In an interview with BevNET, Stalowir explained that, after investing in a new production facility in Los Angeles that went online last year, Reed’s is well-positioned to reduce costs and operate more efficiently moving forward.
Sports drink brand Roar Beverages announced a partnership with incubator L.A. Libations; Blossom Water picked up new placement in 750 grocery stores; Big Easy Bucha lands new distribution at Publix; Icelandic Glacial signs deal for distribution in China.
The slimmer liter-sized bottle will fit in cup holders and gym bags. Each Watt-Ahh bottle sports a transparent flexo label with dramatic shades of blue and the iconic lightning bolt.
Capitalizing on explosive growth in 2017, the makers of Protein2o invested in momentum, bringing on board two former PepsiCo/Gatorade executives. Protein2o has also finalized a new round of funding to propel the brand to its next phase of growth.
Refresco has entered into an agreement with Cott to acquire Cott's bottling activities for USD 1.25 billion.
San Antonio's Rebecca Creek Distillery announced today that an investment group led by Dr. Henning Kreke, board chairman of Düsseldorf–based beauty retailer Douglas GmbH, has acquired a minority stake in the South Texas distillery.
The stores are part of three supermarket chains, operating under seven banners in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Pacific Northwest regions of the United States, as well as one convenience store chain operating throughout Ontario, Canada.
With the long-term goal of further U.S. expansion firmly in its sights, the Sterling, Virginia-based cold-pressed juice company, which specializes in the tropical fruits and flavors of founder Luis Solis’s native Dominican Republic, has raised $2 million from a group of investors to build a new production and co-packing facility in the Dominican Republic which is set to go online this fall.
SJF Ventures led the round, while other investors included Interplay Ventures, Third Prime Capital, Dolik Ventures, and Robert Beckler, the former president of packaging at WestRock.
TRU Aseptics is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Jackelen and Dave Scheider have both joined TRU in key management roles and will be part of TRU’s Leadership Team. Ms. Jackelen joins the company as Director of Sales and Marketing and Mr. Scheider joins as Director of Manufacturing.
WanKu is a new herbal infusion made from more than 20 medicinal herbs and aromatic flowers sourced from the Andes Mountains in Ecuador that delivers diuretic, digestive, and anti-stress properties. Known to the locals as el agua que cura, “the healing water” has all natural, organic, and non-GMO ingredients.
First Beverage CEO Bill Anderson told BevNet that the addition of new capital as well as new team members and investors would allow the firm to provide a broader range of insights from within and outside the beverage industry.
GE Water & Process Technologies’ new, integrated UF and RO technology is designed to process poor quality and challenging source water with optimal removal of particulates, microorganisms and total dissolved solids while reducing the footprint and lowering costs.
In our conversation, Norton discusses the company’s “inside-out” approach to marketing, how a strong company culture can bring tangible business results, and how a shared sense of responsibility to consumers has strengthened the company’s new relationship with Unilever.
