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Consumers willing to spend more this holiday season, IRI survey finds

Consumer confidence hit a high in third-quarter 2014

October 14, 2014

Consumer confidence hit a high in the third quarter of 2014 after zigzagging in previous quarters this year, according to the latest Information Resources Inc. (IRI) MarketPulse survey.

Celsius partners with National Association for Fitness Certification

NAFC fitness trainers serve as brand ambassadors to spread Celsius knowledge

October 14, 2014

Celsius Holdings Inc., Boca Raton, Fla., announced a partnership agreement with the National Association for Fitness Certification (NAFC).

Ole Smoky launches pumpkin pie, orange flavored moonshines

Seasonal Pumpkin Pie Moonshine matches popularity of Ole Smoky Apple Pie Moonshine

October 13, 2014

Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine, Gatlinburg, Tenn., introduced two new moonshine flavors: Ole Smoky Pumpkin Pie Moonshine and Big Orange Moonshine.

Barnie’s CoffeeKitchen releases CupUp capsules

Single-serve coffees offer 30 percent more than other brands, company says

October 10, 2014

Barnie's CoffeeKitchen, Orlando, Fla., launched a new line of Keurig-compatible, single-serve coffees called CupUp. CupUp capsules brew a café-quality cup of coffee with 30 percent more coffee than other brands, the company says.

PepsiCo reported net revenue up 2 percent in Q3

Non-carbonated beverages up slightly

October 9, 2014

Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo Inc. reported organic revenue growth of 3.1 percent, reported net revenue growth of 2 percent, and core earnings per share of $1.36 for the third quarter of 2014, which ended Sept. 6.

Omega Brands to acquire Omega Infusions

Company also enters 20-year supply agreement with Oceans Omega

October 9, 2014

Omega Brands Corp., Tampa, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Mycell Technologies LLC, Paramus, N.J., to purchase certain specified assets related to its Omega Infusion omega-3-infused beverages and nutritional shots. Omega Brands also entered into a 20-year supply agreement with Oceans Omega LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mycell Technologies, for its proprietary omega emulsion.

IBWA infographic highlights bottled water’s health benefits

Infographic also notes industry’s small water use

October 8, 2014

The bottled water industry is efficient when it comes to both calories and water use, according to a new infographic released by the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA), Alexandria, Va. Consumers can cut billions of calories by choosing bottled water instead of another packaged drink and support an industry that uses little water, it says.

Ace Metrix names top beverage ads of Q3

Top beverage ads use humor to appeal to consumers

October 7, 2014

Ace Metrix, Mountain View, Calif., announced the top-scoring ads of the third quarter of 2014.

Keurig Green Mountain, W.B. Mason to release Shazam Coffee K-Cups

Shazam Coffee first from Keurig-authorized distributor

October 7, 2014

Waterbury, Vt.-based Keurig Green Mountain Inc. and Brockton, Mass.-based office products dealer W.B. Mason Co. Inc. signed a multi-year agreement to offer W.B. Mason’s Shazam Coffee in K-Cup packs for the Keurig hot-brewing system in away-from-home channels. Shazam will be the first brand to come into the Keurig family from a Keurig-authorized distributor.