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Sparkling Ice Launches First Line Of Caffeinated Drinks

Sparkling Ice, part of the Talking Rain Beverage Co. portfolio, on Oct. 8 debuted its first line of caffeinated products, Sparkling Ice +Caffeine, at the 2018 National Association of Convenience Stores Show (NACS) in Las Vegas. Featured in the Cool New Products Showcase, the 16-oz. cans are available in five flavors: Black Raspberry, Blue Raspberry, Triple […]

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Giant Eagle, Ricker’s Enter Acquisition Agreement

Giant Eagle Inc. and Ricker’s have entered into an acquisition agreement, allowing the GetGo and Ricker’s brands to join forces in serving customers throughout Indiana. “We are thrilled to partner with such a strong company, brand and talented group of Ricker’s employees,” said Laura Karet, Giant Eagle president and CEO, in a statement. “We look […]

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Loop Neighborhood Opens Two New Locations

Loop Neighborhood, an all-in-one convenience store and marketplace, has opened two new California locations in Silver Creek and Norco. Loop was built upon the philosophy that nutrition and convenience should not be mutually exclusive. To do this, the company says it set out to change the conventional image of convenience stores in order to redefine what […]

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Tree Top Launches New ‘Sweet And Tart’ Granny Smith Apple Cider

Tree Top is unveiling what it says is the only premium pure pressed “sweet and tart” cider on the market, with its 100% Pure Pressed Sweet & Tart Apple Cider. The Granny Smith apple is the star of this new blend, prompting the company to create a new word for the unique taste: “swangy.” “Part […]

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S&D Coffee & Tea Invests In Smallholder Farmers With CQI Q Processing Training

This year, S&D Coffee & Tea invited 18 smallholder farmers to take a deeper dive into post-harvest processing—a crucial step when it comes to the development of coffee flavor and quality. They learned firsthand about general processing knowledge, processing technology, good practices and quality assurance for the main processing methods. S&D has been working closely […]

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Dunkin’ And Harpoon Brewery Launch Coffee Porter For Fall

Dunkin’, which recently dropped the “Donuts” from its name, and Boston-based Harpoon Brewery have come together for the first time to combine the taste of Dunkin’s Espresso Blend Coffee with Harpoon’s craft beer, launching the new Harpoon Dunkin’ Coffee Porter.  A “balanced and smooth brew offering robust and roasty notes,” Dunkin’ Coffee Porter was created by […]

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Keurig Dr Pepper To Acquire Core Nutrition By End Of 2018

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) will acquire Core Nutrition LLC, maker of enhanced waters. The acquisition will be funded with KDP common stock, and the transaction is expected to close by the end of 2018. The deal is valued at $525 million, or approximately $435 million net of anticipated tax benefits. Founded in 2015, Core Nutrition’s […]

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Premier Protein Introduces Sustainable Packaging For Its RTD Shakes

Premier Protein, a line of shakes, powders, bars and clear drinks, has launched new “earth first” packaging for its ready-to-drink shakes. Premier Protein shakes now feature FSC-certified Tetra Pak cartons and a re-sealable plant-based cap derived from sugarcane. According to the Premier Nutrition Corp., Premier Protein’s parent company, the decision to change its packaging represents […]