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Dunkin’ Donuts releases new flavored coffee

Dulce De Leche Cookie flavored coffee joins Bakery Series coffee lineup

November 7, 2017

Dunkin' Donuts Coffee at Home, a brand of The J.M. Smucker Co., Orrville, Ohio, announced Dulce De Leche Cookie flavored coffee is the newest addition to the Dunkin' Donuts Bakery Series coffee lineup.

Whole Foods reveals 2018 food trends

List highlights botanical use in beverages and growth of sparkling drinks

November 7, 2017

Whole Foods Market, a division of Seattle-based Amazon, announced the most anticipated food trends for the year ahead. Floral flavors, functional mushrooms and root-to-stem recipes are just a few of the picks expected to take off in 2018.

Premium plant-based protein drink launches

Après uses a blend of plant proteins, virgin coconut oil and coconut water

November 6, 2017

San Francisco-based Après launched a plant-based protein beverage specifically developed for premium whole-body replenishment. The beverage utilizes a proprietary blend of plant proteins, virgin coconut oil and coconut water in a shelf-stable format for convenient on-the-go consumption.

Nestlé USA to acquire Chameleon Cold-Brew

Chameleon Cold-Brew is No. 1 organic cold-brew in US

November 3, 2017

Glendale, Calif.-based Nestlé USA continues to diversify its coffee portfolio with the acquisition of Chameleon Cold-Brew, Austin, Texas, a manufacturer of premium-crafted coffee that is consciously sourced and sustainably grown.

Unilever to acquire Tazo from Starbucks

Starbucks shifts to single tea brand strategy with Teavana

November 3, 2017

Englewood Cliffs, N.J.-based Unilever North America announced an agreement to acquire the TAZO brand from Seattle-based Starbucks Coffee Co. TAZO is a leading brand in the fast-growing specialty tea category.

Craft Beverage Expo welcomes industry veterans as keynotes

Conference will take place Nov. 7-9

November 1, 2017

Craft Beverage Expo (CBExpo), the conference for independent producers, announced that industry and marketing experts Christian McMahan and Tom Flanagan will lead the event’s keynote sessions. The CBExpo will take Nov. 7-9 in Portland, Ore.

Readers name their favorite beverage of September

Tsamma Watermelon + Coconut Water Blend wins monthly poll

Jessica Jacobsen

October 31, 2017

New age beverages are generating their fair share of attention in the U.S. market. In Beverage Industry’s Readers’ Choice: New Product of the Month poll for September, that trend continued.

Coca-Cola completes refranchising of bottling operations

Company installs 21st Century Beverage Partnership Model

October 30, 2017

The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, marks a major milestone as nearly 70 independent Coca-Cola bottlers across the United States now are running their trucks and bottling operations as a fully refranchised system.

Constellation Brands acquires stake in medicinal cannabis manufacturer

Company’s investment represents nearly 10 percent ownership stake in Canopy Growth Corp.

October 30, 2017

Constellation Brands, Victor, N.Y., has signed an agreement to acquire a minority stake in Ontario, Canada-based Canopy Growth Corp., a provider of medicinal cannabis products.

Coca-Cola announces North America leadership change

James Dinkins to assume president of CCNA in 2018

October 24, 2017

Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co. announced that J. Alexander “Sandy” Douglas Jr. will retire as president of Coca-Cola North America (CCNA). He will be succeeded by James L. “Jim” Dinkins, who currently serves as president of the Minute Maid Business Unit and chief retail sales officer for CCNA.