Yakult U.S.A. Inc., Torrance, Calif., will build its first U.S. factory in Fountain Valley, Calif., with operations set to begin in 2012. The subsidiary of Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd., Tokyo,

The Coca-Cola Foundation will award $300,000 in grants to support active healthy living initiatives focused on family-oriented physical activity and nutrition education programs in California, New York and Texas. The

Jones Soda Co., Seattle, announced it has entered into a committed equity financing facility under which it may sell up to $10 million of its registered common stock to Glengrove

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (GMCR), Waterbury, Vt., will change its wholesale distribution model in the northeast United States from a direct-store model to a distributor-based model, the company said.

The Pepsi Refresh Project has funded more than 100 projects in 30 states with more than $5 million. The project also announced a partnership with NASCAR drivers Jeff Gordon, Jimmie

Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc. (DPS), Plano, Texas, released its first corporate social responsibility report, a document that outlines five-year goals for sustainability, health and wellness, philanthropy, workplace environment and

The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, announced a distribution agreement with the Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Plano, Texas, for certain DPS brands in Coca-Cola Enterprises’ (CCE) territory as well as the addition

The Gatorade Co., Chicago, a division of PepsiCo, announced that its G Series Pro line of professional level sports nutrition beverages and bars is now available at Dick’s Sporting Goods.

Package makeovers have become increasingly popular during the economic downturn as a tactic to refresh a brand for consumers. This month, Minute Maid, Miller High Life and Arizona Iced Tea

Jones Soda Co., Seattle, will distribute its sodas in Wal-Mart’s approximately 3,800 U.S.-based stores. The partnership increases Jones’ total retail outlet distribution by nearly 10 percent, the company said. Jones