Balance Calories Initiative halfway to national goal to reduce beverage calories by 20%
February 3, 2022
Calories consumed from beverages continue to decline in communities where obesity rates are above the national average, according to an independent evaluator. For four years straight, the actions the beverage industry is taking nationally with public health partners to reduce the sugar people get from beverages is working, and the data proves it, states American Beverage, Washington, D.C.
Derek Hill’s tenure spans 30 years in the Pepsi system
February 1, 2022
Raleigh, N.C.-based Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC (PBV), a joint venture of Suntory Group and PepsiCo, named Derek Hill as president and chief executive officer (CEO). The announcement followed the retirement of Paul Finney, who served as president and CEO from 2012-2021.
Cann-Ade, a cannabis-infused beverage company, launched its hemp-derived water that is flavored and colored only with organic fruit juice, the company notes.
Radnor Hills, a United Kingdom-based spring water company, doubled its Infusions range by adding two new flavors to create a strongly branded family of four cans with a matte-pastel look and feel.
Good Idea Drinks, a subsidiary of Aventure AB, launched three functional sparkling waters: Wild Raspberry, Black Currant and Sea Berry, in the United States.
Alani Nu introduced a new product category within its beverage portfolio: sparkling water. Named Alani Sparkling, this new line is a caffeine-free, gluten-free and vegan beverage that showcases natural aromatic flavor components that enhances the taste of the product with zero sugar, the company says.
Golden Grail Technology, Weston, Fla., announces its acquisition of Trevi Essence Water. Trevi Essence Water was sold in high-end supermarkets and grocery chains such as Food City, Publix and Wayfield. Golden Grail entered into an agreement with Barebrick Beverage Co., Inc. to acquire Trevi Water Brand Assets and Intellectual Property, i.e., formulas, distributor lists, trademarks, etc.
Sparkling water brand gives Michael Bublé holiday gift with limited-edition release
December 1, 2021
Just in time for the season of giving, and in celebration of the 10-year anniversary of his iconic, chart-topping holiday album “Christmas” as well as new holiday music videos for hits “Let It Snow” and “It’s Beginning To Look a Lot Like Christmas,” bubly is giving a very special gift to singer Michael Bublé: his very own, limited-edition holiday flavor: merry berry bublé.