Danone North America will invest up to $65 million over the next two years to create a new bottle production line in Jacksonville, Florida. The investment will support its long-term growth strategy and will deliver benefits across the U.S. business, including advancing operational excellence, enabling flexibility in bottle design, accelerating the company’s sustainability goals and driving cost efficiencies. […]
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Posted inBeverage News, Northeast, Organic Natural
Eat The Change Expands Tea Line With Three New Varieties
Bethesda, Maryland-based Eat the Change has expanded its ready-to-drink organic iced tea line, Just Ice Tea, in three varieties: Mango White Tea, Original Black Tea and Lemon Ginger Herbal Tea. Launched nationwide in October, Just Ice Tea is an organic, fair trade and OU Kosher certified bottled tea line from the original Honest Tea founders. The line […]
Posted inBeverage News, Southeast
Milo’s Tea Co. Plans For Production Facility In Moore, SC
Milo’s Tea Company, a 76-year-old Alabama-based national beverage company, will invest more than $130 million initially to build a new manufacturing and distribution facility in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. In the beginning, this new facility will bring more than 100 jobs to the area. This new investment is a direct response to the growth of the Milo’s brand. It […]
Posted inBeverage News, Northeast
Swoon Partners With Big Geyser To Expand Retailer Network
Swoon, a beverage brand putting a healthy twist on drinks, has announced its partnership with Big Geyser, a New York-based distributor of non-alcoholic beverages. The brand was founded by two friends with the same need: Jennifer Ross, a Type-1 diabetic and Cristina Ros Blankfein. Both were looking for healthy beverage options and realized how widespread […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Beverage News, Northeast
Cingari Family ShopRite Collaborates With Half Full Brewery
Cingari Family ShopRite, the Cingari family-owned and -operated supermarket chain, has partnered with Half Full Brewery to create two beers. The beers are available in all Cingari Family ShopRite stores across Connecticut. They are named Grade Above Golden Ale and Grade Above IPA after the Cingari Family’s first foray into grocery, Grade A Market in 1943. […]
Posted inBeverage News, West
Talking Rain Beverage Co. Begins Flavorful Giving Campaign
Seattle, Washington-based Talking Rain Beverage Co. has launched a new program, Flavorful Giving, an initiative to inspire consumers to “Live in Full Flavor” – the company’s motto. Throughout 2023, Sparkling Ice will partner with a different charitable organization every month, focusing on topics including youth development, veteran care, wellness and education. This marks the most inclusive corporate social […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Beverage News, Southwest
Natural Grocers Provides Free Filtered Water In Midland, TX
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers is offering free filtered water to those affected by a boil-water notice in Midland, Texas. Free water is available to Midland residents and nearby communities until the notice is lifted. Due to the recent water main break in the supply line from ground source water and issues at the city’s water plant, the city is not able […]
Posted inBeverage News, Southeast
Flavorman Predicts 2023 Beverage Trends
Louisville, Kentucky-based Flavorman is predicting what the beverage industry can expect to see in 2023. Flavorman experts expect more beverages in 2023 to include pineapple, mango and grapefruit, with elderflower and lavender providing a balanced blend of flavors. Last year, Flavorman predicted beverage market trends like the return of classic flavors, such as cherry, watermelon and […]