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Top 100 Beverage Companies of 2016

Anheuser-Busch InBev takes back No. 1 spot
June 12, 2017

Once again The Coca-Cola Co. and Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) are flipping positions to claim the top spot in Beverage Industry's annual Top 100 Report. Based on 2016 financial sales, AB InBev reclaimed the No. 1 spot as sales were up more than $2 billion compared with 2015 financial sales.


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Hello Goodness

Technology, healthier options drive vending industry

Consumer engagement, connectivity impact vending
Barbara Harfmann
June 12, 2017
In response to consumers seeking healthier options, vending machines now stock a broader food and beverage portfolio along with the “smart” technological solutions like Apple Pay and Google Pay. On-machine signage also is helping consumers to better evaluate their choices.
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Reyes Holdings, The Coca-Cola Co. announce letter of intent

Reyes Holdings to expand into California and Nevada
May 16, 2017

Reyes Holdings LLC, Rosemont, Ill., announced that it has reached a new letter of intent with Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co. for territory in California and Nevada, including the major metropolitan markets of Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and Las Vegas.


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7UP, Trisha Yearwood partner to create new recipes

Musical artist/cookbook author develops beverage and marinade recipe using soft drink brand
May 15, 2017

7UP, a brand of Plano, Texas-based Dr Pepper Snapple Group, announced its partnership with Trisha Yearwood, the three-time Grammy Award-winning country star, New York Times best-selling cookbook author and host of the Emmy-winning “Trisha's Southern Kitchen” on Food Network.


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PepsiCo releases Lemon Lemon in time for summer

Sparkling lemonade available in US, Canada, Western Europe
May 3, 2017

With summer days just around the corner, Lemon Lemon, a new sparkling lemonade from Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo Inc., is available in stores across the country, offering a refreshing way to enjoy the warmest months of the year. 


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Swire Coca-Cola finalizes refranchising from The Coca-Cola Co.

Company gains territories, facilities in Oregon
May 2, 2017

Swire Coca-Cola USA, Draper, Utah, announced the completion of refranchising of territories in Oregon from Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co. This refranchising includes the acquisition of four sales and distribution facilities and one production plant in the state. Swire Coca-Cola’s operation of the territories commenced April 29.


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Coca-Cola releases first quarter results

James Quincey to assume CEO role next week
April 25, 2017

Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co. reported first quarter 2017 operating results. For the quarter, net revenues declined 11 percent to $9.1 billion.


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Share a Coke 2017

Share a Coke campaign to return in May

Coca-Cola announces more names and includes Coca-Cola Life, Cherry Coke
April 18, 2017

Back by popular demand, Atlanta-based The Coca Cola Co.’s Coca-Cola brand is reintroducing its successful Share a Coke program under a new name — "Share an ICE COLD Coke.” "Share an ICE COLD Coke" bottles will hit shelves in May, the company says.


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