To meet the demand for decaf capsules, Berkeley, California-based Peet’s Coffee is expanding its espresso capsule line, originally launched in 2018, by introducing Decaffeinato Ristretto. Nespresso-compatible capsule sales are growing 65 percent across grocery, mass, club and Amazon outlets. Decaf capsules represent 6.6 percent of the segment, consistent with decaf offerings in the premium coffee […]
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Posted inBeverage News, Corporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Winn-Dixie Opening WD’s Taproom At Point Meadows Store
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG) will expand its WD’s Taproom concept to the Point Meadows community during a grand opening event Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 5-7 p.m. at the Jacksonville Winn-Dixie store located at 10915-122 Baymeadows Road. According to SEG, parent company of Bi-Lo, Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie, this latest store […]
Posted inDairy News, Beverage News, Grocery News, Home Page Slider, New Products, Southwest, Suppliers
Borden Dairy Joins State Fair Of Texas Lineup With Flavored Milk
State Fair of Texas fanatics tasting this year’s new fair food can look forward to enjoying it with a side of Cotton Candy milk. Dallas-based Borden Dairy, a dairy company founded in 1857, has concocted three limited-edition, fair-inspired flavors of milk: Banana Taffy, Blueberry Cobbler and Cotton Candy. State Fair of Texas visitors will have […]
Posted inBeverage News, Southwest, Suppliers
Oskar Blues Cult Favorite Death By Coconut Returning This Fall
Longmont, Colorado-based Oskar Blues Brewery is bring back a seasonal cult favorite, Death by Coconut Irish Porter, a malty brew that with the flavors of bittersweet cacao and creamy coconut. The limited release makes its 2019 arrival with kickoff events in taprooms Aug. 23. Death By Coconut will be nationally distributed in 4-packs of 12-oz. […]
Posted inShelby Originals, Bakery News, Beverage News, Corporate Store News, Deli News, Grocery Store Equipment, Grocery Store Layout, Home Page Latest News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Merchandising News, Sustainability News, West
On Site: Vons Unveils Remodeled Store In Corona, California
The Shelby Report’s Bob Reeves, VP-West, attended the Aug. 21 grand reopening of the Vons store at 369 Magnolia Avenue in Corona, California, following an extensive remodel. Every department in the store, which first opened about 20 years ago, was included in the refresh, according to Store Manager Robert Pfeffer, who spoke with Reeves on […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Beverage News, Home Page Slider, Suppliers, West
Sunwink Launches Herbal Tonic Beverage In Select Whole Foods Markets
Sunwink, a San Francisco, California-based, female-founded herbal tonic beverage, is now available at Whole Foods in the Rocky Mountain region. This is the brand’s first entrance into a big box retailer and the first sparkling herbal tonic to be on Whole Foods’ shelves. “We’re incredibly honored to partner with Whole Foods,” says Eliza Timpson, co-founder […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, New Products, Northeast, Organic Natural, Suppliers, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Maine Craft Soda Maker, Capt’n Eli’s Soda, Unveils Its First Diet Drink
Capt’n Eli’s Soda has added Capt’n Eli’s Diet Root Beer to its line of all-natural bottled soda. The new flavor joins the company’s current selection of Root Beer, Ginger Beer, Cream Soda, Black Cherry Pop, Blueberry Pop, Orange Pop and Strawberry Pop. Capt’n Eli’s Diet Root Beer is made with a natural sugar substitute that […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Bakery News, Beverage News, Corporate Store News, Deli News, Grocery Store Layout, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Nonfood Items, Organic Natural, Produce News, Southeast
Sprouts Farmers Market Hiring For New Jupiter, Florida, Store
Sprouts Farmers Market soon will finish construction on its new store in Jupiter, Florida, and is hiring employees. The more than 30,000-s.f. store at 3757 Military Trail will open at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Details about the grand opening celebration will be announced at a later date. The new Jupiter Sprouts is bringing […]
Posted inBeverage News, C-Store News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Private Label Brands, Southwest
7-Eleven Stores Introduce Sports Drink 7-Select Replenish
7-Eleven, the Irving, Texas-based convenience retailer, is selling 7-Select Replenish, an isotonic sports drink that contains no artificial sweeteners or high-fructose corn syrup. Available exclusively at 7-Eleven stores, 7-Select Replenish comes in four flavors: Lemonade, Orange Mango, Cucumber Mint and Guava Splash. While the everyday suggested retail price is $1.99, customers can take advantage of […]
Posted inNortheast, Beverage News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, New Products, Organic Natural, Specialty, Suppliers
Vera Roasting Grows Line Of Resveratrol-, CBD-Infused Coffees
Dover, New Hampshire-based Vera Roasting Co., makers of the only CBD coffee infused with the antioxidant resveratrol, is expanding its line of CBD-infused coffees with the release of a new higher-dosage organic Wellness Blend Coffee containing 300mg of CBD in a 12-oz. bag. “We are excited to expand our CBD-infused product lines to include a […]
Posted inC-Store News, Beverage News, Southwest
Pumpkin Spice Latte Makes Comeback To 7-Eleven Stores
7-Eleven is inviting coffee lovers to “Fall Back in Love with a Favorite” as participating stores begin serving up its version of the Pumpkin Spice Latte as well as fresh-brewed pumpkin-flavored coffee. Since Pumpkin Spice is the Irving, Texas-based convenience retailer’s most successful limited-time offering in the hot beverage category, it released the flavored drinks […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Merchandising News, Suppliers, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Meyer Of Corwin Beverage Named To PepsiCo Chairman’s Ring Of Honor
Dustin Meyer is responsible for assuring that Corwin Beverage products are stocked and prominently displayed at large grocery stores across southwest Washington state. His sales and customer service performance have earned him a place in the 2019 PepsiCo Chairman’s Ring of Honor, recognition reserved for just one out of every 1,000 front line sales associates […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Midwest, New Products, Suppliers
Joia Spirit Adds Low-Sugar Varieties Of Its RTD Sparkling Cocktails
Joia Spirit has launched a low-sugar line of ready-to-drink premium sparkling cocktails. Joining the Mendota Heights, Minnesota-based company’s existing sparkling cocktail lineup of Cosmopolitan, Moscow Mule and Greyhound, the new low-sugar varieties are: • Sparkling Margarita: tequila with triple sec and an energetic squeeze of lime; crafted with 6g of sugar and 140 calories per […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Beverage News, Home Page Slider, Suppliers, West
Mike Tyson Company Rolls Out DWiiNK CBD-Enhanced Beverages
The Ranch Cos., founded by Mike Tyson and Rob Hickman, has launched a new line of CBD-enhanced beverages under the DWiiNK name. DWiiNK beverages contain 10mg of CBD and are available in four flavors: original, pineapple orange, watermelon and mixed berry. They initially will be available at convenience stores in Los Angeles. “DWiiNK has been […]
Posted inSuppliers, Beverage News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Spring Hill Dairy Farm Closing Due To Chemicals In Water
Spring Hill Dairy Farm Inc. in Haverhill, Massachusetts, is closing. The decision was made as stores in Massachusetts and New Hampshire pulled the company’s water products from shelves due to controversial chemicals in the water, namely per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). In a letter, Spring Hill CEO Harold Rogers said, “The deluge of unwarranted attention […]
Posted inBeverage News, Suppliers, West
Jones Soda Appoints Former Kellogg’s Executives To Board Of Directors
Seattle-based Jones Soda Co. has appointed Paul Norman and Clive Sirkin to its board of directors. The two appointments were nominated by Heavenly Rx Ltd. in connection with its strategic financing agreements with the company and certain other company shareholders. In addition, both Vanessa Walker and Ray Silcock will be stepping down from the company’s […]
Posted inH-E-B, Beverage News, Center Store, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Snacks Brands, Southwest, Specialty, Suppliers
H-E-B Names Quest For Texas Best Winners
After two days of intense deliberations and tasting a mix of brats, brittle, sauces, pickles, mixes, mixers, meats, cookies and crickets, H-E-B’s Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best named five winners. The winners of the sixth-annual event hail from Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Woodway and Atlanta, Texas, and received a combined $80,000 in cash prizes […]
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Left Hand Brewing, WAAYB Organics Launch Present CBD-Infused Sparkling Water
Colorado companies Left Hand Brewing and WAAYB Organics are launching Present CBD-Infused Sparkling Water featuring all-organic ingredients in three initial flavors: natural, lemon-lime and blood orange. Present is tended from seed to shelf in Northern Colorado and will be available for online ordering on Aug. 12. Present features 20mg of full-spectrum CBD distillate from hemp grown at WAAYB’s USDA Certified […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Beverage News, Home Page Slider, Packaging News, Suppliers, West
Alkaline Water Co. Expands Portfolio With Canned Product Lines
The Alkaline Water Co. Inc., the Scottsdale, Arizona-based producer of bottled alkaline drinking water sold under the brand name Alkaline88, has launched its new canned product line, featuring 16-oz. aluminum cans, available in Alkaline88 water, four all-natural flavored waters and three all-natural flavored cannabidiol- (CBD) infused waters. As demand for canned products is steadily increasing, the […]
Posted inCenter Store, Association News, Beverage News, Frozen Food, Health & Wellness, National, Organic Natural, Packaging News, Snacks Brands, Suppliers
CPG Industry Supports 20 Million US Jobs, Contributes $2 Trillion To GDP
The consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry supports one in 10 American jobs and is the largest manufacturing employer in the United States, according to a report released Aug. 6 by the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA). The study, conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, shows that the CPG industry supports 20.4 million jobs that generate $1.1 trillion in labor income and contribute $2 trillion to […]