Bottler will add Cleveland and Cookeville, Tenn., to territories
December 8, 2014
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated, Charlotte, N.C., announced it has signed a definitive agreement with an affiliate of Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co. to expand the bottler’s franchise territory to include the Cleveland and Cookeville, Tenn., territories, which currently are served by Coca-Cola Refreshments USA Inc. (CCR), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Co.
Acquisition will increase Avanzar’s distribution footprint in Southern California and the Southwest
October 27, 2014
Level 5 Beverage Co. Inc., a Houston, Texas-based subsidiary of Minerco Resources Inc., acquired a controlling interest in Avanzar Sales and Distribution LLC, Brea, Calif.
Independent Coca-Cola bottler will exchange territory in Jackson, Tenn., for territory in Lexington, Ky.
October 20, 2014
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated, Charlotte, N.C., announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co. to exchange its franchise territory in Jackson, Tenn., for territory currently served by Coca-Cola Refreshments USA Inc. (CCR), a wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Co., in Lexington, Ky.
Kyowa Hakko USA Inc., New York, announced the results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled human clinical trial conducted by The Brain Institute at the University of Utah.
Honest Tea marks first Coca-Cola brand available in K-Cup packs
September 3, 2014
Waterbury, Vt.-based Keurig Green Mountain Inc. and Atlanta-based The Coca Cola Co. expanded their partnership to offer select beverages from The Coca-Cola Co.’s still brands portfolio for the Keurig hot brewing system in the United States and Canada. Honest Tea will be the first brand from The Coca Cola Co. available in K-Cup packs, the companies say.
Company to introduce Rainforest Alliance Certified Dark Roast coffee
September 2, 2014
Dunkin’ Brands Group Inc., Canton, Mass., announced that its Dunkin’ Donuts cafes are expanding into the West Coast, beginning with two locations in Modesto and Santa Monica, Calif.
Expanded distribution follows launches in Miami and New York
September 2, 2014
Coral Gables, Fla.-based Bacardi U.S.A. Inc. is expanding its Facundo Rum Collection of four hand-blended, aged sipping rums into California, following the products’ successful launches in Miami and New York in late 2013.
New territory includes Knoxville, Tenn., area currently served by Coca-Cola Refreshments USA
September 1, 2014
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated, Charlotte, N.C., signed a definitive agreement with Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co. to expand the bottler’s franchise territory to include the Knoxville, Tenn., area.
Craft brewer to expand supply with distribution partner James Clay
August 25, 2014
This September, Left Hand Brewing Co., Longmont, Colo., will expand its craft beer supply across the United Kingdom with distribution partner James Clay, a U.K.-based importer and distributor of craft beer with 25 years of experience. In addition, Left Hand named Sharona Selby as its first on-site, international brewery representative to represent the brand in the U.K. market.
Deal swaps ownership of Coca-Cola’s energy portfolio with Monster’s non-energy brands
August 15, 2014
The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, and Monster Beverage Corp., Corona, Calif., have entered into definitive agreements for a long-term strategic partnership that they expect will accelerate growth for both companies in the global energy drink category.