Stone Distributing Co. (SDC), Escondido, Calif., announced the addition of Ashland Hard Seltzer and El Segundo Brewing Co. to its Southern California portfolio of craft beers. The two new partners began distribution from Stone effective Nov. 8.
New York-based Wilson Daniels Wholesale announced that Galaxy Wine Co., Portland, Ore., is expanding its wholesale operations into the state of Washington, effective Jan. 1, 2022.
210 Meijer stores to carry flavored soft drink brands top flavors
October 28, 2021
Seattle-based Jones Soda Co. announced a key expansion of its retail footprint with the addition of 210 Meijer stores in six Midwest states. The agreement adds a new marquee regional retailer to Jones Soda’s portfolio, it says.
Partnering with Molson Coors, TRU Colors plans to distribute nationally by 2023
October 8, 2021
Founded by innovators in the beer industry and rival gang leaders of the Bloods, Crips, GD and BD, TRU Colors, with its mission statement to unite communities to stop violence and divisiveness, created a sustainable business model that provides active gang members with economic opportunities, the company says.
Cheech's Kombucha features flavors infused with nutraceutical-grade CBD
September 23, 2021
AF Life Sciences Inc., Denver, announced a strategic manufacturing, marketing and global distribution partnership with Cheech Marin, the multi-generational actor, writer, comedian and pioneer cannabis advocate.
Expansion follows calls from consumers asking when it’s ‘coming to their market’
September 16, 2021
Molson Coors Beverage Co., Chicago, announces Topo Chico Hard Seltzer will officially expand product distribution nationwide starting January 2022. Building on its launch footprint of nine states and seven metro areas, Topo Chico Hard Seltzer will extend its lineup of exotic flavors to consumers in all 50 states.
Hemp-based beverage will roll out in all Southern Glazer’s launch states starting immediately
August 6, 2021
Los Angeles-based MAD TASTY, a hemp-infused beverage brand founded by Ryan Tedder, lead singer of OneRepublic and three-time Grammy winning songwriter and producer, announces a deal with leading distributor Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits.
PepsiCo retains exclusive US distribution rights of chilled DSD for small-format, foodservice channels
August 3, 2021
PepsiCo Inc., Purchase, N.Y., has entered into an agreement with PAI Partners (PAI) to sell Tropicana, Naked and other select juice brands across North America, and an irrevocable option to sell certain juice businesses in Europe, which will result in combined pre-tax cash proceeds of approximately $3.3 billion while retaining a 39% non-controlling interest in a newly formed joint venture. PAI, a leading private equity firm with strong experience in the food and beverage space, will be the majority shareholder of the transferred business, with PepsiCo retaining exclusive U.S. distribution rights to the portfolio of brands in its chilled direct-store-delivery for small-format and foodservice channels.
Ginger beer brand expands into Walmart with mixer sets
May 27, 2021
Reed’s Inc., Norwalk, Conn., announced the launch of its flagship Extra Ginger Beer in 12-ounce cans led by the expansion into more than 1,600 Walmart Mixer Sets, marking a secondary shelf placement for Reed’s.