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S.Pellegrino Rolling Out Canned Sparkling Water

S.Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water is introducing cans to its product lineup. “Delivering the same refreshing mix of gentle bubbles and fine mineral balance customers know and love, the new S.Pellegrino cans are a fun and tasteful new way to enhance any dining occasion, from an alfresco dinner to a sunset picnic,” the company says. […]

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Nestlé Waters Names New VP, Chief Marketing Officer

Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA) in Stamford, Connecticut, has appointed Yumi Clevenger-Lee VP and chief marketing officer (CMO). Nestlé Waters officials describe Clevenger-Lee as a “seasoned and visionary marketer with a history of taking a consumer-centric approach toward developing products and campaigns.” Her experience includes product innovation, reinventing brands through purpose, developing engaging campaigns and creating […]

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Deep Community Roots, Family And Beer Have Kept John’s Grocery Thriving

by Terrie Ellerbee/editor-Midwest If only the walls of John’s Grocery could talk. The grocery store has been in business for 70 years, which is impressive for a small, family-owned independent retailer. But the building where John’s Grocery is located has been a cornerstone in Iowa City history going back another 100 years. “Iowa was founded […]

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Laguarta To Lead PepsiCo As Nooyi Plans To Step Down

PepsiCo Inc.’s board of directors has unanimously elected Ramon Laguarta, 54, to succeed Indra K. Nooyi, 62, as the company’s CEO. Nooyi will step down on Oct. 3 after 24 years with the company, including 12 as CEO. She will remain chairman until early 2019 to ensure a smooth and seamless transition, says PepsiCo. Laguarta also was elected […]

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Ocean Spray Cranberries Appoints Three New Executives

Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc. has appointed three new executives: Joseph Vanderstelt as SVP, CFO; Brian Schiegg as SVP, chief commercial officer; and Jamie Head as chief information officer. “Joe, Brian and Jamie are all seasoned leaders with strong track records and significant experience in consumer goods,” said Bobby Chacko, president and CEO of Ocean Spray. “As we look to the future […]

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Vernors Celebrates Michigan Lighthouses With Collectible Cans

Vernors once again is partnering with Pure Michigan to celebrate the Great Lakes State’s coastal landmarks, with limited edition cans featuring seven iconic Michigan lighthouses.  The lighthouses showcased include Forty Mile Point (Rogers City), Old Mackinac Point (Mackinaw City), Point Iroquois (Brimley), Point Betsie (Frankfort), Little Sable Point (Mears), St. Joseph and the oldest lighthouse in the […]

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Meet Gen Z: Plastic Water Bottles Bring Landfills To Mind

by Claire Lentsch/a contributor to The Shelby Report The first thing that comes to mind when it comes to landfills is plastic. Although plastic is not the only thing that forms mountains of waste, it is one of the more common things we face in our day-to-day lives. Ads promote the idea of “save the […]

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Peet’s Coffee Appoints Former Wrigley Exec As CEO

Peet’s Coffee has appointed Kenneth C. “Casey” Keller Jr. as chief executive officer, effective August 6, 2018. Keller will succeed Dave Burwick, who had served as chief executive officer of Peet’s Coffee since 2012. Previously Keller served as global president of the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co., a subsidiary of Mars Inc., where he was responsible for delivering sales […]