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Coca-Cola Freestyle 8100 brings beverage variety, quality and speed to drive-thrus

Company debuts new dispenser model at 2022 National Restaurant Association Show
May 17, 2022

The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, announced the launch of Coca-Cola Freestyle 8100, a new back-of-house dispenser developed specifically for the crew-serve occasion. The new dispenser’s advanced technology streamlines drink pouring for foodservice crews, helping reduce drive-thru wait times for diners while providing the beverage quality and variety they crave, according to the company. 


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Consumer demand for premium spirits soars in the US on-premise

April 21, 2022

Consumers in the United States are opting to spend more on their drinks in bars and restaurants as premiumization drives the recovery of the on-premise channel after COVID-19. A trend that was paused during the pandemic now is accelerating again, CGA’s exclusive On Premise Measurement (OPM) service shows. The premium price tier of the spirits market took a 40% share of sales by value in February 2022, while super-premium took 18%.


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On-premise looks to move beyond recovery and into growth

Operators embrace digital solutions, to-go packages beyond pandemic
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
March 24, 2022
One of the most harshly impacted industries in the early days of the pandemic, on-premise has shown its ability to pivot. Data suggests that the channel has recovered from its early pain points with analysts predicting growth for on-premise.
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Drizly teams with 7-Eleven to offer on-demand alcohol delivery

1,200+ convenience stores in 11 states equipped with eCommerce app
November 16, 2021

Drizly, Boston, announced its collaboration with 7-Eleven, Irving, Texas, to deliver alcohol to adults of legal drinking age in under 60 minutes from more than 1,200 7-Eleven stores. Following a successful pilot program with 190 stores, more than 1,200 7-Eleven stores across Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Virginia and Washington state now offer delivery through Drizly. 


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ReserveBar to acquire Minibar Delivery

Companies plan to link retailers, technology, partners and more
November 9, 2021

ReserveBar, Ridgefield, Conn., has agreed to acquire New York-based Minibar Delivery, a leading marketplace featuring on-demand delivery of wine, spirits, beer, ready-to-drink cocktails, mixers and more. Minibar Delivery facilitates these deliveries by partnering with more than 2,800 retail partner locations nationwide, including independent liquor stores and iconic national brands such as 7-Eleven. The acquisition accelerates ReserveBar's expansion of its retailer fulfillment network and planned introduction of on-demand delivery capabilities. 


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