Danone Waters of America, the North American bottled water importer and distributor, will sell, distribute and merchandise Ferrarelle, an Italian sparkling natural mineral water, as of January 2020 in the U.S. The long-term master distribution agreement will focus on building the brand in the U.S. and include Ferrarelle glass formats via on-premise channels. Ferrarelle says […]
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7-Eleven Introduces First Direct-Sourced Coffee To Its Seven Reserve Line
Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven Inc. has introduced El Salvador Bourbon Single Origin coffee. The retailer that first introduced Americans to coffee in to-go cups, now brews more than half its coffee from Rainforest Alliance Certified beans. The latest brew in its Seven Reserve line of specially curated coffees is the first to be sourced directly from independent family farmers […]
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CBD-Infused Good Day Launches Two New Beverages
Premium CBD-infused beverage brand Good Day announced the launch of its new SKUs, chamomile herbal tea and citrus sparkling water. Good Day says its line of CBD-infused beverages is designed to keep customers balanced throughout every part of the day—cold-brew coffee for a boost of calm energy, citrus sparkling water for a mental refresh and chamomile […]
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Sorensen: Innovation In Thought Was Lacking This Year
by Cindy Sorensen/founder and CEO, The Grocery Group Each year as I prepare to write my dairy industry “year in review” column, I reflect on the newsworthy events that occurred in the industry in the previous 12 months. This reflection often includes a look back on the following: new product introductions; ingredient, product and package […]
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Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Appoints Three New Senior Executives
Miami, Florida-based Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, a distributor of beverage alcohol has appointed John Wittig as chief commercial officer, Gene Sullivan as chief sales and marketing officer and David Chaplin as chief growth officer, effective Jan. 1. In their new roles, Wittig and Sullivan will report to Southern Glazer’s COO Brad Vassar. Chaplin will […]
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Aldi Launches Alcohol Delivery Nationwide Through Instacart
Batavia, Illinois-based Aldi is offering delivery of wine and beer via Instacart nationwide, where permitted by state and local laws. Online alcohol delivery now reaches 60 percent of the 1,400 stores where Aldi sells alcohol. Shoppers can visit shop.Aldi.us to select from a wide array of wine and beer, and have it all delivered to their […]
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Brooklyn Crafted Now Being Distributed At Sprouts Farmers Markets
Brooklyn, New York-based artisanal craft beverage brand, Brooklyn Crafted, is now offering its Extra Spicy Ginger Beer Can in Sprouts Farmers Markets nationwide. The addition of Sprouts distribution comes at the heels of brand developments including the implementation of a new bottling line and diversification to new product lines including its Herbal Teas and Calamansi-Ade lines. […]
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H-E-B Delivers Second Location To Kingwood, Texas, Community
H-E-B will expand its footprint within the Kingwood community in Houston, opening its newest location H-E-B Market at Northpark on Wednesday, Nov. 13. The 102,000-s.f. store is located at 19529 Northpark Drive. Kingwood resident Blake Willenborg will serve as GM and draw from his 15 years with H-E-B, having started as a bagger after graduating […]