Plano, Texas-based NuZee has expanded its partnership with Nostalgia Coffee Roasters to bring 2.5-ounce portion packs to wholesale customers nationwide for the first time. Nostalgia Coffee Roasters partnered with NuZee to grow its coffee offerings beyond single-serve in corporate, office and hospitality settings while offering an eco-friendly option. The packaging makes the portion packs an easy way to […]
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Posted inBeverage News, Executive News, Southwest
Keurig Dr Pepper Hires Rotem-Wildeman For Executive Position
Frisco, Texas-based Keurig Dr Pepper has announced the appointment of Karin Rotem-Wildeman to the position of chief research and development officer, effective Jan. 9, reporting to Bob Gamgort, chairman and CEO. In this role, Rotem-Wildeman will lead product development, packaging innovation, flavor technology and associated research and development capabilities. She succeeds David Thomas, who is retiring from KDP after […]
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, West
Wild Tonic Debuts Wanderer Series Beverage Line
Sedona, Arizona-based Wild Tonic, a brand of Jun Kombucha made with honey instead of cane sugar, has announced a new product within its nature-inspired holistic, non-alcoholic beverage line. Launching in January, The Wanderer Series features the namesakes of traditional cocktails. The beverages come in four variations: Bees Knees, a lemony gin flavor with juniper and coriander; […]
Posted inBeverage News, Amazon Fresh, Southwest, Whole Foods
Poppi Raises $25M From CAVU Consumer Partners
Austin, Texas-based Poppi has announced $25 million in new financing led by CAVU Consumer Partners. Poppi combines real fruit, apple cider vinegar, and less than 5 grams of sugar and 25 calories to create a prebiotic soda that improves gut health. It comes in nine different flavors and is available for $29.99/12-pack. The funding comes after a year of growth for […]
Posted inBeverage News, West
Sparkling Ice Awards $150K During Annual Holiday Initiative
Seattle-based Talking Rain Beverage Company and its brand, Sparkling Ice, has announced the three winning charities of its second annual holiday give-back initiative, Cheers to Giving, a campaign created to celebrate nonprofits making a difference in their communities. The brand called on consumers to nominate a nonprofit for a chance for them to be selected as one […]
Posted inFresh Thyme, Beverage News, Midwest
Tiesta Tea Adds Kiosk At Fresh Thyme Market Stores
Tiesta Tea, a Chicago-based manufacturer of loose leaf teas, has announced its launch of the Tea-Osk, a loose leaf tea kiosk, in all Fresh Thyme Market stores across 10 states. The Tea-Osk can be found in the bulk foods section of all Fresh Thyme Market locations. The Tea-Osk contains a selection of bulk loose leaf teas […]
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BuzzBallz Receives Several Awards For Cocktail Products
Carrollton, Texas-based BuzzBallz was recently awarded two Pr%f Awards for its Chili Mango and Espresso Martini Cocktails. Chili Mango won a gold tasting medal and double gold design/total packaging medal, and Espresso Martini won a silver tasting medal and gold design/total packaging medal. The annual Pr%f Awards competition is powered by Food and Beverage Magazine, […]
Posted inBeverage News, Northeast
Bigelow Tea Earns Recertification As A ‘B Corporation’
Fairfield, Connecticut-based Bigelow Tea has achieved recertification as a Certified B Corporation, joining more than 6,000 companies globally that are committed to using their businesses as a force for social and environmental change. Cindi Bigelow, third-generation president and CEO, carries on her grandmother’s legacy by giving back to people and the planet. “Being certified, and […]