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Talking Rain Beverage Co. announces social responsibility initiatives

Company collaborates with with Honor Flight Network, UW Medicine
October 30, 2018

The makers of Sparkling Ice, Talking Rain Beverage Co., Preston, Wash., announced a range of corporate social responsibility initiatives to support veterans and the fight against breast cancer by collaborating with two organizations: Honor Flight Network, Springfield, Ohio; and UW Medicine, Seattle.


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Coca-Cola releases third quarter performance results

North America unit case volume up 1% for quarter
October 30, 2018

The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, reported continued momentum in its business for 2018, with strong financial results for the third quarter. Although reported net revenues for the quarter declined because of refranchising, the company delivered broad-based organic revenue (non-GAAP) and volume growth across all operating groups, while gaining value share globally, it reports.


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Frey Farms launches new beverage line

Portfolio of frozen aguas frescas named Sarah’s Homegrown
October 23, 2018

Frey Farms, Keenes, Ill., announced a brand new line of frozen aquas frescas. Sarah’s Homegrown, named after Sarah Frey, the founder, farmer and chief executive officer of Frey Farms, are made with real fruit and all-natural ingredients, the company says.


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Planters Peanuts IPA

Planters Peanuts makes first steps into beer market

Brand launches IPA-style beer
October 23, 2018

Planters Peanuts, a brand of The Kraft Heinz Co., Pittsburgh and Chicago, launched Mr. IPA-Nut, the company’s first foray into the craft beer market. Citing a study conducted by 1Q from July, 64 percent of men agree nuts are the best salty snack to pair with beer, the company says.


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Mount Gay Rum

Mount Gay Rum unveils Master Blender Collection expression

XO The Peat Smoke Expression available for limited time
October 23, 2018

Mount Gay Rum Distilleries, a brand of New York-based Rémy Cointreau USA, unveils the first edition of the Master Blender Collection with the launch of XO The Peat Smoke Expression. The limited-edition blend is a complex amalgamation that marries the aromas of ripe bananas and toasted notes of Mount Gay XO with the salty and smoky notes coming from peated whisky casks, the company says.


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Welch’s appoints new top executive

New CEO brings 20 years experience
October 17, 2018
Welch’s, Concord, Mass., has appointed Trevor Bynum as president and chief executive officer, effective Oct. 1. Bynum succeeds Brad Irwin, who retired after 10 years leading the organization.
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Focus Brands completes acquisition of Jamba Juice

Company aquires 800 store locations worldwide
October 17, 2018
Atlanta-based Focus Brands Inc. (FBI) announced the successful completion of its previously announced tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Jamba Inc. Jamba is now a wholly owned subsidiary of FBI.
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Farmer Brothers receives LEED Silver Certification

Company completes headquarter office project
October 17, 2018
Northlake, Texas-based Farmer Bros. Co., a national coffee roaster, wholesaler and distributor of coffee, tea and culinary products, announced that it has been awarded LEED Silver certification for its recently completed headquarter office project.
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