As part of its pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) sustainable packaging initiative, New York-based PepsiCo Beverages North America is rolling out paper-based solutions to replace plastic rings across multipacks. The company announced the new paperboard designs will appear in a phased, regional approach across the U.S. later this year. It is the first beverage company to commit […]
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Posted inBeverage News, National, Southwest
BuzzBallz To Sponsor USA Today Wine & Food Experience Tour
Carrollton, Texas-based BuzzBallz is hitting the road, stopping in 11 cities for 11 installations of the USA Today Wine & Food Experience tour. Through Nov. 4, BuzzBallz will be sponsoring every event on USA Today’s tour. The USA Today Wine & Food Experience tour will feature a variety of local cuisine from new and established chefs, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Beverage News, Northeast
Cingari Family ShopRite, Half Full Brewery Launch Summer Beer
Cingari Family ShopRite, the family-owned and operated Connecticut-based supermarket chain, has continued its partnership with its Stamford, Connnecticut, neighbor, Half Full Brewery, to produce a new beer for customers to enjoy this summer. Named Grade Above Pilsner, the latest entry to the Grade Above beer line is available at the Cingari’s 12 ShopRite locations in Connecticut’s Fairfield and […]
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, West
The Alkaline Water Co. Enters New Co-Packing Partnership
Scottsdale, Arizona-based The Alkaline Water Co. Inc. has further expanded its production capacity through a new co-packing partner in New York. A1 Beverages recently completed a new packaging and bottling production line and has plans to further expand capacity in 2024. The partnership is important to The Alkaline Water Co. for the continued growth of the […]
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Retailers Uncork Big Sales With Private Label Wine
Dollar sales of private label wine in all U.S. outlets jumped 9.1 percent to $52.2 million for the 52 weeks ending June 18, versus the same period in 2022, according to new data from Circana. Unit sales grew 8 percent for the same period. Store brand spirits are another strong segment, with dollar sales up […]
Posted inAlbertsons, Beverage News, Online Grocery Technology, West
Safeway, Albertsons Uncork Vine & Cellar Wine Delivery
Safeway and Albertsons have introduced Vine & Cellar, a collection of curated wines available online with home delivery in one to three business days. Offered only in California, Vine & Cellar features an expanded assortment of wine varietals and global wine regions selected by Curtis Mann, master of wine and group VP of alcohol for […]
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Partake Brewing Showcases Refreshed Visual Identity, Packaging
Toronto-based Partake Brewing has introduced a new packaging design demonstrating a visual storytelling that the company hopes appeals to today’s multi-faceted, modern drinker who “partakes in it all.” Ted Fleming, founder and CEO, said in a statement, “We launched this refreshed brand identity to better reflect our personality and tell our brand story. “Simply put, […]
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Natural Grocers Expands House Brand With Sparkling Water
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers has introduced sparkling spring water to its house brand. The water is available in two sizes: 16-ounce and 25.3-ounce. Sustainability, quality and community are considerations in every Natural Grocers branded product, including this new variety of spring water. “The new Sparkling Spring Water is from the same trusted supplier that has […]