Foodservice operator adds Energy Cold Brew to menu
January 4, 2019
In the spirit of “new year, new you,” Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin’ is presenting a new look to its product packaging, while welcoming new and returning favorite menu items to give the brand and its guests an energizing start to 2019, it says.
Costa platform will help expand company’s coffee presence
January 4, 2019
The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, has completed the acquisition of Costa Ltd. from Whitbread PLC. The $4.9 billion transaction follows approval from regulatory authorities in the European Union and China. The acquisition was first announced Aug. 31, 2018.
Alcohol-free malt beverage developed shifting consumer tastes
January 3, 2019
Heineken USA, White Plains, N.Y., is launching its latest innovation: Heineken 0.0, an alcohol-free malt beverage that is brewed with a unique recipe for a distinct balanced taste that contains 69 calories in each bottle.
John Acott to oversee Chicagoland market for wine and spirits distributor
January 2, 2019
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, Dallas and Miami, announced that it has appointed John Acott to the position of vice president of general market of Southern Glazer’s Illinois.
Acquisition includes brands from Star Industries, Black Prince Distillery
January 2, 2019
The Sazerac Co., Louisville, Ky., has completed the purchase of a number of brands from Star Industries, Syosset, N.Y., and Black Prince Distillery, Clifton, N.J.
Jeff Nicholson brings investment expertise to winery
January 2, 2019
Vintage Wine Estates, Santa Rosa, Calif., has appointed Jeff Nicholson to the new role of chief operating officer. Most recently, Nicholson was an operating partner at AGR Partners. AGR Partners is an investment firm dedicated to food and agribusiness who acquired a minority equity stake in Vintage Wine Estates in April 2018. Nicholson will continue to be on the Advisory Board for AGR Partners.
Arizu family will continue to run and manage wine brand
December 18, 2018
Bodega Luigi Bosca | Familia Arizu, Mendoza, Argentina, announced that it has received a strategic investment from the Latin American fund of L Catterton, a global consumer-focused private equity firm.
Beverage company places ad to encourage support for research hospital
December 18, 2018
Commemorating a quarter century as a continuing partner of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, National Beverage Corp., Fort Lauderdale, Fla., implores others to join its mission to provide miracles for children stricken with life-threatening illnesses.
SLD Barrel Rested Portland Rum wins in a close race
December 18, 2018
As consumers prepare for the holidays, their thirst for cocktails continues. In the Readers’ Choice: New Product Poll for November, Beverage Industry readers selected Sebago Lake Distillery’s Barrel Rested Portland Rum as their favorite new product release.
Phoenix-based Shamrock Farms announced it has partnered with professional basketball player DeAndre Ayton, who was the No. 1 overall draft pick out of the University of Arizona, the company says. Ayton will represent the company’s Rockin’ brand of protein-milk beverages and be featured in Shamrock advertising, social media and public relation campaigns.