Today, The J.M. Smucker Co., Orrville, Ohio, the makers of Millstone coffee and Folgers Gourmet Selections, announce the launch of six varieties of coffee available in K-Cup portion packs for

Tata Global Beverages’ United Kingdom-based subsidiary acquired a minority stake in Activate, a West Hollywood, Calif.-based performance beverage and bottled water company. Activate has a patented cap that stores active

Today, The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, reported strong third quarter operating results, with volume increasing 5 percent in both the quarter and year-to-date, ahead of its long-term growth target and cycling

D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc., Pottsville, Pa., signed a letter of intent to purchase Memphis-based Hardy Bottling Co.’s facility, news sources report. Acquisition of the Memphis plant would expand Yuengling’s

PepsiCo Inc., Purchase, N.Y., signed a memorandum outlining its plan to invest $140 million to build its 10th plant in Russia.   The memorandum for a beverage plant was signed

Several of the industry’s largest retailers have instituted “green” requirements for consumer products manufacturers who, in turn, are now looking to their suppliers to submit evidence of their sustainability initiatives

Glaceau, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, introduced Vitaminwater Stur-D, a variety fortified with vitamin D and calcium to help support strong bones. The new Vitaminwater variety

PepsiCo Inc., Purchase, N.Y., reported solid volume, revenue and profit results for the third quarter of 2010, driven by broad-based gains across its snack and beverage portfolio and the acquisition

Flavor Unit Entertainment, which is run by Grammy Award winning artist and Oscar-nominated actress Queen Latifah and producer Shakim Compere, has invested in part ownership of New York Spring Water

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