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Coke’s Bridge Program Cultivating Tech Startups

The Bridge, a six-month commercialization program for tech startups exploring innovative new technologies that tackle everything from artificial intelligence to virtual reality to cybersecurity. Now on its fourth class, The Bridge is based in Tel Aviv with a focus on cultivating Israeli companies, but its early success has led to partner programs in Mexico City and in Coca-Cola’s hometown of Atlanta.

Blue Pacific Flavors Announces Lab Expansion

Organic flavor and ingredient manufacturer Blue Pacific Flavors announces the opening of its new research and development laboratory, the Flavor Creation and Culinary Innovation Center. The lab handles all product development and flavor creation for the company’s global operations in the U.S. and Asia.

Joe & The Juice Opens 200th Store

Founded in Copenhagen in 2002 by Basse, Joe & the Juice creates with high-quality, natural, and organic ingredients in its freshly prepared juices, shakes, coffee, and sandwiches. A beacon for millennials and urban trendsetters, the brand has opened doors in major cities around the world with locals and travelers alike craving more.

Sandy Bottom Sparkling Rum Cocktails Launch in Maryland

Sandy Bottom Sparkling Rum Cocktails has launched in Maryland, the home state of founder and CEO Sandy Mazza. The product is currently available in 28 retailers in Maryland, as well as hotels including The MGM National Harbor, The Hollywood Casino Perryville, and the Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore.

Positive Energy Launches at Coborn’s Supermarkets

The launch includes POSITIVE ENERGY’s entire line of 12oz. lightly carbonated sleek cans with the amazing flavors of Strawberry Lemonade, Peach Mango Lemonade, Pomegranate Blueberry and Coconut Water.

UPTIME Reports on Continued Growth

While the rest of the category has been focused on “extreme energy,” UPTIME is staking its claim on premium energy with a balanced boost, delivering a new energy experience that works for real consumers’ lifestyles.

Icelandic Glacial Expands Canadian Footprint

Naturally-alkaline, premium spring water brand, Icelandic Glacial, announced expansion in distribution across all channels in Canada. The expansion adds new retailers, hotels, and restaurants, and also expands upon preexisting accounts.

REZ Restoration Beverage Expands to Amazon

Besides being readily available in many deli’s and grocery stores across the two states, REZ by Recovery Brands LLC, is now available for purchase on Amazon.com. Launching only a few months back, REZ continues to grow with eyes set on expanding across the country.

Chicago Adopts Soda Tax

The one-penny-per-ounce tax on sweetened beverages, which officially goes into effect today, makes Chicago the most populous American city to adopt legislation aimed at steering consumers away from sugary drinks in the name of public health.

Distribution Roundup: Tio Gazpacho Triples Retail Presence

Tio Gazpacho announces it has tripled its distribution footprint over the course of the past two months; Avitae enters CVS Health nationwide; Sweettauk Lemonade adds Gold Coast Distributors and expands with UNFI to add three additional warehouses.

AQUAhydrate Announces New Senior Leadership Appointments

AQUAhydrate, Inc. announced today that their senior leadership team has now been enhanced and expanded with the promotion of Laarni Niro as Senior Vice President, Finance & Operations and Eddie Ennesser as Senior Vice President, Sales.