Mexican style beer inspired by Mission District in San Francisco
March 29, 2023
Anchor Brewing Co., San Francisco, continued its spirit of innovation with San Pancho, a craft Mexican Style Lager with Lime rolling out nationwide this spring. The brew is a celebration of the rich mural culture and arts tradition in the Bay Area, the company says.
Carbonated soft drink brand will roll look in fall for 125th anniversary
March 28, 2023
Pepsi, a brand of Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo, unveiled a new logo and visual identity system, the first update of the iconic Pepsi globe logo in 14 years. Pepsi will roll out the new look in North America this fall in time for the brand’s 125th anniversary, and globally in 2024, marking the brand’s next era with an eye toward the future, the company says.
New partnership brings premium Italian coffee brand to all Princess ships
March 28, 2023
Santa Clarita, Calif.-based Princess Cruises announced Lavazza, Turin, Italy, now is the line’s Official Coffee Partner. Lavazza offerings will begin rolling out on Princess ships throughout the spring and guests can expect to partake on the brand’s array of hot coffee options and ready-to-drink cans. The two brands also will collaborate on upcoming marketing campaigns, promotions and exclusive events.
Wine and spirits wholesaler adds new markets with California-based wine group
March 28, 2023
The Wine Group (TWG), Livermore, Calif., and Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, Miami, announced that they have expanded their relationship to form a national strategic alignment. The new agreement includes a portfolio expansion in the open markets of the District of Columbia, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Texas, as well as the brokerage markets of Maine, Mississippi, and New Hampshire. The Wine Group will begin the transition of its portfolio to these markets beginning April 1, with Southern Glazer’s exclusive responsibility taking effect May 1.
Partnership will support bottled water company’s western operations
March 24, 2023
Hiru Corp. announced it has entered into a new multi-million-dollar co-packing agreement with VOSS Water, a high-end producer of high end still and sparkling water products.
Vodka uses filtration process dubbed triple wave filtered
March 21, 2023
White Claw, a brand of The Mark Anthony Group of Companies, announced the launch of new White Claw Premium Vodka, a triple wave filtered vodka. The filtration process uses tremendous pressure equal to three 30-foot waves to create a vodka with distinctive taste, aroma, and smoothness, according to the company.
Irish whiskey among top-performing spirits category in U.S.
March 17, 2023
With a smooth and delicate flavor thanks to a three-time distillation process, it has become “a favorite among consumers who are looking for a whiskey that is complex, yet approachable.”
Brand partners with Dick Vitale for marketing campaign
March 15, 2023
Coors Light announced the launch of Coors-icles, non-alcohol beer-flavored popsicles for passionate college basketball fans. March is pure chaos, with busted brackets, buzzer beaters and nail-biting stress, that’s why Coors Light, the beer made to chill, introduced Coors-icles, non-alcohol beer-flavored popsicles, to make sure fans 21 and older stay chill when things get heated this March, it says.
Company commits $3.3 million to projects in Winter Haven, Fla., and Galveston Bay
March 14, 2023
PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) and Frito-Lay North America (FLNA) announced a commitment of $3.3 million in funds toward water replenishment projects across North America. These projects aim to advance Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo’s effort to become Net Water Positive by 2030.
New releases, new facilities planned for this year
March 10, 2023
Earlier this month, BHC unveiled a Cherry Limeade hard cider. The flavor was inspired by the popular Slushie flavor combo and blends juicy cherries and tangy lime flavors, the company says.