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C-Store Survey: Coke, Monster Spur Incremental Growth

Respectable growth from The Coca-Cola Company and Monster Energy Corp. helped non-alcoholic beverage sales in C-stores rise 3.4 percent in Q1 despite poor weather, according to a survey of over 15,000 retailers conducted by Wells Fargo Securities.

Bacardi Named One of the World’s Most Reputable Companies

Family-owned Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, has once again been named among the most reputable companies in the world, as part of the annual Global RepTrak 100 list compiled by the Reputation Institute (RI) and published in Forbes.

Après Closes $1.1M Seed Series Fundraising Round

Après, a digital-first company based in San Francisco offering a plant-based protein beverage developed specifically for premium whole-body replenishment, announced today the closing of a $1.1 million seed series fundraising round led by Rocana Venture Partners.

Yes We Can: Kombucha Looks to Future Outside Glass Bottles

As kombucha continues to penetrate mainstream retailers, brewers are exploring new ways to capture a larger share of the expanding set and create differentiation within it. Following the example of craft beer, they are increasingly looking to cans as a way to realize kombucha’s full potential.

Boxed Water and Free People Design Exclusive Box

Boxed Water and Free People, two brands known for their distinctive aesthetics and passionate following, come together to release a limited edition designer box.

Catalina Publishes ‘The Center Store Revolution’ Report

Catalina, the leader in shopper intelligence and personalized engagement, today released new shopper research showing the Center Store remains a vital driver of trips and volume for grocery retailers, with more than 99 percent of all shoppers purchasing from the Center Store in 2017.

Prairie Organic Spirits Launches New Bottle Design

Prairie Organic Spirits, the leader in certified organic spirits, is debuting its new packaging on store shelves starting this April. The revamped bottle represents the brand’s uncompromising commitment to making organic spirits with unmatched quality.

Cuvée Launches CBD Nitro Cold Brew

Cuvée Coffee, an Austin-based company known for its nitro-infused cold brew, has introduced an innovative Nitro Hemp Oil Cold Brew to its existing line of products. Each can of the Nitro Hemp Oil Cold Brew contains 10mg of odorless, tasteless and water-soluble cannabidiol (CBD) hemp oil for a deliciously smooth taste.