New York-based Heineken USA, America’s leading upscale beer importer, has appointed Stacey M. Tank as SVP of corporate relations. She will begin her role on Jan. 3. Tank joins Heineken USA from General Electric, where she most recently led corporate relations for “Healthymagination”—GE’s $6 billion commitment to bringing better health to more people. Additionally she […]
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Coca-Cola Expanding Auburndale Facility, Adding 60 Jobs
Coca-Cola Refreshments is investing $99 million to expand its Main Street juice production facility in Auburndale, Fla. The expansion also includes adding 60 new jobs with an average salary above both the county and state averages, according to the Orlando Business Journal. “Coca-Cola’s choice of Auburndale for its expansion is a testament to the state’s […]
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Alcohol on the Ballot in Georgia and Washington state
On Nov. 8, many Georgia municipalities voted for the ability to buy beer and wine in stores on Sundays. In Washington the vote was to take alcohol sales out of the states hands and privatize the industry. In most Georgia communities that voted on the Sunday sales issues, the vote was overwhelmingly for Sunday sales. […]
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Anheuser-Busch to Spend $30 Million on Los Angeles Brewery
Anheuser-Busch has announced plans to invest more than $1 billion in its breweries and other facilities nationwide that will support the growth of its brands and reinforce its commitment to local U.S. communities where it operates. These capital expenditures, according to a company press release, include resources spent or committed in 2011 toward projects to […]
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New Alcohol Brand: Marin Institute Renamed ‘Alcohol Justice’
The alcohol industry watchdog formerly known as Marin Institute is now called “Alcohol Justice.”
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Harris Teeter Launches Exclusive Craft Beer
Harris Teeter revealed its exclusive craft beer Barrel Trolley to shoppers in July, discovered and delivered to you by the company’s wine and beer team. The craft beer will be available in all Harris Teeter locations in which wine and beer is sold the company said in a press release. Harris Teeter’s beer and wine […]
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Food/Beverage Execs Foresee Improved 2011 Performance
Senior financial executives of global food and beverage companies expect to achieve improved financial performance in 2011
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Coca Cola Will Raise Prices July 31
Beverage Digest reported Friday that price increases of 3-4 percent are coming on July 31.