Beverage News
June 14, 2011
Patti Stanger, star of Bravo's "Millionaire Matchmaker" is partnering with Pucker Vodka for its "Break Up and Match Up" program. Beginning in June, Stanger will use her unique talent to pair fun and flirty flavored-vodka drinkers' personalities with equally spirited cocktails made from Pucker Vodka, a brand of Deerfield-based Beam Global Spirits & Wine.
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The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, debuted a new commercial for its signature Coca-Cola brand that inspires rivals to come together
June 7, 2011
During the broadcast of the 2011 Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) Gold Cup on Univision, the commercial, entitled “Buscando Coca-Cola” (“Searching for Coca-Cola”), showcases the unifying power of Coca-Cola through the eyes of a man desperately seeking a supply of Coke before the start of a soccer match, the company says.
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June 7, 2011
Shadow Beverages and Snacks LLC, Tempe, Ariz., acquired the Whey Up line of ready-to-drink beverages.
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June 7, 2011
The Brewers Association hosted Savor: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience this weekend in Washington, D.C. Part of Savor Beer Week D.C., the event featured craft brewers from across the Untied States.
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May 31, 2011
Consumers can “Play It Smooth” with the new Keystone Light packaging that transforms into a game of “Canhole.” Keystone Light provides additional value to the consumer as 18-, 24- and 30-pack “stones” easily transform into a game of “bags” via perforated circles that can be removed for play, the companies say.
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May 31, 2011
The PepsiCo Foundation, Purchase, N.Y., committed $500,000 to non-profit partners leading relief and recovery efforts in Missouri as a result of tornados and severe weather. The contribution is in addition to the Foundation’s $125,000 commitment to areas of the Southern United States affected by recent storms, the company said.
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May 31, 2011
The Campbell Soup Co., Camden, N.J., expanded its V8 franchise with the announcement of V8 V-Fusion + Energy drinks and V8 Energy Shots. Each beverage provides one combined serving of vegetables and fruit as well as a natural energy boost from green tea extract, the company said.
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May 31, 2011
Overall consumption of bottled water increased by 3.5 percent in the United States in 2010, according to the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA), Alexandria, Va. The association released its 2010 bottled water statistics, which were compiled by Beverage Marketing Corp. (BMC).
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May 24, 2011
SymphonyIRI Group, Chicago, recently studied the male shopper and found that while there are several attitudinal and behavioral similarities with female shopper behavior, there are several important distinct differences.
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May 24, 2011
Arizona Beverages USA LLC, Woodbury, N.Y., extended its packaging mix for Arizona Iced Tea to include 12-packs of 11.5-ounce cans, which are made by Rexam.
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