Corona, California-based Monster Beverage Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CANarchy Craft Brewery Collective LLC, a craft beer and hard seltzer company, for $330 million in cash. The transaction will bring the Cigar City, Oskar Blues, Deep Ellum, Perrin Brewing, Squatters and Wasatch brands to the Monster beverage portfolio. The transaction does […]
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BuzzBallz Sponsors Bulls; Names One After Cocktail Flavor
Carrollton, Texas-based BuzzBallz LLC/Southern Champion has sponsored two professional bulls, marking uncharted territory for the company. “We met … Cord McCoy – one of the guys that does pro rodeo and raises bulls – and his buddy, Sammy Andrews, who had some bulls for sale that were on the PBR circuit,” said Merrilee Kick, CEO […]
Southern Glazer’s Appoints McQuaid To VP And General Manager, Oregon
Florida-based Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has appointed Casey McQuaid to the role of VP and general manager of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits of Oregon, effective Feb. 1, 2022. McQuaid will be responsible for leading and executing strategic business initiatives in the state to drive growth for the supplier brands Southern Glazer’s represents. In addition, […]
Wild Leap Awarded Beer Connoisseur 2021 Brewery Of The Year
Beer Connoisseur magazine has named LaGrange, Georgia-based Wild Leap as the 2021 Brewery of the Year. The breweries that were considered for the title were the highest-scoring beers collectively in 2021. These brewers demonstrated mastery of their craft and were selected by Beer Connoisseur’s judging panel. With the distinction of ranking as the best brewery […]
Bolthouse Farms Offers New Immunity Beverages For Daily Support
Bakersfield, California-based Bolthouse Farms has released a new suite of nutritious beverages and wellness shots to help consumers support their immune health. With cold and flu season in full swing, the Bolthouse Farms Immunity Suite offers a variety of immunity-boosting options. The Immunity Suite is composed of the Green Immunity Boost smoothie, the Superfood Immunity Boost juice blend, and new […]
Sparkling Ice Reveals 2022 Live In Full Flavor Campaign
Seattle, Washington-based Talking Rain Beverage Co., the maker of Sparkling Ice beverages, has launched its “Live in Full Flavor” advertising campaign that celebrates all of life’s flavors and reminds consumers to embrace little moments of joy in everyday life. “The Live in Full Flavor campaign recognizes the importance of embracing life’s everyday moments for all […]
Pepsi Bottling Ventures Names New President And CEO
Raleigh, North Carolina-based Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC, a joint venture of Suntory Group and PepsiCo, has promoted Derek Hill to president and CEO. The announcement follows the retirement of Paul Finney, who served as president and CEO from 2012-2021. “Paul has strategically positioned PBV into the industry-leading bottling company that it is today. He is highly admired and […]
Coca-Cola Florida Promotes Boyce As Territory General Manager
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida LLC has promoted James “Jim” Boyce to territory general manager for its Tampa territory, effective Jan. 15. With 23 years of experience in the CPG industry, Boyce has served as plant manager for Coke Florida’s Tampa manufacturing facility since 2019, leading a team of more than 150 associates who produced more than […]
