Spirits manufacturer partners with Olein Refinery to provide raw materials
March 19, 2020
Hamilton, Bermuda-based Bacardi Ltd. Announced a shift in products at the its Cataño, Puerto Rico-based premium rum distillery to help supply ethanol required to produce the much needed hand sanitizers that are in high demand as a result of COVID-19.
Mobile ordering being encouraged by foodservice outlet
March 17, 2020
As part of Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin's ongoing efforts to protect customers and restaurant employees in light of the COVID-19 health crisis, all U.S. restaurants are limiting service to drive-thru ordering, carryout, and delivery only. These restrictions took effect March 17.
Bottled water brand to add 3-litter packaging option for home use
March 16, 2020
Los Angeles-based Icelandic Glacial announced a multifaceted sustainability initiative that includes plastic reduction and new packaging innovation. By 2021, Icelandic Glacial plans to use 50 percent post-consumer recycled plastic (rPET) in its PET packaging and offer its still and sparkling varieties in aluminum cans. The company also will introduce a new 3-liter packaging option for the refrigerator or counter along with a 20-liter packaging option for foodservice.
Drink mix brand will award vacation to 1 consumer who aids in online search
March 10, 2020
While working on his most recent creation, Kool-Aid Man left his house to find the mystery flavor for the new Kool-Aid Mystery Jammers but got lost along the way — now he needs America’s help.
LQD brand releases hard teas, limeade in select markets
March 10, 2020
Brewers Collective, the craft business unit of St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch, ventures into the flavored malt beverage category with the debut of LQD. LQD (pronounced L-Q-D) draws from the collective imagination and ingenuity of the craft brewers to develop a line for health-minded consumers while delivering on taste and quality, it says.
Limited-edition cans to include national, Texas versions
March 6, 2020
With warmer weather on the horizon, Dos Equis, a brand of White Plains, N.Y.-based HEINEKEN USA, has announced the release of limited-edition summer packaging.