Big Geyser to Drop Glaceau Brands
Big Geyser, which has been responsible for much of the success of Glaceau in New York, will cease to carry Glaceau products by March.
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Press Clips: Coke Makes Cuts, PepsiCo Launches ‘Drinkfinity’
Coca-Cola Co. is cutting at least 1,000 to 2,000 jobs worldwide, according to the Wall Street Journal. The cuts come as part of a $3 billion cost-cutting plan that the company announced in October, a response to widespread declining soda sales.
Nielsen Numbers: Coke Powers Rebound in CSD Sales; Monster Sales Growth Returns to Double Digits
The narrow increase marks the CSD category's sixth consecutive month of dollar sales growth.
Video: 2014 – A Year in Review
A look back at top headlines from the past year, including financial deals, marketing wins (and blunders), category evolution and important regulatory updates.
Trending Now: What’s Hot for 2015, a BevNET FBU Exclusive
With our comprehensive list of expected food and beverage trends for 2015, FBU subscribers now have access to critical information as to what’s hot and what’s soon to be on-trend in the coming year.
Marriott Launches CANVAS, a Global Food and Beverage Incubator
Beginning with the JW Marriott Shenzhen in China and the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown, the program will spread to approximately a dozen hotels worldwide within the first six months of its launch.
Arty Water Announces Partnership with “The Vegan Roadie” Web Series
"We are excited to sponsor Dustin and The Vegan Roadie. The vegan community has embraced Arty Water since its debut at the 2014 Natural Products Expo West, and we are honored to reach beyond traditional advertising and marketing programs to connect directly with our consumers,” said Howard Ketelson, CEO of Arty Water.
Cascade Ice Encourages Healthy and Delicious Eating in the New Year
Cascade Ice is available for purchase in 47 states, in store chains such as Albertson's, Tops, Safeway, QFC, A&P, Raley's, Fareway, Coborn's, Hannaford, Food Lion, Kroger, Haggen, HEB, and Winco, among many others.
Dr Pepper and Walmart Team Up for ‘Entertain Like a Champion’ Marketing Campaign
The world's largest retailer looked to Dr Pepper Snapple Group to collaborate on "The College Football Play Book," a supplier-led initiative that aims to help Walmart shoppers "Entertain Like a Champion." It is the biggest shopper marketing program Dr Pepper has ever run with Walmart.
Eastside Distilling Opens Concept Store in Oregon Mall
"Our inaugural mall location represents a totally new and unique concept for the retailing of hand-crafted spirits," said Steven Earles, CEO of Eastside Distilling.
Braintrust Doubles Down on Tea, Buys Blue Buddha
Nearly four months after acquiring Inko’s, Braintrust Investments has purchased another tea brand, albeit one with a much shorter track record.
Keurig Recalls Over 7 Million ‘Mini Plus’ Systems Following Burn Reports
The voluntary recall includes approximately 6.6 million systems sold in the United States and 564,000 in Canada. The brewers were manufactured between December, 2009 and July, 2014.
Full List of 2015 Events
From BevNET Live, to FBU, to Brewbound Session to Brew Talks, we have a lot planned for 2015! Check here for updates on all our events for the year.
Miami Bay Beverage’s trimino Joins PHIT America to Help Fight Obesity
The announcement was made by Peter Dacey, CEO of Miami Bay Beverage, whose trimino protein-infused water is available in over 1,500 locations in 12 states, and Jim Baugh, CEO and president of PHIT America.