The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA)–which represents the interests of America’s more than 3,000 licensed, independent beer distributors–applauds America’s craft brewers for its continued growth and entrepreneurial spirit in the American beer industry. The Brewers Association (BA) released data showing that production volume by American craft brewers, as defined by BA, increased eight percent during the […]
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7-Eleven Delivers First Slurpee Via Drone
7-Eleven and Flirtey, an independent drone delivery service, have completed the first fully autonomous drone delivery to a customer’s residence to advance research toward integrating drones into the National Airspace System. This delivery is the first time a U.S. customer has received a package at home via drone, representing a milestone in both U.S. and […]
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7-Eleven Launches Big Red Slurpee In Texas Stores
Big Red, America’s original red soda, and 7-Eleven Inc. are introducing the Big Red Slurpee drink as one of 7-Eleven stores’ new summer Slurpee flavors. Sipping on a Big Red soda in the summertime is a familiar treat for anyone who grew up in Texas, Big Red’s No. 1 market. Big Red soda has strong […]
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Terlato Wines Pops The Top On Seven Daughters Wines In Cans
Terlato Wines is offering two of its Seven Daughters wines in fun, portable, pop-top cans. This represents a major growth opportunity for the popular Millennial female-focused brand in a category dominated by value-priced wines. “Seven Daughters wine in cans is the perfect fit for our savvy, confident and connected consumer,” said William A. Terlato, CEO […]
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The Muscle Milk Brand Debuts Coffee House Protein Shakes
CytoSport Inc., maker of Muscle Milk premium protein products, has launched its new Muscle Milk Coffee House ready to drink product line, combining high quality protein and caffeine in three coffee-inspired flavors: Vanilla Latte, Cafe Latte and Mocha Latte. The shakes come in 11-oz. Tetra four-packs and contain 20 g. of high quality protein, 120 mg […]
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Kroger’s New Atlanta Store Generates Buzz
If social media is any indication, the new Kroger at Glenwood Place in east Atlanta has been very well received. One of the biggest draws appears to be a wine and beer bar inside the store. Many are calling it the “KroBar,” and joking (at least partially) that people will gladly be grocery shopping in […]
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Alaskan Brewing Co. Beers Debuting In Ohio
Craft beer pioneer Alaskan Brewing Co. is making its Ohio debut on July 15 at 5:30 p.m. at Jungle Jim’s International Market located at 5440 Dixie Highway in Fairfield. The launch expands statewide the week of July 18. Ohio represents the easternmost migration for the Juneau-based brewer, and its most recent geographical expansion since Michigan was added in […]
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Senate To Hold Final Vote On Compromise GMO Labeling Bill
On July 6, the U.S. Senate voted 65-32 to end debate and have a final vote on bipartisan national legislation regarding the disclosure of genetically engineered ingredients in food products. The compromise bill, S. 764, was championed by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts (R-Kansas) and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow (D-Michigan). It includes reforms to […]