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Coke: Revenue, Volume Growth Fuel Q3

The Coca-Cola Company’s long-term strategic pivot towards better-for-you beverage products appears to be yielding results, as low-calorie soft drinks and waters helped fuel organic revenue growth of 6 percent in the third quarter.

Buchi Announces Facility Expansion

Asheville, N. C.-based kombucha maker Buchi plans to expand its Madison County production facility in a construction project funded by $7 million in state and local grants. The 30,000 square foot facility will be renovated and expanded into the area behind the building over the next two years.

LeVecke Corporation Announces Partnership with FOS Greek Mastiha Liqueur

As of October 1, HM Leveque a subsidiary of LeVecke Corporation, a leading beer, wine and spirits supplier, and brand representative, has officially entered into a partnership with FOS Greek Mastiha. LeVecke has assumed the import and distribution responsibilities for FOS throughout the U.S. market. FOS Greek Mastiha joins LeVecke’s portfolio of successful national brands as well as its collection of premium Greek wines and spirits.

CBD Beverage Brand Joybird Wellness Launches in L.A. Yoga & Wellness Community

Joybird Wellness, a full spectrum, hemp-based CBD beverage, entered the market on October 21, 2018 with their first collaborative event, “CBD Balance Flow.” This event was hosted at the Los Angeles Artist Collective in Downtown Los Angeles in collaboration with DTLA Rendezvous and Yoga Instructor Janet Song.

Bali Juice Adds Over 600 New Retail Locations

Bali Juice, the first juice company to bring the super fruit mangosteen as a pure juice to the United States, announces their launch into five new states and over 600 retail locations. The super juice can now be purchased in California, New York, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, and Colorado. 

Gallery: New Spirits Roundup

Taking a detour from our coverage of non-alcoholic products, BevNET chronicles some of the recent new expressions, limited edition releases and package redesigns in the world of spirits, ranging from rare imported Scotch to canned cocktails.

Keurig Dr Pepper Cutting 500 Jobs Nationwide

Keurig Dr Pepper will eliminate 500 jobs nationwide by Jan. 4, 2019, including 118 jobs across four facilities in Vermont, as the company consolidates operations following its merger this summer.

CELSIUS Hires Matt Kahn as EVP of Marketing

Kahn brings to the role more than 20 years of marketing experience, including overseeing Sprite, Glaceau Vitaminwater, Smartwater, and POWERADE at The Coca-Cola Company. He has also held positions at Heineken, Restorsea, and, most recently, as the VP of marketing at Save-A-Lot.

Quaker Enters Plant-Based Market With Oat Beverage

Quaker Oats, a division of PepsiCo, will officially enter the non-dairy plant-based milk space in January with the launch of Oat Beverage, a refrigerated three-SKU line available in 48 oz. multi serve bottles in three varieties: Original, Original Unsweetened and Vanilla.

Shine Water Expands in Earth Fare

Physician Made Beverages, LLC announced today that Shine Water will be available in all North Carolina and South Carolina Earth Fare locations by November 1st. Launching with the Asheville, N.C. based natural retailer adds to the company’s expanding footprint in the southeast.