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STōK’s ‘Fueled’ Line Features Creamers, Ready-To-Drink Coffee

Consumers have a new way to fuel their coffee with STōK Fueled Creamers and Ready-to-Drink Coffee from STōK Cold Brew. Geared toward those who are looking to jump-start their day, the company said the STōK Fueled line includes extra calories from protein, butter and MCT oil. The products are available at grocery and mass market […]

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Cigar City Expands Reach, Sees More Room for Growth

Cigar City Brewing in Tampa has grown rapidly since it was founded 13 years ago, expanding from a small operation with sales in Florida to having distribution across the U.S. and internationally. The brewery was founded in 2007 by Tampa Bay native Joey Redner and brewed its first batch of beer, Maduro Brown Ale, in […]

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Whole Foods Postpones Store Opening, H-E-B Helping Communities

The Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect all aspects of American life. Grocers are adjusting hours and reaching out to help their communities in a variety of ways. Also, the public health emergency is causing postponements of public gathering, including grocery store grand openings. State governments also are working to help grocery retailers meet customers’ needs. […]

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Dollar Tree, Family Dollar Modifying Store Hours During Coronavirus Pandemic

Chesapeake, Virginia-based Dollar Tree Inc. has modified its Dollar Tree and Family Dollar store hours in response to the coronavirus pandemic. In order to keep its associates safe, provide adequate time to exercise the company’s cleaning protocols and replenish store shelves with essential products, all Dollar Tree and Family Dollar stores are now closing at […]

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Smile Coffee Werks Launches Commercially Compostable Coffee Pods

Smile Coffee Werks, based in Darien, Connecticut, has unveiled compostable coffee pods made from renewable raw materials with over a 12-month shelf life. The patented technology utilizes a plant based, BPA-free cup and top. The pods are compatible with Nespresso classic style coffee makers, BPI-certified and commercially compostable in 12 weeks. Made from renewable plant-based […]

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7-Eleven Adds Skýra Water From Iceland To Private Brand Lineup

Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven Inc. has added a new premium water imported from Iceland to its private brand. Created exclusively for 7-Eleven, Skýra Icelandic spring water is naturally alkaline with electrolytes, a high pH (8.8) and naturally low mineral content. Skýra water is sourced from an Icelandic spring in a government-protected nature preserve. Filtered through inert […]

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Cusa Tea Launches World’s First Cold-Brew Instant Coffee

Boulder, Colorado-based Cusa Tea announces a major category expansion with the launch of Cusa Coffee. Made with the same cold-brew, evaporative dehydration technology as its tea products, Cusa Coffee is bringing cold-brew into the instant category. Seven instant packets come in every box, and each one makes an 8-oz. cup of steeped coffee in under […]

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La Colombe Sees Record Growth With Additional National Distribution

After securing national distribution at Walmart in 2019, La Colombe is continuing its aggressive growth strategy by capturing national distribution for its Draft Latte—a first-of-its-kind, ready-to-drink texturized coffee beverage—at Kroger and Walgreens in the first quarter on 2020. La Colombe’s core Draft Latte flavors, which include the Original Draft Latte, Triple Draft Latte, Mocha Draft […]