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Primo Water Receives Environmental Stewardship Award

The International Bottled Water Association has announced that Tampa, Florida-based Primo Water is the recipient of the 2022 Environmental Stewardship Award. The announcement was made during IBWA’s annual business meeting, which was held in Chicago as part of the 2022 IBWA Annual Business Conference. “Primo’s water sources are paramount to its environmental, social and governance program, […]

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NuZee, Nostalgia Coffee Roasters Launch Wholesale Portion Pack

Plano, Texas-based NuZee has expanded its partnership with Nostalgia Coffee Roasters to bring 2.5-ounce portion packs to wholesale customers nationwide for the first time. Nostalgia Coffee Roasters partnered with NuZee to grow its coffee offerings beyond single-serve in corporate, office and hospitality settings while offering an eco-friendly option. The packaging makes the portion packs an easy way to […]

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Keurig Dr Pepper Hires Rotem-Wildeman For Executive Position

Frisco, Texas-based Keurig Dr Pepper has announced the appointment of Karin Rotem-Wildeman to the position of chief research and development officer, effective Jan. 9, reporting to Bob Gamgort, chairman and CEO. In this role, Rotem-Wildeman will lead product development, packaging innovation, flavor technology and associated research and development capabilities. She succeeds David Thomas, who is retiring from KDP after […]

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Wild Tonic Debuts Wanderer Series Beverage Line

Sedona, Arizona-based Wild Tonic, a brand of Jun Kombucha made with honey instead of cane sugar, has announced a new product within its nature-inspired holistic, non-alcoholic beverage line. Launching in January, The Wanderer Series features the namesakes of traditional cocktails. The beverages come in four variations: Bees Knees, a lemony gin flavor with juniper and coriander; […]

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Poppi Raises $25M From CAVU Consumer Partners

Austin, Texas-based Poppi has announced $25 million in new financing led by CAVU Consumer Partners. Poppi combines real fruit, apple cider vinegar, and less than 5 grams of sugar and 25 calories to create a prebiotic soda that improves gut health. It comes in nine different flavors and is available for $29.99/12-pack. The funding comes after a year of growth for […]

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Sparkling Ice Awards $150K During Annual Holiday Initiative

Seattle-based Talking Rain Beverage Company and its brand, Sparkling Ice, has announced the three winning charities of its second annual holiday give-back initiative, Cheers to Giving, a campaign created to celebrate nonprofits making a difference in their communities. The brand called on consumers to nominate a nonprofit for a chance for them to be selected as one […]

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BuzzBallz Receives Several Awards For Cocktail Products

Carrollton, Texas-based BuzzBallz was recently awarded two Pr%f Awards for its Chili Mango and Espresso Martini Cocktails. Chili Mango won a gold tasting medal and double gold design/total packaging medal, and Espresso Martini won a silver tasting medal and gold design/total packaging medal. The annual Pr%f Awards competition is powered by Food and Beverage Magazine, […]