Four flavors of Uncle Si’s Iced Tea are now available at retail in more than 18 states across the country. Consumers can choose from all-natural Sweet, Un-Sweet, Peach and Half & Half (half iced tea/half lemonade) flavors of the beverage made popular by “Uncle” Si Robertson of A&E’s “Duck Dynasty” fame. Developed and produced by […]
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Posted in, Beverage News, Center Store, West
Napa Valley Harvest Begins Today
The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) trade association reports that the first of Napa Valley’s sparkling wine producers begin picking grapes today, two days earlier than the start of last year’s wine grape harvest. Although this past winter was one of the driest on record, Napa’s vintners and growers are predicting an abundant, high-quality harvest for […]
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Molson Coors CEO Retiring, Successor Named
Molson Coors Brewing Co. says that, after a 40-year career in the beer business, CEO and President Peter S. Swinburn will retire from the company and its board of directors on Dec. 31. The board has named Mark R. Hunter, currently CEO and president of Molson Coors Europe and a 25-year industry veteran, CEO and […]
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Iconic Coca-Cola ‘Ghost Signs’ Come Back To Life
Not long after Coca-Cola was invented in 1886, the company hired sign painters to extol the virtues of the new beverage on the sides of buildings across the country. Thousands of iconic Coca-Cola wall murals became prominent features in cities and towns, particularly in the rural South. Thousands of these iconic advertisements remain today, but […]
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Zola Releases Coconut Water Lemonade
Zola Fruits of the World, maker of coconut waters and acaí juices in the U.S., has rolled out Coconut Water Lemonade, available nationwide. This new flavor innovation combines naturally hydrating coconut water with the refreshment of lemonade for a taste that is a perfect balance of tart and sweet, according to Zola, which also is […]
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Metro Detroit Youth Day Celebrates 32nd Anniversary July 9
One of the highlights of summer for more than 35,000 youngsters from the Metro Detroit area is the annual Metro Detroit Youth Day (MDYD). This year, the event for children will celebrate its 32nd anniversary on July 9 at Belle Isle Park from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. It is the largest youth event in Michigan, according […]
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Nestlé Coffee-Mate, Keurig Partner To Offer Branded Coffee K-Cup With Creamer
Keurig Green Mountain Inc. and Nestlé USA are bringing Nestlé Coffee-mate branded coffee with creamer to K-Cup packs for the Keurig brewing system. Nestlé Coffee-mate is the first brand to offer a K-Cup pack for hot coffee that combines roast and ground coffee with branded creamer. The companies plan to launch the new Nestlé Coffee-mate […]
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Friends Fun Wine Introduces World’s First Coffee Wine
Friends Fun Wine says it continues to pioneer the “fun wine” category with two new additions to its line of low-alcohol, low-calorie wines—Cabernet Coffee Espresso and Chardonnay Coffee Cappuccino. Cabernet Coffee Espresso features the flavor of fresh cabernet grapes, espresso coffee and a hint of chocolate, while Chardonnay Coffee Cappuccino features sweet Chardonnay grapes […]
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Aiya Rolls Out Matcha To Go Single-Serve Sticks
With the popularity of Matcha green tea on the rise in the U.S., Aiya America, the world leader in harvesting and distributing Matcha green tea, is debuting its single-serve, portable Matcha tea. Matcha To Go single-serving sticks blend ultra-fine Matcha powder with dietary fiber for a smooth, creamy and healthful beverage. It requires no sifting […]
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Tropical Flavor Summer Edition Red Bull Available Exclusively At 7-Eleven
7-Eleven Inc. says it’s giving new “wings” to customers this summer by offering an exclusive, limited-edition Red Bull flavor. The Red Bull Summer Edition will be available July and August at 7-Eleven stores across the U.S. and Canada, providing the effect of Red Bull Energy Drink with the new flavor of tropical fruits. In a […]
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Little Me Tea Receives Non-GMO Project Verification
Big Time Tea has received Non-GMO Project verification for Little Me Tea, the company’s first-to-market, no-sugar-added, certified organic tea and juice boxes. Little Me Tea has never used GMO ingredients in its products, and this third-party verification allows consumers to shop with confidence and retailers to trust that they are carrying a quality product with […]
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Tennessee’s Red White And Food Launches Wine Petition Campaign
Red White and Food, the nonprofit organization that supports allowing wine sales in Tennessee’s retail food stores, launched its statewide petition campaign this week at a news conference held at the Green Hills Kroger in Nashville, one of five news conferences held around the state to announce the campaign. Melissa Eads, a Red White and […]
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Van Holten’s Now Bottling Pickle Juice
Van Holten’s is now bottling pickle juice. Pickleback—Real Pickle Brine is a 32-oz. bottle of dill pickle brine for use as a shot chaser or cocktail mixer. “We are using real honest pickle brine,” said Van Holten’s President Steve Byrnes.“This is the same stuff we’ve been making for over 100 years using our original recipe. […]
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Marley Beverage Co. Hires New President, CEO
The Marley Beverage Co., a Michigan-based new-age beverage manufacturer, has appointed Harry Bigelow as president and CEO, effective today. He takes on the role vacated by Kevin McClafferty last fall. Bigelow has more than 30 years of beverage industry experience in both non-alcoholic and beverage alcohol in North America. He held positions of increased responsibility […]
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Living Essentials Introduces Cherry Flavored 5-Hour Energy
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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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 […]