Global manufacturer Refresco has entered a definitive agreement to acquire SunOpta Inc. for $6.50 per share in cash, providing the Netherlands-based conglomerate with a major plant-based co-packer as it broadens its business outside of CSDs and packaged water.
This week, new energy drink flavors for Unwell and C4, Pressed Juicery celebrates Back History Month and Saint James Iced Tea unveils its Party Pack lineup.
The President's youngest son, Barron Trump is listed as a director for a new startup, Sollos Yerba Mate.
Spirits sales in the U.S. declined for a second consecutive year but maintained a slight market share lead over beer, largely due to ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails, the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. (DISCUS) reported Thursday in its annual economic briefing.
The changes have effectively put an end to Coca-Cola’s New Revenue Streams division, which had responsibility for Red Tree and Coke’s RTD coffee business (largely its Dunkin’ Iced Coffee co-brand), both of which operated outside the company’s normal distribution approach.
The raise comes nearly one year after Willie’s launched as a joint venture between legendary musician Willie Nelson, his family and his wellness enterprise Longplay, Inc., with JuneShine providing sales and marketing for the tie up.
The Coca-Cola Company announced this week it will discontinue the brand’s frozen lines in April, citing “shifting consumer preferences” as frozen concentrates have declined in popularity with American consumers.
Beverage innovation platform L.A. Libations has teamed with CPG data company Circana as its new strategic market insights partner.
The Maze, New York City’s first alcohol-free members club, opened this fall in Flatiron aiming to become a go-to destination for sober and sober-curious New Yorkers.
Ball Corporation’s North American can supply is essentially sold out in 2026, new CEO Ron Lewis shared during the company’s full-year and Q4 earnings call Tuesday.
Koia launched Strawberry Elite +Creatine as an exclusive at Publix, formulated with 32 grams of protein and 1000mg of creatine.
In distribution news, a Costa Rican kombucha brand comes to Southern California and Luna Bay expands its on-premise network in hotels.
The court-appointed receiver for Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey says the embattled whiskey company is insolvent – and warned the company needs a sale or complete refinancing by mid-2026 to survive.
Lactaid announced today its entry into the $5 billion coffee creamer category, growing a portfolio that already includes milk, ice cream, cottage cream, sour cream and dietary supplements.
