On-premise beverage sales measured from June through August
October 1, 2013
With 20.5 percent share of the market, Margaritas were identified as the top adult beverage concoction of the summer, according to Restaurant Sciences Inc.
Seasonal drink features real pumpkin, cinnamon and nutmeg
October 1, 2013
Putting a better-for-you twist on seasonal pumpkin beverages, Jamba Juice Co., Emeryville, Calif., is bringing back its Pumpkin Smash smoothie for the fall season.
Finlandia global brand team will move from US headquarters to Amsterdam
September 30, 2013
Brown-Forman Corp., Louisville, Ky., announced that it will establish a new head office for its European operations in Amsterdam, effective Jan. 1, 2014.
New York-based Wat-aah!, a premium brand of functional water for kids and teens, is helping to promote healthy hydration and the “Drink Up” initiative led by the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA), Washington, D.C., and its honorary chair, first lady Michelle Obama, through a new TV advertisement. In the commercial, Atlanta-based children’s music group Yung Day 1 releases its first single, "Drink Wat-aah!," to encourage kids to hydrate healthily with the water.
Survey shows total category consumption highest among mature consumers
September 26, 2013
The National Coffee Association (NCA), New York, published “Coffee Across Generations,” a new report in the NCA's “National Coffee Drinking Trends” market research series analyzing the differences in coffee consumption behaviors and attitudes among different generations.
Projects include expanding crushing capacity, adding new bottling lines
September 26, 2013
Constellation Brands Inc., Victor, N.Y., announced plans to invest more than $20 million in several of its California wineries and vineyard operations to expand its growing, crushing, fermenting, storing and bottling capacities.
Beer brand releases holiday packaging as part of promotion
September 25, 2013
White Plains, N.Y.-based Heineken USA, a subsidiary of Heineken International BV, announced this year’s “Celebrate Together” holiday program scheduled to hit retail outlets beginning Nov. 1. At the center of the program, limited-edition bottle labels and promotional packaging on Heineken Lager 12-packs will be available to enhance the holiday experience and drive repeat visits to retail outlets throughout November and December, the company says.
Brand partners with America’s Got Talent judge Mel B to promote breast cancer awareness
September 24, 2013
Las Vegas-based Real Water announced a new venture with one of its brand ambassadors and partners Melanie Brown to benefit Susan G. Komen. Brown, also known as Mel B, is a pop star and judge on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.” Together Real Water and Mel B have designed a limited-edition pink bottle in support of Komen’s mission to save lives and end breast cancer forever.