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onli Beverages Announces Kroger Authorization

onli™Beverages, a premium flavored sparkling water, has just announced it’s expansion of it’s authorization to include Kroger Supermarkets. The all natural, sparkling beverage has been approved for shelf space in multiple Kroger locations in Atlanta, Georgia.

Minta Adds Strawberry Flavor

Minta Beverages, Inc, a naturally flavored mint soda manufacturer, is pleased to announce the expansion of its rapidly growing brand with the addition of Minta® Strawberry.

Kalil Bottling: Once Smart, Now Eternal

Eternal Beverages, a premium water manufacturer, announced Thursday that it has reached a distribution agreement with Tempe, Ariz.-based Kalil Bottling Company, according to a release. Kalil recently sold its ownership of Glacéau’s Smartwater back to Coca-Cola, leaving a void for another premium water.

Rumor: SodaStream May Unload Stake

An Israeli financial publication reported that SodaStream is considering selling up to 16 percent of its company to a large-scale investor such as PepsiCo, Dr Pepper Snapple Group or Starbucks, according to Forbes.

Poland Spring Supports One Fund Boston

Poland Spring® 100% Natural Spring Water, today announced it will donate $250,000 to One Fund Boston in 2014 in continued support of those most affected by the Boston Marathon bombings.

Woody Creek Distillers Continues U.S. Expansion with New York Launch

Woody Creek Distillers (WCD) announced that it started distributing its Woody Creek Signature Potato Vodka in New York. Union Beer Distributor’s craft spirits division, BluePrint Brands, is joining forces with Woody Creek Distillers to develop and expand the market throughout New York State.

Alkaline Water Co. Enters Southeast Via Whole Foods

The Alkaline Water Co. is very pleased to announce its entry into the US Southeast with the commencement of initial shipments to approximately 28 Whole Foods Market stores located in Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and Florida.

Absolut Vodka Partners With Little Sun

Absolut Vodka, the official spirits of Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, recently unveiled Absolut Little Sun -- an interactive art bar designed by Little Sun.

PepsiCo Reports First Quarter 2014 Results

PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE: PEP) today reported core earnings per share of $0.83 for the first quarter, an increase of 7 percent. Core constant currency EPS increased 10 percent on organic revenue growth of 4.0 percent.

Vermont Senate Passes GMO Labeling Bill

The Vermont Senate passed a bill on Wednesday that would require the labeling of foods made with GMOs, according to Reuters. If passed into law, the bill would take effect on July 1, 2016, making Vermont the first state with this kind of legislation.