Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (GMCR), Waterbury, Vt., will change its wholesale distribution model in the northeast United States from a direct-store model to a distributor-based model, the company said.

The Pepsi Refresh Project has funded more than 100 projects in 30 states with more than $5 million. The project also announced a partnership with NASCAR drivers Jeff Gordon, Jimmie

Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc. (DPS), Plano, Texas, released its first corporate social responsibility report, a document that outlines five-year goals for sustainability, health and wellness, philanthropy, workplace environment and

The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, announced a distribution agreement with the Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Plano, Texas, for certain DPS brands in Coca-Cola Enterprises’ (CCE) territory as well as the addition

The Gatorade Co., Chicago, a division of PepsiCo, announced that its G Series Pro line of professional level sports nutrition beverages and bars is now available at Dick’s Sporting Goods.

Package makeovers have become increasingly popular during the economic downturn as a tactic to refresh a brand for consumers. This month, Minute Maid, Miller High Life and Arizona Iced Tea

Jones Soda Co., Seattle, will distribute its sodas in Wal-Mart’s approximately 3,800 U.S.-based stores. The partnership increases Jones’ total retail outlet distribution by nearly 10 percent, the company said. Jones

PepsiCo, Purchase, N.Y., plans to invest an additional $2.5 billion in China during the next three years. The newly announced investment is in addition to the $1 billion investment the

Snapple, a brand of Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPS), Plano, Texas, will offer two teas created by the finalists of television’s “The Celebrity Apprentice,” musician Bret Michaels and actress Holly

Odwalla, Half Moon Bay, Calif., launched its third annual Plant a Tree Program, which is a partnership between The Coca-Cola Co.-owned juice brand and America’s State Parks. The program allows