Wine brand offers Zinfandel, soon-to-be-released Red Blend
Jelly Jar Wines, a brand established in 2008 by fourth-generation Napa Valley winemaker Andy Pestoni and his wife, Shannon, has joined the growing portfolio at WX Brands, Novato, Calif.
Merger will facilitate investments in technology to streamline operations
Republic National Distributing Co. LLC (RNDC), New Orleans, a distributor and broker of premium wine and spirits, and Breakthru Beverage Group LLC, New York, a distributor and broker of beer, wine and spirits in the United States and Canada, announced the execution of a Letter of Intent to combine their assets and operations.
Chameleon Cold-Brew is No. 1 organic cold-brew in US
Glendale, Calif.-based Nestlé USA continues to diversify its coffee portfolio with the acquisition of Chameleon Cold-Brew, Austin, Texas, a manufacturer of premium-crafted coffee that is consciously sourced and sustainably grown.
Starbucks shifts to single tea brand strategy with Teavana
Englewood Cliffs, N.J.-based Unilever North America announced an agreement to acquire the TAZO brand from Seattle-based Starbucks Coffee Co. TAZO is a leading brand in the fast-growing specialty tea category.
In August, Seattle-based Amazon finalized its $13.7 billion acquisition of natural and organic retailer Whole Foods Market, Austin, Texas. The acquisition has translated into big changes not only in the pricing of many natural and organic products sold within Whole Foods stores, but likely will impact the ways that consumers purchase consumer packed goods (CPG).
With the continued success of Constellation Brands and its drive for premiumization and corporate responsibility, Rob Sands has been named Beverage Industry's 2017 Executive of the Year.
Sparkling mineral water brand accelerates company’s evolution, it says
According to an article on Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co.’s Coca-Cola Journey website, the company acquired Topo Chico, a premium sparkling mineral water. Topo Chico joins The Coca-Cola Co.’s Venturing & Emerging Brands (VEB) unit, it states.
Bottler’s footprint expands within southern territories
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated, Charlotte, N.C., announced that it entered into and completed transactions with The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, to exchange distribution territory.