Press Clips: Kroger Bidding to Acquire The Fresh Market
Sources tell Reuters that Kroger is in the second round of an auction process that’s also seen interest from buyout firms Apollo Global Management LLC, KKR & Co LP, and TPG Capital LP.
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Hansberry to Depart Evolution Fresh, Named President of Advantage Solutions
Juicy news coming out of California: Jeff Hansberry, the president of Starbucks’ Evolution Fresh unit, has taken a new role as president and chief commercial officer of sales and marketing broker Advantage Solutions.
minoTor Named Official Sponsor of the Arizona Rattlers
minoTOR will also be sponsoring the Arizona Sidewinders, the Rattlers' Professional Cheerleading Team.
Pernod Ricard USA Debuts Two Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Expressions From Renowned Midleton Distillery
Midleton Dair Ghaelach is the first ever Irish Whiskey from the Midleton distillery to be finished in virgin Irish Oak Hogsheads, and Green Spot Château Léoville Barton, the first Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey to be finished in Bordeaux wine casks, bring a new dimension to the classic expressions renowned among whiskey connoisseurs for their exceptional quality.
Trend Oracle: Expert Insights On The Future Of The Beverage Business
We often ask event speakers to consult their crystal balls for the future of the beverage business. This time, we reached out to friends so that you wouldn’t have to travel. So here’s what they’re thinking about as they look down the road, and also, what we think some of our biggest questions are for the industry in 2016.
Soltado Is First Infused Añejo Tequila to Enter the U.S.
The tequila is fermented with rare Chilean wine yeast, aged 28 months in American white oak, and then macerated with locally sourced Mexican green Serrano peppers and cinnamon.
More Collective Action Than Kumbaya at KombuchaKon 2016
Just as kombucha has evolved from a community of homebrewers to a $600 million beverage category, Kombucha Brewers International has taken significant steps over the last year to further professionalize its role as the trade association for the industry.
ZOLD! Zola Sold to Private Equity Firm KarpReilly
A brand pivot in 2012 enabled growth, noted CEO Chris Cuvelier.
The Coca-Cola Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2015 Results
Muhtar Kent, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Coca-Cola Company said, "Looking forward to 2016, we remain committed to achieving underlying performance in line with our long-term growth model and delivering long-term, sustainable value to our system and shareowners."
The Coca-Cola Company Announces Plans to Complete Bottler Refranchising by End of 2017
The Company has also entered into a non-binding letter of intent to refranchise Company-owned bottling operations in China to existing partners China Foods Limited, part of COFCO Limited, and Swire Beverage Holdings Limited, building on other recent global refranchising initiatives in Europe and Africa.
Tetra Pak to Launch First Fully Renewable Gable Top Carton in the United States
First introduced in Europe in January 2015 as Tetra Rex® Bio-based, the new Tetra Pak Gable Top Bio-based package was specially adapted for the U.S. market.
Rockin’ Refuel Returns as Official Protein Beverage of the Warrior Dash
The brand will be available at the finish line of more than 15 Warrior Dash races nationwide.
The Jack Daniel Distillery Extends Single Barrel Collection With New Rye Whiskey
Rye, at 94-proof, is the Jack Daniel Distillery's third offering in the Single Barrel Collection which includes Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Select and Barrel Proof.
First Bottling of Michter’s 10 Year Rye Since 2014 Set For Release
Michter's Master Distiller Willie Pratt has approved the release of Michter's 10 Year Single Barrel Rye for sale this March. The last bottling of this coveted Kentucky Straight Rye took place in 2014.