SABMiller plc, London, and Molson Coors Brewing Co., Denver, reported underlying earnings growth for MillerCoors for the first quarter of 2010. Favorable pricing, synergies and cost savings offset soft volumes,
The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, is now testing The Coca-Cola Interactive Vender, a video vending machine with a large-format LCD touch screen, in shopping malls across the country.The machine, which debuted
Starbucks, Seattle, expanded distribution of Via Ready Brew coffee to grocery, mass merchandise outlets and drug stores across the country and introduced However-You-Want-It Frappuccino blended beverages in its stores. Similar
Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc., Lakeville-Middleboro, Mass., appointed Richard Lees senior vice president and chief financial officer, replacing Tim Chan, who will retire effective Sept. 1.Lees, who was vice president of
Nestle Waters North America, Greenwich, Conn., launched the “Better Habits for a Better Life” campaign, an initiative that invites Latina moms to take small steps that can contribute to living
Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B. de C.V. (FEMSA), Monterrey, Mexico, held its annual shareholders meeting yesterday, during which shareholders approved the exchange of 100 percent of FEMSA's beer operations in Mexico
The Griffin Group, Novato, Calif., an investment and consulting company focused on beverage alcohol brands, acquired Anchor Brewing Co., San Francisco, which includes its portfolio of craft beers and artisan
Bacardi Corp., Cataño, Puerto Rico, part of the Bacardi Limited group of companies, unveiled the largest wind turbine installation in Puerto Rico designed to harness natural wind energy to help
PepsiCo, Purchase, N.Y., launched a marketing campaign for the release of its G Series line of Gatorade sports drinks with a television spot during the NBA Playoffs.G Series is a
PepsiCo, Purchase, N.Y., awarded 32 new grants totaling $1.3 million through its Pepsi Refresh Project, a program that seeks to fund constructive ideas that can make a positive impact.The company
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