This summer, The Coca-Cola Co.’s successful “Share a Coke” program says it will “strike all the right notes by inspiring music fans across the U.S. to celebrate a moment, a memory, a mood or a feeling, bringing people together through the universal love of music.” Packages of Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Coke Zero and Coca-Cola Life now […]
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Keurig Green Mountain Names New CEO, And More…
Grocery News In Brief… Keurig Green Mountain of Waterbury, Vermont, has appointed Robert Gamgort CEO, effective May 2. Gamgort is now serving as CEO of Pinnacle Foods. He will replace Brian Kelley, who will continue to serve as vice chairman of the board. Keurig was acquired by JAB Holding Co. earlier this year. Gamgort joined […]
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U.S. Bottled Water Sales Reach Record High In 2015, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… New research from Mintel reveals that sales of bottled water increased 6.4 percent to top $15 billion in 2015. Mintel projects sales to continue growing at a rapid pace through 2020, with projected sales growth of 34.7 percent for the category, including 75.1 percent growth for the sparkling/mineral water/seltzer segment. […]
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ZeroWater ‘Filters For Flint’ Doubles Donations With Help From Target
On the coattails of a donation program for the residents of Flint, Michigan, Target has announced a donation of 5,000 ZeroWater filters, a figure that ZeroWater will match through its “Filters for Flint” program, bringing the total to 10,000 units being donated to the United Way of Genesee County. Target’s contribution more than doubles the total donations to date through […]
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Pepsi Unveiling New Hospitality Venture In New York City
Pepsi plans to launch Kola House, the first experimental kola bar, restaurant, lounge and event space in New York City’s Meatpacking District this spring. “We wanted to create a modern hub for consumers to share social and immersive experiences that were anchored in the exploration of our cola’s artisanal craft and flavor,” said Seth Kaufman, […]
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Fizz Drinks Launched, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… PepsiCola is launching Fizz Drinks—what the company calls a new approach to enjoy soda through non-alcoholic mixology. Fizzology combines flavors and ingredients such as sprinkles and shredded coconut toppings, flavor shots, bursts, garnishes and foams to a Pepsi soda… Speedway has substantially completed the conversions of 1,245 Hess gas stations […]
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SpartanNash Water Drive Benefits Flint, Michigan, Residents
Now through Feb. 13, customers at all 91 Michigan D&W, Family Fare, VG’s, ValuLand and Forest Hills Foods stores and fuel centers will have the opportunity to make a cash register donation of $2.99 toward a 24-pack case of Spartan brand bottled water to benefit Flint, Michigan, residents. SpartanNash will apply 100 percent of the […]
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Glazer’s To Merge With Southern, Will Retain Malt Beverage Business
Dallas, Texas-based Glazer’s Inc. plans to separate the majority of its malt beverage distribution business prior to the closing of its combination with Southern Wine & Spirits of America Inc. As a result of the separation, the beer business within Glazer’s existing MillerCoors footprint will operate under a new company called Glazer’s Beer & Beverage, […]
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Big Red, Trees For Troops Bring Christmas Cheer To Military Families
Austin, Texas-based Big Red soda has partnered with Trees for Troops to donate live Christmas trees to military families. For every Big Red purchase this holiday season, Big Red will donate a portion of the proceeds to send Christmas trees to military members and their families around the world. Last year, Trees for Troops donated […]
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JAB Holding To Buy Keurig Green Mountain
JAB Holding Co. will purchase Keurig Green Mountain of Vermont. The deal, estimated at $13.9 billion, has been approved by Keurig Green Mountain’s board of directors. JAB is acquiring Keurig Green Mountain in partnership with strategic minority investors, who are already shareholders in Jacobs Douwe Egberts B.V. (JDE), including Mondelēz International and entities affiliated with BDT Capital Partners. […]
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Coca-Cola Partners With Musician/Author To Promote Book During Homeless Youth Awareness Month
Country music artist and New York Times bestselling author Jimmy Wayne is joining forces with Coca-Cola to make a positive difference during National Homeless Youth Awareness Month in November. Wayne’s latest book, “Walk To Beautiful” (HarperCollins Christian Publishing), the critically acclaimed memoir that recounts Wayne’s transition from homeless teen to becoming a country music star with a No. 1 song, was […]
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Nestle Waters, Polar Beverages Form Strategic Alliance
Nestlé Waters North America has signed a distribution agreement with Polar Beverages to manufacture, distribute and sell cans under the Nestea and Poland Spring brand names. The alliance, named “Polar Strategic Ventures,” becomes effective July 15 and will cover the east region of the U.S. “This agreement allows us to combine our strong premium brands […]
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Pennsylvania Moves Closer To Privatized Liquor Sales
For the first time in its history, the Pennsylvania General Assembly has approved legislation to privatize the state liquor system. While the Pennsylvania House has twice passed a similar bill, this is the first time the Senate also has approved it, by a 27-22 vote. Under the bill, state liquor stores would be phased out […]
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First ‘Warning Label’ For Soft Drinks Under Review In San Francisco
Seven months after local voters rejected San Francisco’s proposed tax on sugary drinks, city lawmakers changed tactics in hopes of curbing soft drink consumption in the city. A three-person panel of San Francisco supervisors voted to advance a package of laws that zero in on soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages, including what would be the […]
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MRA Proposes Legislative Ban On Powdered Alcohol
The Massachusetts Restaurant Association (MRA) is advocating for a statewide ban on powdered alcohol, known as “palcohol.” The MRA is working with legislators to prohibit the product that recently received approval from the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco, Tax, & Trade Bureau. According to the MRA, several states banned the sale of powdered alcohol and others […]
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Fresh Thyme, Total Wine & More Coming To Missouri’s Manchester Meadows
Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, along with Total Wine & More, have signed new leases at Manchester Meadows in Town and Country, Missouri. The 27,000-s.f. Fresh Thyme Farmers Market will offer fresh and healthy foods. Debuting in a suburb of Chicago in 2014, the chain has grown to more than 14 stores throughout the Midwest. Manchester […]
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QuickChek Named One Of Best Places To Work In New York State, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief QuickChek Corp. has been named one of the Best Places to Work in New York State for the third consecutive year. The family-owned company operates 140 retail locations throughout New Jersey and New York. The convenience store chain enjoys the distinction of being honored in both states, having been named one […]
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Budweiser Partners With National Park Foundation For Patriotic Packaging
This week, in celebration of Earth Week, Budweiser echoed its continued support and commitment to the environment through a partnership with the National Park Foundation (NPF), the official charity of America’s national parks, for the Find Your Park movement. The multi-million-dollar partnership raises awareness about national parks and the centennial milestone of the National Park […]
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Buehler’s Introduces Big Beer Exchange At Wooster Milltown
As part of Ohio-based Buehler’s Fresh Foods’ Wooster Milltown remodeling project, the store now offers fresh draft beer on tap. The new “Big Beer Exchange” is located in the beer department and features eight tap varieties of craft and specialty beers. Reusable glass containers, also known as growlers, are available in 32- and 64-oz. sizes. […]
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Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Now Certified A Women-Owned Company
The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) certified Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Co. as a women’s business enterprise as of Aug. 22. The WBENC is the largest third-party certifier of businesses owned, controlled and operated by women in the U.S., as well as the nation’s leading advocate of women-owned businesses as suppliers to America’s corporations. […]