Convenience Cocktails: Pernod-Ricard Goes Deeper In RTS/RTD

Pernod-Ricard is launching a slew of ready-to-serve (RTS) including two new Absolut Vodka varieties, Mojito and Raspberry Lemonade, and a line of Malibu Rum cocktails as it it positions towards convenience-oriented social drinking.

Marketing: Feel The Power of Cranberries, Ocean Spray Tells Consumers

The 92-year-old, Massachusetts-based cranberry producer announced the launch of a new marketing campaign this week, called “What will you do with all that Power?”; Also, Essentia extends its ‘Stop for Nothing’ campaign and Annie Agar joins Rowdy Energy.

Ocean Spray Appoints Chief Commercial Officer, USA and Chief Human Resources Officer

Lakeville, Mass. — Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., the agricultural cooperative owned by more than 700 farmer families, announced today it has named two new officers to its senior leadership team. Monisha Dabek has joined Ocean Spray as the company’s new Chief Commercial Officer, USA, and Sarah Evans has joined as the new Chief Human Resources […]

Ocean Spray Launches CBD Beverage Line CarryOn

Massachusetts-based Ocean Spray Cranberries is aiming to meet the growing demand for relaxation beverages with CarryOn, a new line of hemp-infused sparkling waters which launched this month in a pilot run. The new line features two varieties: Descend, a blueberry flavor containing L-Theanine and 20 mg of CBD, and Elevate, a grapefruit flavor containing choline and 10 mg of CBD.

Ocean Spray Launches Brew, a Superfruit Juice with Cold Brew Coffee

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., the agricultural cooperative owned by more than 700 farmer families, today introduces Ocean Spray Brew, a first-of-its kind hybrid drink made with real fruit juice and cold brew coffee.

In the Courtroom: Coca-Cola Goes to Trial with Hansen Family

Coca-Cola Goes to Trial with Hansen Family; White Claw and Coke Fight Over ‘Surge’ Name; Vitamin Shoppe Files Trademark Suit Against PLNT; PepsiCo Owes $2.65 Million to Iowa Bottling Company; Ocean Spray May Pay $5.4 Million in Class Action

Ocean Spray Partners with Plug and Play

Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc., a cooperative of more than 700 farmer families, has officially partnered with Plug and Play, the largest global innovation platform for industry accelerators.

People Moves: Brew Dr. Brings On New Talent

Brew Dr. brings on talent from Stumptown; Ocean Spray Cranberries makes new executive position announcements; Scott Lewis leaves VEB for Evolution Fresh; Tom Friscia goes from energy drinks to juice; Welch’s announces new president for U.S. division; Cahillane takes Kellogg’s CEO position; Improper Goods nabs Pok Pol Som operations manager for VP position.

Ocean Spray Relaunches Pact

Initially launched in 2014 through a distribution partnership with PepsiCo, the original Pact beverages were marketed to consumers as a cleanse drink. The new 16 oz. bottles feature cleaner-looking packaging that highlight the beverage’s low-calorie count and emphasize its fruit content.

Ocean Spray Launches Functional Water With Cranberry Extract

PACt™ cranberry extract water from Ocean Spray® contains PACs, or proanthocyanidins – powerful elements found deep inside cranberries, to help cleanse and purify your body better than water alone.