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2021 Bottler of the Year: Coca-Cola Bottling Co. UNITED

Southeast bottler nearly quadruples in size, embraces team mentality
Barbara Harfmann
January 7, 2021
Founded in 1902, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. UNITED has grown to be the second largest privately owned bottler in North America. Under the leadership of its CEO John H. Sherman, the company has nearly quadrupled in size, going from 50,000 customers to 150,000, 20 facilities to 60 production and sales and distributions center and grew its revenue to $3 billion.
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Between Drinks

Check value, premiumization rises on-premise

Nearly two-thirds of consumers have increased tip amounts
Barbara Harfmann
December 16, 2020
Many of us are more than ready to bid adieu to 2020, but experts note the following on-premise trends: check values are higher; wait staff are earning higher tips; and consumers are “treating” themselves to more premium cocktails and spirits.
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Sarah Graybill - The Last Drop
Last Drop

Sans Bar Kicks off Sober October

Virtual event features mocktails, mixology
October 21, 2020
To usher in what has been dubbed “Sober October, Texas-based Sans Bar hosted a virtual event with mixology experts featuring mixology and networking. The event featured a custom Sans Bar Where You Are mocktail kit for attendees.
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