Palm Beach Capital has made an investment in J. Polep Distribution Services, a convenience store and grocery distributor serving more than 6,000 customers in the northern U.S. Financial terms were not disclosed in the Sept. 30 announcement. Based in Chicopee, Massachusetts, J. Polep distributes candy and snacks; fresh, frozen and refrigerated foods; cigarettes and cigars; […]
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Port Orleans Brewing Co., Winn-Dixie Team Up To Fight Cancer
Winn-Dixie and Port Orleans Brewing Co. are partnering to support the fight against cancer with a two-part campaign inviting customers to “Lend a Helping Can.” This partnership will support cancer patients receiving treatment at the Ochsner Cancer Institute with a Winn-Dixie community donation program and a Port Orleans beer contribution campaign. Winn-Dixie customers can make […]
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Red Thread Coffee Co. Relaunches With A New CEO
Red Thread Coffee Co., the women-founded and women run company that makes the only cold brew where the entire line is certified organic, Fair Trade and single origin with no sugar or additives, is relaunching under new CEO Kelly Reilly, an industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience. Red Thread also launched a […]
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KDP Will Market McDonald’s McCafé Packaged Coffee Next Year
McDonald’s USA and Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) have signed a long-term master licensing and distribution agreement for McCafé packaged coffee in the U.S. The McCafé packaged coffee business launched with Kraft Heinz in 2014. Under the agreement, KDP will continue to be the exclusive manufacturer of McCafé K-Cup pods in the U.S. KDP will also […]
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GasBuddy Reveals Top-Rated Gas Station Coffee Brand In Every State
In honor of National Coffee Day on Sept. 29, GasBuddy, the smartphone app helping consumers avoid paying full price for fuel, compiled a list of gas station brands that have the highest-rated coffee in each state. For the third consecutive year, Texas-based Buc-ee’s leads the overall rankings with the highest rated gas station coffee in […]
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Gelson’s Introduces Certified Organic Roasts From Groundwork Coffee
Gelson’s has collaborated with Los Angeles-based Groundwork Coffee to create two certified organic roasts exclusively for Gelson’s. Both are available in all of Gelson’s 27 locations in Southern California. Packaged in 12-oz. vacuum-sealed bags, the whole bean coffee is USDA-certified organic, fair-traded and ethically sourced. They are both priced at $14.99 and include: Gelson’s Signature […]
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Budweiser And Jim Beam Collaborate On Black Lager
Budweiser and Jim Beam bourbon unveiled Budweiser Reserve Black Lager, a limited-supply brew with an ABV of 7.1 percent. This specialty beer marks the second collaboration between Budweiser and Jim Beam, joining Budweiser Reserve Copper Lager. Budweiser Reserve Black Lager is aged on six-year Jim Beam bourbon barrel staves for a bolder taste. Budweiser describes […]
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Kraft Heinz, Baileys Launch Ready-To-Drink Cold Brew, Coffee, K-Cups
Kraft Heinz partnered with cream liqueur maker Baileys to launch three non-alcoholic products. They are: • Ready-to-Drink Cold Brew Coffee in Irish Cream and Salted Caramel flavors; SRP $2.39; • Roast and ground coffee bags in Irish Cream and Chocolate Cherry; SRP $7.99; and • 10-count Keurig K-Cup pods in Irish Cream and Chocolate Cherry; […]