nobody wanted to play South Carolina at the end of the year last year,' Freeze said. Freeze said he wanted to know the totality of the proposal and asked if that was the best approach for the SEC. 'And so, when you talk eight or nine from a coach's perspective, first, what is best for the conference? But also, can you give us the -- what is the full totality of the of the picture. What does it look like?'
Korea Herald
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
KickFlip returns with new album, personal touch
Rookie boy band captures cheeky vibe of teens JYP Entertainment's youngest pop group, KickFlip is returning with another album full of rebellious charm. "Kick Out, Flip Now!" marks the group's second release, arriving just four months after debut album "Flip it, Kick it!" Following the strong performance of the debut — surpassing 300,000 sold in preorders — the latest album has already exceeded 350,000 sold in preorders, showing the group's steady rise in popularity. 'We wanted this album to be like a stamp that solidifies KickFlip's identity,' said Donghwa. 'That's why we got even more involved in the production, trying to infuse it with our own unique color.' Kyehoon, Amaru, Donghwa, Minje and Donghyeon actively participated in the album's production, helping shape the group's distinctive sound. The youngest in the group, Donghyeon, took part in composing lead track "Freeze," an energetic song that evokes 1990s nostalgia with a twist of glitch and hyperpop synth sounds. The track is highlighted by the weighty rap verses from Minje and Kyehoon, as well as a catchy hook in the latter half that invites listeners to sing along. Kyehoon, Donghwa and Minje wrote the cheeky lyrics, capturing the spirit of youth longing for freedom. 'As we were working on the song, I kept thinking, 'This fits our group so well.' So when it was chosen as the lead track, I was incredibly honored. Collaborating with the older members was a lot of fun, too,' Donghyeon said. Amaru, who had been composing music even before the group's debut, contributed to both the composition and arrangement of the fifth track, "Complicated!!" He also wrote the lyrics, showing potential as a self-producing artist. 'I've been writing songs since before my debut, and at one point, I wrote over 100 songs in a single year. 'Complicated!!' is one of those songs, and I feel especially attached to it. I'm thrilled to perform it with the group,' Amaru shared. Actively participating in production, the bandmates have been deeply reflecting on the image they want for the group. Leader Kyehoon explained, 'In our daily lives, we're just cheerful and lively like any ordinary boys. That's the vibe we wanted to capture — an authentic image of teenagers. I think that really came through in the songs we produced this time. We hope fans will look forward to the narrative KickFlip continues to build.' KickFlip's momentum is expected to grow even stronger with several performances lined up at major international festivals this summer. The rookie septet is scheduled to perform at Lollapalooza Chicago on Aug. 2 and Summer Sonic Bangkok 2025 on Aug. 23 and 24. 'At these festivals, we want to showcase KickFlip's own take on summer and refreshing vibes, something like an explosion of mint-colored energy,' said Donghwa. 'We'd love to earn a reputation as one of the most powerful K-pop performances.'
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Auburn's Ranking in Joel Klatt's Post-Spring Top 25 Revealed
Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze is still searching for a winning season, going into 2025 with an 11-14 record. Joel Klatt weighed in on Auburn, placing the Tigers at No. 22 in his post-spring top 25 on a recent episode of "The Joel Klatt Show." Advertisement Auburn narrowly missed making its second bowl game under Freeze last season. The Tigers were 5-6 heading into the final week of the regular season, but lost to the Alabama Crimson Tide 28-14 in the "Iron Bowl." The Tigers last went to a bowl game in 2023 and lost to the Maryland Terrapins 31-13 in the Music City Bowl. Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze.© Dale Zanine-Imagn Images A winning season has eluded Freeze, but consistent recruiting has not. The Tigers have top 15 classes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 via On3 Sports. Auburn also has the No. 6 overall transfer portal class on On3 Sports. The Tigers' transfer portal class is highlighted by quarterback Jackson Arnold (Oklahoma), receiver Eric Singleton Jr. (Georgia Tech), offensive tackle Xavier Chaplin (Virginia Tech) and linebacker Xavier Atkins (LSU). Advertisement Auburn returns talent like receiver Cam Coleman, receiver Malcolm Simmons and offensive lineman Connor Lew. Coleman and Simmons were both top-rated recruits in the 2024 class. Lew started all 12 games for Auburn last season at center. Coleman finished second on the team in 2024 with 598 receiving yards, while Simmons was third with 451. Auburn's third season with Freeze in charge begins in 2025. The Tigers face the Baylor Bears in their season opener on Aug. 30. Related: Former Auburn CB Announces Transfer Commitment to Third College Football Program
