SANTIAGO, Chile — The Coca-Cola Company has announced a new five-year system investment of US$1.3 billion in Chile from 2012 to 2016, including $200 million recently invested to construct a new Coca-Cola Andina bottling plant in Renca, which officially opened yesterday.“The Coca-Cola Company and our bottling partners share a deep commitment to the continued development […]
NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Iced tea company AriZona will launch Lemon Fizz, a sparkling lemon soda designed with renowned American painter and photographer Richard Prince of Nurse painting fame, during the 11th edition of Art Basel Miami Beach, taking place Dec. 6-9, 2012. “As huge fans of Richard Prince and his work, […]
Hip-Hop All-Star, Pro Skaters and Local Community Gathers to Cut the Ribbon and Celebrate the Revitalization of Ninth Ward District NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Mountain Dew and Grammy Award winning recording artist Lil Wayne will host a VIP ceremony to officially cut the ribbon on a brand new skatepark in New […]
Starbucks has announced plans to dramatically increase the production and distribution capacity of Evolution Fresh juices with the construction of a new juicing plant in Southern California. Starbucks, which acquired the ultra-premium juice company in November, will replace the company’s current manufacturing plant in San Berdardino, Calif. with a new high-tech facility in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., set to open in late 2013.
Jennifer Cornthwaite of Emergency Arts, Justin Favela, noted artist, Jennifer Kleven of Kleven Contemporary Gallery, and Marty Walsh of Trifecta Gallery are jurors LAS VEGAS (July 24, 2012) —XenArt: The Energy of Art competition, presented by XYIENCE, the official energy drink of the UFC ®, announces its jurors –a group of well-respected gallery owners, artists […]
Plano building one of the first to earn multi-use, LEED Gold distinction DPS continues commitment to efficient building design and use PLANO, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYSE:DPS) today announced that its Plano headquarters earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Gold Certification for a multi-use building by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).“Dr […]
Company encourages children nationwide to make 2012 the biggest and most successful National Lemonade Days weekend ever to fight childhood cancer. PHILADELPHIA, June 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — LEGO® Friends, a new construction toy theme designed to engage more children in LEGO play, announced today that it will build the world’s largest LEGO lemonade stand June […]
The preliminary agenda for BevnET Live is now available. As always, we’re working constantly working on the lineup for the event, so times may change and additional sessions may be added. But as you’ll see, BevNET Live is already packed with tons of great speakers who will be sharing their expert insight with attendees.
Chaleo Yoovidhya, the co-creator of Red Bull who rose from impoverished beginnings to become one of the founders of the global energy drink market, died on Saturday. The self-made Thai billionaire passed away in Bangkok and was believed to be in his 80s. Chaleo’s death was first reported by Thailand’s state broadcasting service MCOT, which cited the Thai Beverage Industry Association.
Brian Ross – Cherry Pharm (video footage) —- Bill Weiland – Presence Marketing/Dynamic Presence (video footage) —- Darren Rovell – Reporter, CNBC (video footage) —- Mike Weinstein – CEO, Inov8 Beverage Company —- Jerry Reda – COO, Big Geyser (video footage) —- Dan Riley – VP of Store Operations, Ralph’s —- Justin Prochnow – Shareholder, […]
At a time during which claims of beverage functionality are constantly being boosted through the use of new ingredients, scientific evidence is fast becoming a key driver in helping launch and drive the growth of new brands. But it’s tricky: just as good science can help establish brand authenticity, while “junk” science and broad, meaningless […]
Conference at PACK EXPO Strengthened by Leading Industry Groups & CPG-led Sessions Presenting CPGs include Coca-Cola, General Mills, Bush Brothers & Co., Estee Lauder Cosmetics Content from the Alliance for Innovation & Operational Excellence (AIOE), Converting & Package Printing (CPP) EXPO, Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP), International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT) and Reusable Packaging […]
August 20, 2011 — The Peace Tea Festival at Powellapalooza will be celebrated from September 22nd-25th 2011. A musical kaleidoscope of rock, hip-hop, bluegrass, reggae, folk, funk, and electronic artists has been woven together to infuse music lovers and outdoor enthusiasts with a transcendental opportunity to celebrate peace and all that it stands for. The […]
SEATTLE, WA–(Marketwire – Aug 22, 2011) – Seattle-based Jones Soda Co. (NASDAQ: JSDA), a leader in the premium soda category and known for its innovative marketing approach, officially moved its headquarters to Seattle’s Pioneer Square Historical District on the South edge of downtown. Jones’ new 9,500-square foot headquarters, located in the Palmer Court Building at […]
