Refresco Acquires U.S. Bottling Plants from Coca-Cola
Dutch bottling conglomerate Refresco has reached a deal to acquire three U.S. manufacturing facilities from The Coca-Cola Company, the company announced yesterday.
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Teeccino Debuts ‘My Perfect Blend’ Questionnaire For Customers To Find a Coffee Alternative or Herbal Tea Blend
Teeccino, known for bold tasting, roasted herbal coffees and teas, recently announced the launch of My Perfect Blend, where guests can take a questionnaire on the Teeccino website to find coffee alternative and tea blends that are uniquely aligned to their taste and wellness preferences.
G FUEL Launches New “Black Ooze” And “Red Ooze” Energy Drinks
You hear the voice of a symbiote in your ear all day. It needs to feed! If you let it out, it could wreak havoc. You’re so tired and need something that will quench the hunger. Two black tendrils leap from your back and grab the new G FUEL Black Ooze and Red Ooze — inspired by Sony Pictures’ upcoming highly anticipated sequel Venom: Let There Be Carnage, exclusively in movie theaters this fall!
People Moves: Tractor Beverage Co. Reorganizes Exec Team
In this week's People Moves: Tractor Beverage Co. announced it has repositioned key figures within its executive team, cannabis beverage maker purejuana announced the appointment of Paulo Sobral as Sales Leader, Bert Naverrete joined ZX Ventures as General Partner, Head of Growth Equity Fund and Basemakers brings Faithe Rayns on as Chief Operating Officer.
Long Drink Expands Distribution Across Illinois With Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Long Drink, the brand built on the heritage of the legendary Finnish alcohol category of long drinks, announced that it has expanded its distribution agreement with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (SGWS), the premier wine and spirits distributor spanning 44 US markets, into Illinois.
Crown Royal And Walter Falls Wood Products Inc. Team Up To Launch New Line Of Barbecue Smoking Products
Crown Royal, the world’s best-selling Canadian whisky brand, is partnering with premium-grade wood product maker Walters Falls Wood Products Inc. to launch a premium whisky barrel wood-smoking product line.
Cocktail Showdown 1: Meet The Players
It’s time to reveal the contestants and judges for BevNET’s inaugural Cocktail Showdown, a pitch competition that will feature 10 of the most innovative and disruptive brands in the rapidly emerging category of spirit-based ready-to-drink and ready-to-pour cocktails.
Gallery: July’s Latest RTD Cocktails
The ready-to-drink category continues to expand with line extensions from brands such as Barbox and Avana and debuts into the category from distilleries including Tom’s Town and Midnight Moon. Check out the gallery for the latest tequila-infused cocktails, notable cocktailer collaborations and brand debuts.
Alongside New Capital, Sunrise Adjusts Strategy, Brings on Burns
CPG-focused investment group Sunrise Strategic announced late last week that it would bring aboard more food and beverage veterans, notably ex-ONE Brands CEO Peter Burns, to help the firm diversify its capabilities. The news comes as the firm also announced its financial partner, Trilantic North America, had invested additional capital into the group.
Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey Becomes ‘Official Whiskey Of The Buffalo Bills’
Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey, the original peanut butter whiskey, is now the Official Whiskey of the Buffalo Bills. Skrewball branded bars will open inside the Pepsi Club and Toyota Club at Highmark Stadium this season.
New Riff Distilling Breaks Ground On Production-Boosting Expansion
Independently-owned New Riff Distilling is breaking ground on a $2 million-dollar expansion that will increase production by 50%, according to co-founder Ken Lewis. Construction on the 800 square foot addition has begun at the distillery’s Newport location, allowing the installation of three additional fermenters.
Bowmore Single Malt Scotch Whisky Introduces Designed By Aston Martin Collection
Bowmore Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky has unveiled the first range of its Designed by Aston Martin limited-edition collections exclusively in Global Travel Retail.
Basil Hayden Launches Basil Hayden Toast, A New Style Of Bourbon
Basil Hayden proudly announces the launch of Basil Hayden Toast, a super-premium Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and the newest addition to the award-winning Basil Hayden portfolio.1 Consisting of an entirely new mash bill, Basil Hayden Toast breaks away from preconceived notions of American Whiskey to deliver an inviting spirit for both familiar and new bourbon drinkers.
Cannabis-Infused Lift Seltzer Launches In San Diego
Offering a refreshingly new type of buzz in an honest, low-calorie microdosed beverage, Lift Seltzer proudly announces its launch in San Diego.