Los Angeles-based Fiji Water has transitioned its 500 milliliters and 330 milliliters bottles to 100 percent recycled plastic in the U.S. The move is a step in reducing plastic waste and replaces almost 65 percent of Fiji Water’s bottle volume in the U.S. with recycled material. The company is committed to continue shifting its entire portfolio […]
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Posted inBeverage News, Albertsons, West
Talking Rain, Olive Crest Partner For Donation Campaign
Throughout August, with the purchase of every bottle of Talking Rain’s Sparkling Ice sold in select Albertsons, Vons and Pavilions stores in Southern California, the company will donate .10 cents to Olive Crest. “Every child deserves safety and security. At Talking Rain, we believe in doing our part to enrich our communities and build a […]
Posted inBeverage News, Southwest
Richard’s Rainwater Expands To Sprouts, Whole Foods Market
Austin, Texas-based Richard’s Rainwater has expanded its beverage distribution to include Sprouts Farmers Market locations across Arizona, California and Nevada. The nation’s first FDA approved cloud-to-bottle company, Richard’s Rainwater captures fallen rain and packages it into recyclable aluminum cans or glass bottles. The rain is caught before it hits the ground, is 100 times cleaner than the strictest […]
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, Southeast
Greene Concepts Upgrades Bottling Plant In Marion, NC
Greene Concepts is continuing to make additional improvements within and around its beverage and water bottling plant in Marion, North Carolina. “As sales continue to expand nationally and locally, the company experiences increased trailer traffic to its bottling plant. Resurfacing of all surrounding roadways leading to and around the plant, along with our parking lot, […]
Posted inBeverage News, Southeast
Coca-Cola Creations Introduces New Dreamworld Flavor
Atlanta-based Coca-Cola has introduced its next limited-edition flavor under its creations platform, Coca-Cola Dreamworld. “Our latest Coca-Cola Creation brings us into a world filled with fantastic, surreal technicolor,” said Oana Vlad, senior director, global brand strategy at The Coca-Cola Company. “We hope people fall in love with Dreamworld — both in terms of its fantasy flavor and […]
Posted inBeverage News, Executive News, Southeast
Southern Glazer’s Harden To Retire As EVP, General Manager
Miami, Florida-based Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has announced the retirement of Steve Harden, EVP and general manager, California, effective Jan. 1. “Steve is leaving behind a tremendous 33-year legacy at Southern Glazer’s,” said Patrick Daul, president, Western region, Southern Glazer’s. “His profound experience, tremendous people skills, and servant leadership have been instrumental in building the […]
Posted inBeverage News, Executive News, Southeast
Coke Florida Announces Territory Leadership Changes
Tampa, Florida-based Coca-Cola Beverages Florida has announced several leadership changes in its Florida territories. Coke Florida, the local Coca-Cola bottler, operates a 47-county footprint across the state through a territory operating model. It includes 18 territories that serve more than 21 million consumers from Jacksonville to the Keys. “Coke Florida is here to be the customer’s […]
Posted inBeverage News, Northeast
Reed’s Launches Zero Sugar Stormy Mule Beverage
Norwalk, Connecticut-based Reed’s, owner of a portfolio of handcrafted ginger beverages, has launched its Zero Sugar Stormy Mule across the West Coast. The Stormy Mule is naturally brewed with fresh ginger root and natural rum flavor with no added sugars. The beverage contains 7 percent alcohol and a light-spice profile with no artificial colors, gluten, GMOs […]