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PepsiCo: North American Bevs Up 2.5% in Q3

PepsiCo’s North American beverages division enjoyed a 2.5 percent increase in revenue during the fiscal third quarter of this year, despite a 14 percent decline in profit.

Whole Brain Consulting Co-Founders to Speak at SupplySide West

William Madden and Brandon Hernandez of Whole Brain Consulting will be speaking at SupplySide West, exploring the intricacies of working with co-packers and co-manufacturers and fleshing out the importance of specifications in product development.

Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Operations Returns to Canadian Ownership

Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited announced today that it has closed on a transaction to acquire Coca-Cola Refreshments Canada (CCRC) from The Coca-Cola Company. This closing comes six months after The Coca-Cola Company announced a letter of intent with the Tanenbaum and Bridgeman families, concluding a broader plan to refranchise all Company-owned bottling operations in North America to strong, independent franchise owners.

Humblemaker Coffee Expands Nationally With Sprouts

Humblemaker Coffee Co., an independent California craft coffee company specializing in small-batch beverages, announces today their premium organic,ready-to-drink cold brew shot will be available at all Sprouts Market's nationwide.

Copper & Kings Launches ‘via chicago’ American Brandy

Louisville-based Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. announces its latest innovation – "via chicago." Super-premium, pure copper pot-distilled American Brandy matured in Rye Whiskey barrels from the famed Chicago distillery FEW Spirits.

BuzzBallz Announces ‘BuzzTallz’ Wine Cocktails Line

Ready-to-drink cocktail beverage producer BuzzBallz recently announced an addition to its array of pre-mixed and conveniently packaged adult beverages. BuzzTallz are 13 percent ABV, ready-to-drink cocktails that come in 375-ml plastic cans.

GLOW Beverages Makes Moves into College Campuses

GLOW Beverages has officially launched in several college campuses this school year and this growth is expected to continue through the end of 2018-2019. We are excited to announce launches into: Citrus College, Cal Poly Pomona, University Irvine, University Riverside, Pomona College, University Redlands, University San Diego, Occidental College and University Santa Barbara.

Distribution Roundup: Sprig CBD Soda Expands

Distribution Roundup: Sprig CBD Soda Expands; HFactor Expands Into Sprouts; Califia Farms Expands Drinkable Yogurt Line; Hoplark HopTea Adds Whole Foods

Magazine Feature: Big Guys Pursue the Bubbles

With U.S. consumers expected to purchase around 821 billion gallons of sparkling water just this year, the likes of Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Nestlé and other major beverage manufacturers have all taken significant steps to expand and strengthen their respective positions in this high growth category.

Expo East 2018 Video: DrinkSimple on Rebranding and Diversifying

Earlier this year, Vermont-based maple water maker DrinkMaple rebranded itself as DrinkSimple, a move to accommodate and better define a growing product portfolio that included new types of plant-based beverages such as watermelon water.