Planters Peanuts, a brand of The Kraft Heinz Co., Pittsburgh and Chicago, launched Mr. IPA-Nut, the company’s first foray into the craft beer market. Citing a study conducted by 1Q from July, 64 percent of men agree nuts are the best salty snack to pair with beer, the company says.
The Together Table coincides with bullying prevention
October 16, 2018
As October marks National Bullying Prevention Month, Capri Sun, a brand of The Kraft Heinz Co., Pittsburg and Chicago, has teamed up with anti-bullying nonprofit organization No Bully, to create The Together Table, the company says. The companies fashioned one long wave-shaped table that offers an alternative to kids sitting at separate tables, so no kid has to sit alone in a school cafeteria.
White Walker by Johnnie Walker available while supplies last
October 1, 2018
In collaboration with HBO and “Game of Thrones,” Johnnie Walker, a brand of Diageo North America, Norwalk, Conn., unveiled the new White Walker by Johnnie Walker. The limited-edition Scotch whisky is inspired by the most enigmatic and feared characters on the show — the White Walkers — the company says.
Restaurant teams up with craft brewery for pumpkin beer
September 25, 2018
Glendale, Calif.-based IHOP announced the release of IHOPS Pumpkin Pancake Stout, a limited-edition, fall-inspired craft beer brewed by Kingston, N.Y.-based Keegan Ales. The ale pairs the flavor of pumpkin and seasonal spices with IHOP’s buttermilk pancakes, for a smooth, rich stout, the company says.
HOT Canned Coffee announced its products are now available through Amazon
September 19, 2018
HOT Canned Coffee announced its HOTSHOT hot coffees and hot chocolates are now available through Amazon.com. Dos Equis, the Official Beer Sponsor of the College Football Playoff, announced text message sweepstakes and Tampico Beverages is giving contest winners $100 Netflix giftcards. Kona Brewing Co. launched an exclusive campaign to send one lucky winner to Hawaii and PepsiCo announced a four-year partnership with its Pepsi MAX brand and European music festival Tomorrowland.
In collaboration with the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF), Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc., Lakeville-Middleboro, Mass., is supporting breast cancer awareness by Picking Pink Cranberries for a Purpose, during the first harvest of the season, the company says. The first-ever pink cranberry harvest featured approximately 79 million cranberries, including real pink cranberries and a National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc. ribbon made from approximately 15.5 million pink cranberries, it adds.
Sebastiani, Sonoma Brands assume management of VIANSA Winery
August 21, 2018
Vintage Wine Estates, Santa Rosa, Calif., announced a new partnership with Jon Sebastiani and Sonoma Brands. Sonoma Brands is a food and beverage products incubator and private equity fund led by Sonoma-based Jon Sebastiani.