The Coca-Cola Co. Board of Directors recently elected Saadia Madsbjerg as a corporate VP. The company previously announced Madsbjerg as VP of global community affairs for The Coca-Cola Co. and president of The Coca-Cola Foundation. The board also declared a dividend of 42 cents per common share. The dividend is payable Oct. 1 to shareowners […]
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Two Trees Beverage Co. Inc. Introduces New Seasonal Flavored Whiskeys
Two Trees Beverage Co. Inc., headquartered in Fletcher, North Carolina, introduces Two Trees Pumpkin Spice and Peppermint wood-crafted flavored whiskeys. Both of the new varieties will start shipping to retail and on-premise operations such as bars and restaurants that sell adult beverages mid-September. Both of the new varieties are available in 750 mL bottles, are […]
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Talking Rain Beverage Co. Promotes Three To Leadership Team
Talking Rain Beverage Co., the maker of Sparkling Ice beverages, has promoted three corporate leaders as the company continues its growth across the global beverage industry. Adam Lapp has been promoted to SVP of sales, Nina Morrison has been promoted to SVP of community experience and Ken Sylvia has been promoted to chief operating officer. […]
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Coors Light Makes Beer With Ice From Hockey Championship
The Tampa Bay Lightning dominated the Championship Final on July 7, leaving it all on the ice and taking home a second consecutive championship. To celebrate, Coors Light, an official beer of the Tampa Bay Lightning, is making the first beer made with the actual ice the hockey final was played on – called Champions […]
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Fiji Water Highlights Source In New Campaign Featuring Hans Zimmer
Fiji Water, a premium imported bottled water in the U.S., is chronicling the journey of its water: from the clouds, to rain, through rocks, into a deep artesian aquifer and bottled at the source. Told in four installments, the story comes to life with music by 11-time Academy Award-nominated composer Hans Zimmer. Zimmer composed four 15-second scores for […]
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Kerry Releases New Big Train Dairy-Free Beverage Mixes
Kerry, a taste and nutrition company based in Beloit, Wisconsin, has released new dairy-free flavors in its Big Train product family of hot and cold beverage mixes for use by foodservice operators. Fortified with Kerry’s GanedenBC30 — a science-supported probiotic ingredient that helps support digestive and immune health — the four new non-dairy flavors, horchata, […]
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Mooala Launches Four New Plant-Based Milks In Publix
Mooala, a leading maker of organic, dairy-free beverages, has launched four SKUs of plant-based milk at Publix. The Dallas, Texas-based company began rolling out product to the supermarket chain in February, and now Mooala is available in more than 1,200 Publix stores. Headlining the launch is the company’s nut-free, dairy-free and non-GMO Chocolate Bananamilk. This drink […]
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Sparkling Ice Extends Superfruit Line With Natural Sweetener
As health and wellness continues to remain top-of-mind for many consumers, Preston, Washington-based Sparkling Ice is launching an extension of its full-flavored, zero-sugar sparkling water line featuring the flavors of superfruits. Sparkling Ice Superfruit is a better-for-you beverage delivering B, C and D vitamins. This is the brand’s first non-alcoholic line extension that is sweetened with […]
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Jones Soda Birthday Cake Slurpee Drink Debuts In Select 7-Eleven Stores
Jones Soda Co.’s birthday cake flavor will be available as a Slurpee drink in participating 7-Eleven stores across the Pacific Northwest from now through August. The sweet, buttery, vanilla birthday cake flavor, reminiscent of yellow cake, is a fan favorite that was recently relaunched in bottles as a 25th anniversary limited-edition item. 7-Eleven will celebrate its 94th birthday during the month of […]
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The Ocean Cleanup And The Coca-Cola Co. Unveil New Partnership
Atlanta, Georgia-based The Coca-Cola Co. will become a global implementation partner for The Ocean Cleanup’s river project. The partnership brings the international company and technological non-profit together behind a clear objective: to stem the tide of plastic pollution entering the world’s oceans, by first intercepting waste in rivers. Partnering Coca-Cola’s scale and global network with […]
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Yuengling Unveils Launch Date For Its Beers In Texas
As part of a joint venture, D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc. and Molson Coors Beverage Co. say Yuengling beers will be available across Texas starting Aug. 23. Yuengling will launch with its Yuengling Traditional Lager, Light Lager 99, Golden Pilsner and FLIGHT by Yuengling, a light beer. As part of the launch, Yuengling will hold a SuperFan Sweepstakes where winners will […]
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Suzie’s Brewery Introduces Mountain Pack Multipack Flavors
Suzie’s Organic Hard Seltzers Mountain Pack is now available in stores across the country. The package is highlighted by a nostalgic logo graphic featuring the saying “The Mountain is Calling.” Suzie’s Hard Seltzers are USDA Certified Organic. Suzie’s Mountain Pack features three new flavors: GreenApple, CherryLime and Raspberry to go along with VeryBerry. The Mountain pack includes 12 12-oz. cans and retails […]
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Almazul Mexican Creates Blue Agave Margarita Wine Cocktail
Motivated by consumer demand for an easy to drink, refreshing margarita, Almazul is a ready-to-drink Mexican blue agave margarita wine cocktail. Almazul is made with blue agave wine, real lime juice and agave nectar for a clean, crisp flavor with a smooth finish. Made in Mexico, this latest innovation from Heineken USA is gluten free […]
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Jones Soda Secures Distribution At Kroger For Special Release Series
Jones Soda Co., the original craft soda known for its unconventional flavors and user-designed label artwork, has secured distribution for its new Special Release series of limited-edition flavors at more than 1,800 Kroger stores across the country. The agreement highlights the appeal of the Special Release program, which can help retailers drive sales by offering […]
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Virgil’s Launches Three New Zero Sugar Flavors To Kick Off Summer
Virgil’s, a naturally bold line of craft sodas from Reed’s Inc. based in Norwalk, Connecticut, launches three new zero sugar, ketogenic certified varieties: Grapefruit, Dr. Better and Ginger Ale. Crafted with natural ingredients, these new flavors can be experienced straight from the can, over ice or mixed with a low-calorie cocktail. The new sodas provide drinkers […]
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Lidl U.S. Earns 47 Medals At 2021 Sommeliers Choice Awards
Lidl U.S., recently ranked a top 3 U.S. grocer by USA Today 10Best, captured 47 medals for its exclusive, private label wines in this year’s Sommeliers Choice Awards. Most of Lidl’s award-winning wines are priced at less than $10. The Sommeliers Choice Awards, now in its third year, has become a top seal of approval in the industry, with […]
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Heineken USA, Waze Launch U.S. Campaign To Reduce Drunk Driving
Heineken USA, in conjunction with Waze, a traffic and navigation app, has partnered in the U.S. to promote responsible consumption. Piloting this summer in California, the campaign is utilizing targeted in-app notifications and offering vouchers from a leading rideshare app to encourage consumers not to drive when they drink. As a long-standing industry leader on […]
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PepsiCo Launches Soulboost To Its List Of Consumer-Centric Innovations
PepsiCo has launched its latest innovation, Soulboost, a sparkling water beverage with a splash of real juice and functional ingredients. Its two varieties, Lift and Ease, offer four flavors and 10-20 calories per 12-oz. can: Lift your spirits with 200mg of panax ginseng to help support mental stamina. Available in two flavors: blueberry pomegranate and black […]
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Banana Wave Adds New Flavor To Its Line Of Plant-Based Banana Milks
Boca Raton, Florida-based Banana Wave has launched its latest banana milk offering, Banana Wave Unsweetened Original. Dedicated to providing consumers with a satisfying and nutritious non-dairy milk alternative, the newest flavor features the signature base of fiber-rich oat milk and whole bananas with a touch of Madagascar vanilla, now with zero added sugar. Packed with […]
Posted inBeverage News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
Albertsons Cos. Own Brands Relaunches Soleil Sparkling Water
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. has launched a refresh of its Own Brands Soleil sparkling water, including new special summer packaging. The designs were created by globally renowned artists and the four new flavors are mango, raspberry lime, tangerine and watermelon. The new designs and flavors are being featured in the Sip to the Beat summer […]