The Atlanta, Georgia-based Coca-Cola Co. has named Monica Howard Douglas as SVP and general counsel. Douglas is a 17-year veteran of the company who most recently served as chief compliance officer and associate general counsel for the North America operating unit. In her new role, she will oversee the company’s global legal function, reporting to […]
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Coca-Cola Consolidated Opens New Central Indiana Distribution Facility
The Whitestown, Indiana Coca-Cola Consolidated distribution and automated warehouse facility opened April 19. The company invested approximately $60 million to build this 400,000-square-foot facility, allowing it to better serve its customers in central Indiana and the surrounding region. The facility will be able to distribute more than 20 million cases each year. More than 450 teammates […]
Albertsons Cos. Introduces Kalyana Sustainable Wines To Its Offerings
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. has introduced Kalyana sustainable wines to its growing lineup of sustainable Own Brands products. Kalyana wines are crafted from select vineyards and grapes grown in California’s Central Coast. Both the vineyards and the winery are certified sustainable by the Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance. CSWA has nearly two decades of experience […]
Rowdy Mermaid Launches Adaptonic Sparkling Immunity Tonics
Rowdy Mermaid, the functional beverage brand known for its kombucha, is entering a new category with the launch of its Adaptonic immunity beverages. The sparkling tonics are crafted with fruits, botanical herbs and immunity-supporting reishi mushroom extract. The launch of Adaptonic coincides with the release of a new Grapefruit Rise kombucha flavor, the brand’s first “energizing” kombucha, which […]
Pepsi Drops Limited-Edition Peeps Marshmallow Cola For Spring
Purchase, New York-based Pepsi and Peeps are making the start to spring more exciting this year with a new, one-of-a-kind collaboration. Pepsi x Peeps is a new beverage that combines the taste of Pepsi cola with the Peeps marshmallow flavor consumers love. The design on 7.5-oz. Pepsi mini-cans comes in bright yellow, pink and blue. […]
Dos Equis Makes A Splash With Summer Of Dos And Sweepstakes
Driven by the seasonal gatherings of friends and family, White Plains, New York-based Dos Equis aims to make a splash for three consumers by sending them on a summer getaway of their choice. To ensure even more consumers are enjoying the summer season, Dos Equis is giving away summer essentials packs all summer long. Beginning in May and […]
Pepsi Bottling Ventures Acquires Pepsi-Cola Roxboro Bottler
Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC has completed its acquisition of Pepsi-Cola Roxboro, the franchise bottler based in Roxboro, North Carolina. The acquisition expands PBV’s distribution and sales territory to the counties of Caswell, Person, Granville and Orange. “We are very excited to be a part of the historic Roxboro community,” said President and CEO of Pepsi Bottling Ventures Paul Finney. “Pepsi-Cola Roxboro has serviced […]
Mountain Dew Brings Back Outdoor Stimulus Program With $1M In Prizes
Purchase, New York-based Mountain Dew will bring back its “Get Out And Do” program, to celebrate and empower the pursuits and passions of those who embrace the adventurous spirit of the great outdoors. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural Outdoor Stimulus program in the heartland, Mountain Dew is doubling down with a bigger […]
