New UNITY flavor is inspired by the original mocktail, the classic Shirley Temple
The beloved beverage classic gets a functional upgrade — with antioxidant-rich tart cherry juice – wrapped in an exclusive artist-designed bottle
LOS ANGELES and BOULDER, Colo., June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GT's Living Foods, maker of SYNERGY® Kombucha, and NextFoods, parent company of Cheribundi, today announced the launch of UNITY x Cheribundi: Shirley Temple, a limited-edition collaboration that combines real kombucha with antioxidant-rich tart cherry juice.
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Why it matters
For industry operators, this is another data point in the structural change reshaping the growth sector. Watch for follow-on moves from competitors and reactions from key channel partners in the coming quarters.
New UNITY flavor is inspired by the original mocktail, the classic Shirley Temple
The beloved beverage classic gets a functional upgrade — with antioxidant-rich tart cherry juice – wrapped in an exclusive artist-designed bottle
LOS ANGELES and BOULDER, Colo., June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GT's Living Foods, maker of SYNERGY® Kombucha, and NextFoods, parent company of Cheribundi, today announced the launch of UNITY x Cheribundi: Shirley Temple, a limited-edition collaboration that combines real kombucha with antioxidant-rich tart cherry juice.
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