Living Essentials says it continues to support military causes with the introduction of a new, limited-edition cherry flavor of 5-hour Energy. From May 1-July 31, Living Essentials will donate 5 cents from the sale of every specially marked red, white and blue bottle of cherry flavored 5-hour Energy to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF), […]
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Halo Beverages Rolls Out BetterSweet Maple Water
Halo Beverages has launched BetterSweet Maple Water. Maple Water is the mineral-rich, subtly sweet water that feeds Maple trees; it contains more than 130 micro-nutrients and organic compounds that help Maple trees thrive all year long. This nutrient-rich water flows from the roots to the buds of maple trees during thaw-freeze cycles in early spring […]
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Saint Archer Brewing Releases Best-Selling Beers In Ball Cans
From the heart of San Diego’s burgeoning craft beer scene, popular relative newcomer Saint Archer Brewing Co. has released its four core beers in 12-oz. cans from Ball Corp. “The bottom line is cans speak to who we are as a brand and the lifestyle we all live,” says Saint Archer CEO Josh Landan. “Saint Archer […]
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Buehler’s Opens Liquor Agency Inside Of Ashland Supermarket
Buehler’s Fresh Foods in Ashland, Ohio, on Thursday opened Ashland Liquor Agency inside of the supermarket—completing the transfer and relocation agreement with Longbrake Carryout to purchase the Ashland Liquor Agency. “This is the first of future Ohio liquor agencies inside Buehler’s Fresh Foods locations, with Wooster Milltown slated to open in June of 2014,” said […]
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America’s Beer Distributors Recognize National Alcohol Awareness Month
Throughout the month of April, the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) will be recognizing Alcohol Awareness Month, as designated by the U.S. Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), to raise awareness about alcohol abuse. “Alcohol is a unique product that is not for everyone,” said NBWA President Craig Purser. “National […]
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Diet Coke Frost Removed From Stores After One Month
Diet Coke Frost, briefly sold as a Slurpee beverage at 7-Eleven stores, has been canned. USA Today reports that, just one month after rolling out the Diet Coke Frost Cherry Slurpee, the frozen concoction has been removed from 7-Eleven stores nationally. Coca-Cola and 7-Eleven reportedly said in a joint statement to the newspaper that the […]
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Sunsweet Introduces Amaz!ng Prune Light Juice
Sunsweet, a leading marketer of prunes, dried fruits and fruit juices, is launching a new, lighter version of its prune juice. Set to hit shelves this spring, Amaz!ng Prune Light juice boasts a light flavor and provides a good source of fiber with 100 calories and 8g of sugar per serving. “Almost one in four […]
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DPS, KAB Continue To Provide Grants To Increase Recycling In Public Parks
Public parks will be getting cleaner in communities across the country thanks to a significant grant made possible by Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPS) in collaboration with Keep America Beautiful (KAB). Twenty-six local and county governments in 19 states will receive durable, permanent recycling bins as part of the Dr Pepper Snapple Group/Keep America Beautiful […]