KDP: Net Sales Rise Post-Merger in Q3
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) enjoyed increases in net sales and operating income in the third quarter, during which the company also completed its merger of Keurig Green Mountain and Dr Pepper Snapple Group.
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Fanta Releases Seasonal Halloween Packaging
Fanta is to Halloween what Coca-Cola is to Christmas. And this year, the fruit-flavored sparkling brand is pulling out all the stops to make the spooky season even more wickedly delicious and fun.
‘Powered By FORTO’ Brings JAB Coffee Brands into Shots
FORTO has announced it has entered an agreement to produce a line of coffee shots for brands including Donut Shop, Gevalia, Green Mountain, and Krispy Kreme that will be brewed with their respective source coffees and sold in the same package as its core line.
Elevator Talk: Susosu Introduces Hydrogen Mineral Water to the U.S.
Nadia Lizarazu, the Marketing Manager for Susosu Water, believes the U.S. will be next to ride the wave of Hydrogen Water, a product that has been popular in Japan for decades. Made with extra molecular hydrogen, the water has antioxidant properties. Susosu differentiates from competitors by using natural mineral water instead of purified water.
Polynesian Bowl and BODYARMOR Announce Multi-Year Partnership
The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame and BODYARMOR Sports Drink today announced an exclusive multi-year partnership establishing BODYARMOR as the “Official Sports Drink” of the Polynesian Bowl.
Obrigado Premieres New Coconut Milks and Fruit Juice Blends
Obrigado, Brazil’s much-loved coconut beverage brand, will showcase its new Coconut Milks and Fruit Juice Blends at booth F1157 during PLMA’s 2018 Private Label Trade Show from November 11-13 in Chicago. Obrigado will also be sampling its 100 percent pure coconut water at PLMA 2018.
Ruby Rose Joins REBBL As Advisor and Investor
Rose will join the purpose-driven company on the mission to make adaptogens and super herbs more accessible to all through nourishing, functional beverages.
Taste Radio Ep. 136: Lance Armstrong’s New Job is Fueled by Coffee and Tequila
Former Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong joined us for an intriguing interview about his current career as a podcaster and investor, whose portfolio includes a stake in cold brew brand High Brew Coffee.
Joyride Sells Minority Stake to Continental Grain Company
Family-owned investment firm Continental Grain Company (CGC) has taken a minority stake in Joyride Coffee Distributors for an undisclosed sum, the first outside investment for the keg distribution house.
Verve Enters RTD Stakes With ‘Flash Brew’ Coffee
Rather than steeping coffee in cold water like a traditional cold brew, Verve creates its "flash brew" RTD with a blend of Peruvian and Ethiopian coffee brewed hot in an oxygen-free environment before being flash-chilled and infused with nitrogen.
HALO Sport Launches Low Calorie Organic Hydration Beverage
Introducing HALO Sport, a new super-premium hydration beverage specifically engineered for today’s wellness warrior. The bespoke, certified-organic, vegan-friendly formula offers more electrolytes than enhanced waters, fewer calories than packaged coconut water, and has no added sugar nor artificial coloring, unlike many traditional sports drinks.
Smart Vision Lights Hires Matt Van Bogart as VP Marketing, Business Development
Smart Vision Lights, a global leader in the design and manufacture of LED illumination for machine vision applications, is pleased to announce the addition of Matt Van Bogart as Vice President of Marketing and Business Development.
Night of Aromas and Flavors Launches ‘Rums of Puerto Rico’ Campaign
Along with members of Puerto Rican distilleries and other representatives of the rum industry on the island, the secretary of the Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DEDC), Manuel A. Laboy Rivera and the executive director of Rums of Puerto Rico, Alexandra Salgado Colón, launched the Rums of Puerto Rico promotional campaign, "The Rum Standard" at the Casita de Rones de Puerto Rico in Old San Juan.
PaleoPro Introduces Maple Pecan Paleo Protein
PaleoPro, a company that is dedicated to creating clean, convenient, and easy- to-digest paleo products, launches Maple Pecan Paleo Protein, their newest seasonal flavor. Maple Pecan packs 26 grams of pure grass-fed and pasture raised paleo protein per serving and satiates fall cravings with a deliciously sweet and buttery flavor achieved using only non-GMO natural flavors and calorie free monk fruit extract.