Swire Coca-Cola USA has come to an agreement giving the company and other Coca-Cola franchise bottlers the rights to distribute Monster Energy Co. products in parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado. The terms of the deal give Swire Coca-Cola USA, Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, Deming Coca-Cola and Durango Coca-Cola distribution rights for Monster Energy products throughout Arizona […]
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Posted inBeverage News, Health & Wellness, Southeast, Suppliers
Odwalla Unveils 3 Smoobucha Flavors
Stores nationwide are now selling Odwalla’s Smoobucha, the company’s take on the tea beverage kombucha. Odwalla Smoobucha is available in three flavors: Citrus & Guava, Berry & Ginger and Apple & Greens. Odwalla Smoobucha was unveiled at the Natural Products Expo West trade show in Anaheim, California, earlier this month. It blends the taste and […]
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Safeway First Major U.S. Retailer To Carry Oki Beverages
Phivida Holdings Inc. reports that Safeway will begin selling Oki beverages in more than 100 stores in Colorado. Safeway is the first major retailer in the U.S. to offer the line of iced teas and waters, which are infused with 20mg of active hemp extract. Albertsons Cos. LLC, the parent of Safeway, has more than […]
Posted inWest, Beverage News, Suppliers
Ceria Brewing Co. Becomes Growpacker’s First Incubator Brand
Growpacker Inc., a Toronto, Ontario-based contract manufacturer of foods and beverages that are infused with THC and CBD, has created a brand incubator and accelerator program to help companies who make products with THC and CBD develop their brands for sale in California. The first company to participate in the Brand Incubator and Accelerator Program […]
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Ronnoco Coffee Acquires Beverage Solutions Group
St. Louis-based Ronnoco Coffee has acquired the business of Beverage Solutions Group of Maynardville, Tennessee. Beverage Solutions Group sells to more than 70 distributors who service convenience store and foodservice accounts in over 43 states. “This purchase supports Ronnoco’s overall strategy of being a single-source supplier for the beverage category, continuing to expand nationally and […]
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CBA Launches New Growth Unit Focused On Quenching Thirst
Portland, Oregon-based Craft Brew Alliance (CBA) is launching a new standalone business unit, the pH Experiment, dedicated to creating, incubating and accelerating growth with new products and experiences that put drinkers’ needs first. The growth unit is the evolution of CBA’s Innovation team and its pH Experiment beverage initiative, which launched in 2018 as a litmus […]
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illy Ready-To-Drink Coffee Distributed By Hudson News Distributors
illy North America has an agreement with Hudson News Distributors to distribute illy Ready-to-Drink Coffee in the Northeast market. illy Ready-to-Drink is made with 100 percent Arabica coffee with no preservatives, added colors or flavors sweetened with non-GMO beet sugar. The cappuccino, caffè latte and mochaccino SKUs use hormone-free milk and have less calories per […]
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Regatta Ginger Beer Expands Into Craft Mixer Category
Regatta, creator of Regatta Classic Bermuda Stone Ginger Beer, has entered into the craft mixers category with Dry Citrus Sparkling Tonic, Royal Oak Ginger Ale and Pacific Sea Salt Club Soda. Sam Zarou, CEO of Affinity Beverages of Locust Valley, New York, said, “Our flagship product, Regatta Ginger Beer, is a multi-year winner of SIP […]
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EarthWater Launches Private Label Program For Black Water
EarthWater is expanding into the private label water market by launching a private label program. The Texas-based company announced the private label program is in response to requests from corporate clients seeking to enter the Black Water market. The company also wants to expand into the growing private label water market, which currently exceeds $2.8 […]
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Dean Foods Explores Strategic Alternatives, Including Potential Sale
Dean Foods Co. says it has commenced a review to explore and evaluate potential strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value. These alternatives could include, among others, continuing to execute on the company’s business plan, including an increased focus on certain standalone strategic initiatives, the disposition of certain assets, the formation of a joint venture, a […]
Posted inGrocery News, Beverage News, Center Store, Home Page Slider, Store News, West
Café La Rica, Café Cachita Brands Continue To Grow
Chula Vista, California-based Youngevity International Inc., an omni-direct lifestyle company, has expanded its recently acquired Café Cachita brand of espresso into more than 500 retail doors through Southeastern Grocers. The new distribution footprint now includes all Winn-Dixie, Bi-Lo, Fresco Y Mas and Harveys stores. Café Cachita will be available in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and North and South Carolina. CLR Roasters […]
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The Makers Of 5-hour Energy Shots Add Tea Flavors
Farmington Hills, Michigan-based Living Essentials LLC, the makers of 5-hour Energy shots, has added two flavors to its growing 5-hour Tea line. Lemonade-Tea and Raspberry-Tea flavors are now available for purchase in at retailers and online. “With three great tasting flavors of 5-hour Tea shots, we now have a flavor for every taste” said Lynn […]
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Richard M. Daley Retiring From Coca-Cola Board Of Directors
Richard M. Daley will retire from The Coca-Cola Board of Directors after eight years of service. The board announced Feb. 22 that Daley will not stand for re-election at the company’s annual meeting in April. Daley has been a Coca-Cola director since 2011. He served as mayor of Chicago from 1989 to 2011. Daley currently […]
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Nestlé Pure Life Partners With Box Tops For Education
Nestlé Pure Life Purified Water, a Nestlé Waters North America brand, is the first bottled water partner of Box Tops for Education. The brands will help schools nationwide earn funding for education initiatives. “Nestlé Pure Life’s partnership with Box Tops for Education is a natural extension of our support for families,” said Yumiko Clevenger-Lee, VP […]
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Natalie’s Juice Co. Launches New Holistic Juice Line
Fort Pierce, Florida-based Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Co. is launching a new line of cold-pressed juices that feature new functional and holistic properties. The three new juices represent the next generation of Natalie’s juices and were brought to market after six-months of streamlined development. Specifically formulated with functional botanicals, traditional spices and superfood ingredients, the […]
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Keurig Dr Pepper Relocating Texas HQ To Cowboys Campus
Keurig Dr Pepper announced Feb. 21 that it will move its Texas headquarters from Plano to a new 350,000-s.f., build-to-suit leased facility at The Star in Frisco, Texas. The new location will be ready in 2021 and serve as one of the company’s two headquarters; the other is located in Burlington, Massachusetts. The Star is […]
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Darigold Introduces High-Protein Milk With Less Sugar
Darigold is expanding its portfolio of milk products to include Fit, an ultrafiltered, lactose free, high-protein milk. Fit delivers Darigold’s same taste with 75 percent more protein and 40 percent less sugar than regular 2 percent milk. The farmer-owned co-op’s ultrafiltration process naturally concentrates protein and removes sugars. As research indicates, nearly half of Americans strongly […]
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‘Robot Bartender’ Somabar Debuts At Gelson’s In-Store Wine Bars
Somabar, a Los Angeles, California-based startup, is hoping to make it easier and less expensive for foodservice establishments to offer cocktail programs. It’s launching what it says is the world’s first robot bartender created for beer and wine bars and restaurants, starting with its public launch at select Gelson’s Wine Bars. Somabar is operational at […]
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TreeHouse Foods Announces Plans To Close St. Louis Office
Oak Brook, Illinois-based TreeHouse Foods Inc. will close its St. Louis, Missouri, office on June 28. The decision to close the St. Louis office is part of the company’s previously announced “TreeHouse 2020” multi-year restructuring program to reduce its cost structure and administrative footprint and to align the organization with the current and future needs of the business. […]
Posted inExecutive News, Beverage News, Northeast
Boston Beer Board Member, Former Dean Foods CEO Gregg Tanner Dies At 62
The Boston Beer Co. is mourning the passing of one of its longest-serving board members, Mr. Gregg A. Tanner, who died at the age of 62 on Jan. 24 surrounded by family. Mr. Tanner retired as CEO of Dean Foods of Dallas, Texas, in 2017. When he passed, he was serving on the board of directors for […]