Caffeinated sparkling water line features organic unroasted coffee beans
February 24, 2020
GOJAI, Ojai, Calif., announced the launch of its cornerstone line, GOJAI Organic. Launching at Natural Products Expo West, the new organic caffeinated sparkling waters are made from real fruit oils and organic unroasted coffee beans.
The expansion is part of ReadyRefresh’s mission to deliver healthy, convenient and great-tasting hydration to its customers through its website, flexible delivery options and growing portfolio of beverage products.
Single-source coffee joins brand’s Nespresso Professional Origins lineup
February 18, 2020
Lausanne, Switzerland-based Nespresso announced that its Nespresso Professional brand launched Peru Organic, the first certified organic Nespresso coffee, it says. The addition of Peru Organic is part of a revamp of the brand's Professional Origins coffee range, which includes three other single-origin coffees sourced from Brazil, Guatemala and India. All four are designed for Nespresso Professional coffee machines, including the recently launched Nespresso Momento machine range.
Dairy Farmers of America Inc. (DFA), Kansas City, Kan., announced an agreement has been reached with Dean Foods (Dean) for the farmer-owned cooperative to become the stalking horse bidder to acquire a substantial portion of Dean's assets and business.
ZRO available in 4 flavors: BlueRasp BILZ, Peach Crisp, Purely Passion and TartBreaker
February 18, 2020
Vaughan, Ontario-based Ignite Beverages Inc., a subsidiary of Ignite International Brands Ltd., announced the addition of ZRO, a performance beverage, to its expanding portfolio. The new release is on the heels of unveiling its vodka and pH9 alkaline water products.
This means that some of America’s favorite beverages and snacks, including bubbly, Gatorade and Pepsi, will soon be made using electricity from renewable sources, such as wind and solar.
Light beer brand offers $100 to college grads for diploma rental agreement
February 11, 2020
Natural Light, a brand of St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch, is back for the third consecutive year with $1 million to help fans with college debt as part of its 10 year, $10 million commitment to the Natural Light College Debt Relief Program.
BrandBuilder program showcases weekly, special occasion menu pairings
February 10, 2020
Alcohol brands including Bacardi, Jackson Family Wines and Francis Ford Coppola Winery are partnering with digital meal planning service eMeals, Birmingham, Ala., to build online and digitally influenced grocery revenues. Strategies include menu pairings that place branded wine, beer and spirits recommendations as options on the weekly eMeals shopping list.
Acquisition brings in Juice Alive, JavAlive brands to portfolio
February 10, 2020
Lower-middle-market private equity firm Huron Capital announced that its platform company Ronnoco Beverage Solutions, a manufacturer and distributor of premium quality coffee, tea and related products, has acquired Trident Beverage, a provider of high-quality beverages and dispensing products for a variety of foodservice establishments.