Strengthens global franchise system for the long term by accelerating growth in North America and Western Europe Increases operating effectiveness and efficiency by combining all the current manufacturing and distribution capabilities of CCE North America and Coca-Cola North America into one strong, unified product supply organization Establishes fully integrated customer teams that will provide a […]
ON TOP Jones’ Whoop Ass Energy Drink has been relaunched and was recently reviewed by BevNET. Link Download BevNET’s NACS show planner and check out the list of beverage companies that will be exhibiting at the event. Link Functional beverage companies weigh in on the FTC/POM dispute. Link SHOW REPORTS According to research presented at […]
ON TOP BevNET interviewed High Country Kombucha’s Vice President, Shane Dickman. He discussed that after modifying their product and getting back into Whole Foods' stores, the company is now trying to produce enough product to fill their order. As a result, High Country is breaking ground on a new plant in the near future to […]
ON TOP Guayakí CEO Chris Mann will be presenting as part of a special session, Investing in the World’s Forests, during the Clinton Global Initiative’s Sixth Annual Meeting. The company was selected for presentation for the way it addresses the challenges of economic empowerment. Link The U.S. International Trade Commission has issued a general exclusion […]
ON TOP BevNET Live Winter 10 Preliminary Lineup Announced: Execs from FRS, New Leaf, Jones Soda, Guayaki, Zola Acai, and more headline. Investors, distributors, and suppliers also on the lineup. Register now and save. More to come… Link PepsiCo has switched from warehouse distribution to DSD for Gatorade. It is expected that the move will […]
ON TOP Enter BevNET's Best of 2010! Information is available here: Link No sense beating a near-dead horse: CSPI decides not to appeal the Enviga ruling. Link ON THE SHELVES Hydro One Beverages has added BÖDE Sports Drinks and TRÜE Green Teas to its line of products. All 14 of the company's products are available […]
NEW YORK, June 24 – Kvass has been a Russian staple of refreshment for centuries, enjoyed by generations of Russians across the country. Russian poet and novelist Alexander Pushkin describes how Russians believed they needed Kvass like the air for living. This unique taste lands on the shores of America this month when Coca-Cola North […]
ATLANTA, June 8, 2010 – It's easy going, it's easy flowing, and it's getting an old-school look. Since the summers of disco, tie dye and 1970s cool, Mello Yello has offered a delicious citrus flavor to chill any hot summer day. Starting this summer, Mello Yello is rocking that same smooth taste in a remixed […]
ON TOP From Beverage Spectrum Magazine: Forget Cooperation, Let’s Talk Collaboration – Retailers and suppliers should consider innovating together. Link BevNET Live Summer 2010 and Beverage School are SOLD OUT – Wait list available. Link Poll: Which government or consumer force should the beverage industry pay closest attention to right now? Link Hansen's Beverage Company […]
ON TOP Evolution Fresh plans to fuel its growth with capital from Fireman Capital Partners Link and staff with experience from Naked Juice and Odwalla. Link Video: Visit with New Leaf Tea – Eric Skae and his team at New Leaf have shown a remarkable ability to turn intimidating circumstance into focused brand-building. Link The […]
ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A study undertaken by Coca-Cola has uncovered the leading sources of happiness. The global study which covers 16 countries and four continents identifies what happiness means to different nationalities and reveals that, despite the rapid pace of growth in the virtual world, human contact wins hands down when it comes to happiness. People in […]
ON TOP BevNET Live: SoBe Founder, Adina CEO John Bello to present – Bello will discuss the changes in the beverage retailing and distribution environment. Link BevNET Live: Dealmaker Michael Burgmaier joins Pitch Practice – Burgmaier, an investment banker with Silverwood Partners, will offer advice on attracting investment and asset allocation for entrepreneurial beverage companies. […]
ON TOP The Gatorade Company launched its new G Series Pro at GNC stores. The line is designed to meet the needs of professional and aspiring professional athletes. Link BevNET Live: Former Vitaminwater head of entertainment PR teaches influencer marketing – Lara Bandler, who developed ‘influencer’ campaigns for vitaminwater and ZICO, joins Beverage School marketing […]
ON TOP Video: Visit with Mark Rampolla of ZICO – Sitting cool amidst the chaos of a new product rollout at one of the industry’s most important DSD houses, ZICO Coconut Water Mark Rampolla found time to sit down with BevNET.com President John Craven to discuss his brand’s most important step to date: moving into […]
