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Coke Acquires Sacramento Coca-Cola Bottling Company

The Coca-Cola Co., Inc. has acquired Sacramento Coca-Cola Bottling Company (SCCBC), the sixth largest independent Coke bottler in the U.S. SCCBC was founded in 1927 and distributes Coke products in all or part of the nine California Counties of Sacramento. The company employs over 460 people.

Aquaball Lands National Distribution In Safeway

Bazi International, Inc., and its operating subsidiary True Drinks, Inc., announced Wednesday that Aquaball, a naturally flavored water, has gained national distribution in all Safeway, Inc.-operated stores, including Safeway, Vons, Pavilions and Randall’s.

Activate President: Major Innovation on Tap for 2013

The original cap dispensing brand, which is now majority-owned by Indian conglomerate Tata, is planning a major functional innovation push in the late spring, according to Reza Mizra, who became president of the company in October.

Study: Wellmune WGP Can Fight Allergies

EAGAN, MN, January 2, 2013 —Wellmune WGP, a natural immune health ingredient for foods, beverages and supplements, reduced allergy symptoms and improved the quality of life of ragweed allergy sufferers…

Review: Premier Protein (PET bottle)

Premier Protein is a line of flavored protein drinks that come in both Tetra-Pak and PET packaging. In our review of its PET bottles, we were impressed with both the formulation and branding of the drinks, which despite skewing toward the technical end of the protein category, are a solid entry into the space.

5-hour ENERGY Donation Exceeds Expectations

Popularity of Pink Lemonade flavor generates $387,531.20 philanthropic donation to the Avon Foundation for Women Breast Cancer Crusade Farmington Hills, MI – January 2, 2013 – Due to the popularity…

China Mist Tea Company Introduces Two New Brands

Company Cites Unsatisfied Demand For Quality Tea In Restaurants as Catalyst Scottsdale, AZ – China Mist Tea Company has extended its offering to three distinct brands of tea in response…

Starbucks Closes Teavana Acquisition

SEATTLE & ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ:SBUX) today announced that the company’s planned acquisition of Teavana Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:TEA) has formally closed, making Teavana a wholly-owned subsidiary of Starbucks and…

Open Up And Say AhhMIGO… Cap-Activated Drinks Go Natural

Drawing on an increasingly visible packaging format and the wave of demand for new health and wellness drinks, AhhMIGO is a new line of cap-activated natural drinks. Launched earlier this year, the New York City-based company boasts of a proprietary cap that keeps the brand’s “life-enhancing ingredients” fresh until mixed with water.

Dr Pepper Launches ‘One of One’ Campaign

PLANO, Texas –(BUSINESS WIRE)– From its iconic “I’m a Pepper” jingle to the recent “One of a Kind” declarations from fans, Dr Pepper’s advertising has always celebrated originality and individuality.…

Review: Manyk Energy

Calling on consumers to "Master the Energy," Manyk Energy is a four-SKU energy drink line that includes a zero-calorie product, and two tea-flavored varieties. While the formulation of the beverages is on par with much of what we've seen in the category, Manyk has a ways to go in revising its packaging.

Hockey Soda Donates to Newtown Hockey Benefit

Glastonbury, CT –  “When I received a call from Newtown’s head ice hockey coach, Paul Esposito, who told me about the event, it was not even a question of if,…