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Great Artisan Beverage Co. Expands in the North Country

The Great Artisan Beverage Company is pleased to officially announce that The Preferred Group of Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota has joined the distribution network of Great Artisan Beverage Co.

Burke, Burgmaier to Lead Seminar and Networking Event

The seminar provides company leaders with an in-depth understanding of what it takes to raise capital, de-mystifies capital-raising terms and provides insights to improve odds for successfully obtaining financing.

Coca-Cola Drops Controversial Ingredient From Powerade

Brominated vegetable oil (BVO) and one of its chief critics are back in the news, with The Coca-Cola Co. announcing that it will remove the beverage emulsifier from its line of Powerade sports drinks, according to the Associated Press (AP).

Colliers & McKeel Whiskey Brands Sold to California Group

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 1, 2014 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — The owners of the Tennessee Distilling Company and the Collier and McKeel Whiskey brand announced the sale of their brands. Collier and McKeel…

The LOHAS Influence

In this new series of videos on BevNET FBU, Neil Kimberley, ‎VP of Strategy/Brand Development at Essentia Water, explains the history and origins of LOHAS (Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability), and how the concept has become a key reference point in marketing strategies for natural and organic brands.

XYIENCE Launches ‘Power to Win’ Ad Campaign

XYIENCE®, maker of Xenergy, the official energy drink of the UFC®, today announced the launch of the first advertising campaign to support its new “Power to Win” brand positioning.

Ocean Spray Opens New Facility in PA

Upon its completion later this year, the facility, about 60 miles northwest of Philadelphia and about 110 miles west of New York, will handle approximately 40 percent of the company’s North American volume and will produce more than 30 million cases of Ocean Spray juice per year.

RealBeanz Adds New V.P. of National Accounts

RealBeanz(TM), the ready-to-drink gourmet iced coffee company, announces today the addition of Phillip Gates to its executive team, to serve as Vice President of National Accounts, overseeing development and growth for the brand.

Bell Announces New Hires in Flavor Division

Bell Flavors and Fragrances announces new hires at its Headquarters in Northbrook, IL, underlining the company’s commitment to grow its global flavor business.

New Amsterdam Spirits Adds to its Flavored Vodka Portfolio

New Amsterdam Spirits, the brand that made spirits industry history by selling 1 million cases of vodka within its first year to market, is proud to announce the newest additions to its portfolio, New Amsterdam Pineapple and Orange Flavored Vodkas.

Dr Pepper Launches Music Studio

Dr Pepper today announces the launch of its first music studio in partnership with Complex Media, the premier multi-media lifestyle destination for young males.

Distribution Roundup: XYIENCE Expands in PA and NJ

On Wednesday, Las Vegas-based XYIENCE Xenergy, the official energy drink of the UFC, announced that it has reached a new partnership with Davis Beverage Group. The deal will bring XYIENCE to more than 1,500 stores in Central and Eastern Pennsylvania, including Harrisburg, Allentown and Bethlehem, as well as parts of Western New Jersey.

Dassault Systèmes Announces Global Visibility Solution

Dassault Systèmes today announced availability of Global Visibility for Food & Beverage (F&B) manufacturers, a DELMIA Apriso solution for Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) manufacturers to improve operational excellence.