Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPS), Plano, Texas, announced it will work with industry, government and community partners in order to achieve a U.S. beverage container recycling rate of 60 percent by 2030, the company says. As part of this commitment, the company is 

As Valentine's Day nears, Starbucks Coffee Co., Seattle, invites consumers to get together with loved ones to try three new chocolate beverages. Beginning Feb. 8, participating Starbucks stores in the United States and Canada are offering a trio of Starbucks Molten Chocolate beverages that will be available through Feb. 14, the company says.

Financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2015 were released by Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co. Full-year reported net revenue declined 4 percent while organic revenue grew 4 percent. 

Piper-Heidsieck, Reims, France, unveiled the Red Carpet Ready limited-edition magnum bottle that will be poured exclusively at this year's 88th Oscars ceremony and Governors Ball, the Academy's official post-Oscars celebration.

Bill Foley and Foley Family Wines, Healdsburg, Calif., announced the purchase of Chalone Estate Vineyard in Monterey County.

The WhiteWave Foods Co., Denver, announced that 100 percent of the cocoa powder sourced across its portfolio of plant-based, dairy and creamer products within its Americas Foods & Beverages segment will be independently certified sustainable by the end of 2016. All WhiteWave brands based in North America, including Silk, So Delicious Dairy Free, Vega, Horizon Organic and International Delight, using cocoa as an ingredient will make the transition, the company says. 

Malibu, a brand of Purchase, N.Y.-based Pernod Ricard, announced the introduction of Malibu Strawberry Kiwi Cans, its newest addition to its ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail portfolio, beginning this February. The pre-mixed cocktail combines the flavors of ripe strawberry and kiwi with a hint of Malibu Coconut and will be available packaged in single-serve cans for outdoor and on-the-go occasions throughout the spring and summer seasons, the company says. Malibu Strawberry Kiwi Cans join Malibu’s current line of flavors: Malibu Fizzy Pink Lemonade; Malibu and Pineapple; and Malibu Island Spiced & Club Soda. 

Caliwater Cactus Water, Los Angeles, unveiled two new flavors, Cactus + Peach and Cactus + Berry. Both new flavors contain Prickly Pear Extract, are Non-GMO Project verified, not from concentrate and contain zero added sugar.

With awards-show season upon us, many consumers are eagerly awaiting to hear which shows, movies, actors, directors and more will take home the coveted prizes. For the readers of Beverage Industry, the wait is over. 

Redd’s, a brand Chicago-based MillerCoors, the U.S. joint venture between SABMiller and Molson Coors Brewing Co., unveiled its new Limited Pick, a series of special-release ales that will be available for a limited time.