Investment supports bottled water brand’s market expansion
September 4, 2014
Essentia Water LLC, Bothell, Wash., secured a private placement investment led by Castanea Partners, a Newton, Mass.-based private equity firm that owned Fuze Beverage prior to its sale to The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta.
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.
“The White Russian” celebrates the classic cocktail made with Kahlua
September 2, 2014
New York-based Pernod Ricard USA, a subsidiary of Pernod Ricard SA, announced that its Kahlua brand has joined forces with Academy Award-winning actor Jeff Bridges to release "The White Russian," a Kahlua Productions short film honoring the classic cocktail.
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.
Company will make a $100,000 donation to Napa Valley Vintners’ Community Disaster Relief Fund
September 2, 2014
Constellation Brands, Victor, N.Y., announced that it will make a $100,000 donation to the Napa Valley Vintners’ Community Disaster Relief Fund to provide immediate support to the local community.
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.