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MillerCoors announces the return of Zima

Flavored malt beverage available through Labor Day
June 20, 2017

Chicago-based MillerCoors announced the return of the malt-based alcohol drink Zima to the United States. For a limited time only, consumers can pick up a six-pack of the nostalgic beverage just in time for the Fourth of July weekend.


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Community Coffee releases LSU Blend

Limited-edition coffee blend available in July at grocery stores in Louisiana
June 19, 2017

With almost 100 years of history in Louisiana, Community Coffee Co., Baton Rouge, La., announced the launch of its Limited-Edition LSU Blend in honor of Louisiana State University (LSU) and Tiger Nation.


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Sprite Cold Lyrics Series

Sprite announces Summer Sprite Cold Lyrics Series packaging

Limited-edition packaging features lyrics from six rappers
June 19, 2017

Sprite, a brand of Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co., announced the release of the Summer Sprite Cold Lyrics Series limited-edition packaging, which features cold-inspired lyrics from six of the hottest rappers in the game, the company says.


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Amazon to acquire Whole Foods Market

Transaction valued at $13.7 billion
June 16, 2017

Seattle-based Amazon and Whole Foods Market Inc., Austin, Texas, announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Amazon will acquire Whole Foods Market for $42 a share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $13.7 billion, including Whole Foods Market’s net debt.


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Heineken acquires remaining stake in Legunitas Brewing Co.

Lagunitas to continue to operate as independent entity
June 16, 2017

Heineken N.V., Amsterdam, announced that it has acquired the remaining shares in Lagunitas Brewing Co., Petaluma, Calif. To maintain the Lagunitas culture and free spirit, the company will continue to operate as an independent entity within Heineken and will report within the Heineken Americas Region, the company says.


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Stone Brewing announces Q1 results

Company reports 18% growth
June 16, 2017
Stone Brewing, Escondido, Calif., announced its first quarter results for fiscal 2017, reporting 18 percent growth versus the prior year. The company’s performance is outpacing both the year-to-date grocery craft category growth rate of 4.4 percent and the category’s 52-week growth rate of 6.4 percent, based on Chicago-based Information Resources Inc. (IRI) data, it says.
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The Beverage Forum post-show

The Beverage Forum highlights growing needs for innovation

Conference brings together industry executives
June 16, 2017
Youthful consumers, emerging categories, the proliferation of new products, an altered retail landscape, increasing importance on social media and shifting demographics were among the key topics highlighted at this year’s The Beverage Forum.
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Craft Brewers Conference, BrewExpo America return to Washington, D.C.

Event attracts 13,000 brewing professionals, 900 exhibitors
June 16, 2017

The 2017 Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America took place April 10-13 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The event attracted 13,300 brewing professionals. The Craft Brewers Conference featured 140 speakers and 72 seminars across 11 educational tracks, while the BrewExpo America tradeshow showcased 900 exhibitors.


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