Pepsi Café Set for April 2020 U.S. Launch
PepsiCo today announced the April 2020 launch of Pepsi Café, a blend of Arabica coffee and original Pepsi cola that will arrive at retailers nationwide in Original and Vanilla flavors.
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Refresco Adds AZPACK to Expanding North American Co-Packer Network
Refresco CEO Hans Roelofs said that the acquisition of AZPACK allows Refresco to cover a regional white space in its growing national U.S. network. Based in Tempe, Arizona, AZPACK operates out of a 240,000 sq. ft. facility with hot fill, cold fill and flash pasteurization capabilities.
Blue Pacific Flavors and McCormick Collaborate for High-Impact Powdered Flavors
A new collaboration between Blue Pacific Flavors and McCormick & Company will market non-GMO, natural flavors with FlavorCell, a technology of McCormick’s Flavor Solutions business segment, to provide high-impact, encapsulated flavor delivery in powdered beverages, confectionery and bakery products.
Kerry Releases ProDiem Refresh
Kerry is pleased to introduce ProDiem Refresh as a plant-protein ingredient for use in low-pH beverages such as waters, juices and energy drinks.
Lizzie Ward Roediger Promoted to Sunshine Beverages CEO
Lizzie Ward Roediger has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer for Sunshine Beverages, a fast-growing beverage company based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina that manufactures and sells better-for-you energy drinks and sparkling energy waters.
Closure Systems International Introduces 38D-KL for Dairy and Non-Carbonated Beverages
Quality you expect, performance you demand, sustainability the world deserves. The new 38mm D-KL linerless HDPE closure (38D-KL) from Closure Systems International (CSI) is designed with consumer and dairy producer satisfaction in mind.
Ocean Spray Expands Its Pure Portfolio of Unsweetened Premium Fruit Juices
Ocean Spray, the agricultural cooperative owned by more than 700 cranberry farmers, has announced the addition of three new unsweetened juices to their PureFruit Juice portfolio along with redesigned packaging being distributed throughout Walmart stores across the country this month.
Reneva Now Available at Giant Eagle Supermarkets
At Reneva, our mission is to make nutritious and delicious beverages with the highest quality ingredients accessible for everyone through great taste, price point, and distribution.
Nootropic Soda Maker Koios Preps for DSD Expansion
Like many consumers, Chris Miller has struggled with the overstimulation caused by modern technology. As the founder and CEO of Koios Beverage Corp., Miller is aiming to build on the emerging space for brain health functional beverages with a line of nootropic infused beverages intended to help consumers focus.
NOCCO Signs Multiple Athletes as Brand Ambassadors
NOCCO – a leading no carb, branched chain amino acids (BCAA) beverage company – signed multiple leading athlete brand ambassadors to promote its premium products in the fitness community.
Flavorman Experts Share Beverage Insights
While the “Summer of Seltzer” may be over, the global craze for seltzer and sparkling water is only just beginning. As consumers continue to prioritize flavor over sweetness, experts at Flavorman – the nation’s leading beverage development company – predict that “better-for-you” beverages emphasizing bright and refreshing flavors are set to take center stage in 2020.
Dry Soda Co. Announces Investment in Non-Alcoholic Bar Sans Bar
Non-alcoholic sparkling beverage brand Dry Soda Co. has invested in and partnered with Sans Bar, an Austin, Texas-based sober bar, the company announced this week. Sharelle Klaus, founder and CEO of Dry Soda Co., made the announcement on Monday while speaking at BevNET Live Winter 2019 in Santa Monica, California.
BevNET Live Winter 2019 Day Two Recap: Lessons For Leaders
The second day of BevNET Live Winter 2019 looked back towards the entrepreneur, offering lessons and insights on how brand leaders can grow on both a professional and personal level.
Corsa Wins New Beverage Showdown 18
The California-based brand, which pitched itself as a better-for-you alternative to carbonated soft drinks, beat out five other beverage startups in the competition, which was sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company’s Venturing and Emerging Brands unit (VEB).