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Joffer Beverage Co. Rolls Out Jelly Belly Sparkling Water

In a new licensing agreement, Joffer Beverage Co. is bringing the flavors of Jelly Belly jelly bean candies to flavored sparkling water. The launch will include eight varieties: French Vanilla, Lemon Lime, Orange Sherbet, Piña Colada, Pink Grapefruit, Tangerine, Very Cherry and Watermelon. Each flavor has two ingredients: carbonated water and natural flavors with no […]

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Gaviña Family Celebrates 150-Year Family Coffee History

Gaviña and Sons Inc., makers of Don Francisco’s Coffee and Café La Llave Espresso, will celebrate its 53rd year of roasting coffee in Los Angeles in 2020, but the company’s history goes back more than a century and a half. “Our family has been in the coffee business 150 years,” said Lisette Gaviña Lopez, executive […]

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SOUTHWEST: New Allsup’s Market Opens In Melrose, New Mexico

Allsup’s Convenience Stores, one of the first to offer self-serve gasoline and self-serve fountain drinks, is bringing another first to its customers—the new Allsup’s Market in Melrose, New Mexico. Allsup’s recently was acquired by Yesway, which is now the 18th largest convenience store chain in the country. One-part convenience store, with expanded grocery and perishables, […]

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The Coca-Cola Co. Expands Its Powerade Lineup, Updates Packaging

Powerade is expanding its product lineup for the first time in more than a decade with two new zero-sugar beverages. The company says they offer functional hydration solutions—plus a new packaging design—to meet the fast-changing needs of sport drink consumers.  The sports drink brand is kicking off the year with the launch of new packaging […]

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Big Bear Stater Bros. Has Grand Reopening After Extensive Renovations

Stater Bros. Markets has served the Big Bear community since 1980, and nearly 40 years later, its Big Bear location has been extensively renovated in response to requests from local residents and visitors seeking to take to the slopes. Located at 42171 Big Bear Boulevard, the store will continue to be led by Rick Jaeger, […]

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Silk Introduces New DHA Omega-3 Plant-Based Beverage

Silk, America’s No. 1 plant-based beverage brand, is adding a DHA Omega-3 plant-based beverage to its product lineup. Joining the Silk Protein beverage portfolio is the new DHA Omega-3 pea, oat and almondmilk beverage. Silk DHA Omega-3 features a balanced blend of oatmilk, almondmilk and pea protein and is available in Original and Unsweetened Vanilla […]

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Milo’s Tea Unveils Updated Look For Its Packaging Labels

Milo’s Tea Co., maker of the best-selling tea item in the U.S., has unveiled a new look with an updated label on its packaging. The Birmingham, Alabama-based company says its new label reflects the heritage of the brand and highlights what is important to today’s consumers.   Milo’s says the new packaging reinforces founder Milo Carlton’s […]