Starbucks, Seattle, expanded distribution of Via Ready Brew coffee to grocery, mass merchandise outlets and drug stores across the country and introduced However-You-Want-It Frappuccino blended beverages in its stores. Similar

Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc., Lakeville-Middleboro, Mass., appointed Richard Lees senior vice president and chief financial officer, replacing Tim Chan, who will retire effective Sept. 1.Lees, who was vice president of

Nestle Waters North America, Greenwich, Conn., launched the “Better Habits for a Better Life” campaign, an initiative that invites Latina moms to take small steps that can contribute to living

Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B. de C.V. (FEMSA), Monterrey, Mexico, held its annual shareholders meeting yesterday, during which shareholders approved the exchange of 100 percent of FEMSA's beer operations in Mexico

The Griffin Group, Novato, Calif., an investment and consulting company focused on beverage alcohol brands, acquired Anchor Brewing Co., San Francisco, which includes its portfolio of craft beers and artisan

Bacardi Corp., Cataño, Puerto Rico, part of the Bacardi Limited group of companies, unveiled the largest wind turbine installation in Puerto Rico designed to harness natural wind energy to help

PepsiCo, Purchase, N.Y., launched a marketing campaign for the release of its G Series line of Gatorade sports drinks with a television spot during the NBA Playoffs.G Series is a

PepsiCo, Purchase, N.Y., awarded 32 new grants totaling $1.3 million through its Pepsi Refresh Project, a program that seeks to fund constructive ideas that can make a positive impact.The company

Jones Soda Co., Seattle, powered its headquarters with bicycle-generated energy for nine hours on Earth Day. The company partnered with local companies and organizations to convert energy generated by bicycle-pedaling

The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, announced Steve Cahillane, current president of the North American Business Unit for Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE), will be president and chief executive officer of Coca-Cola Refreshments Inc.