John Cena stars in Super Bowl spot that gives fans the chance to win $1 million
February 1, 2021
Mtn Dew, a brand of Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo, will showcase new Mtn Dew Major Melon and Mtn Dew Major Melon Zero Sugar in a 30-second in-game advertisement during Super Bowl LV on Feb. 7. The new thirst-quenching offering features the great flavor of watermelon with a DEW twist is one of the brand’s first permanent offerings in more than a decade and is available nationwide, the company says.
Juice brand will feature 4 winning designs on juice packs
January 29, 2021
Stamford, Conn.-based Juicy Juice announced a new contest to help kids get their creative juices flowing: the Happy Artist Contest. Budding artists can submit artwork for a chance to have their design featured on Juicy Juice packs in stores nationwide.
DTC platform offers exclusive online bundles of orange juice, lemonade and functional beverages
January 28, 2021
Uncle Matt’s Organic, Lermont, Fla., announced that it is making its best-selling organic juices and functional beverages accessible to even more consumers through its new eCommerce site. The direct-to-consumer (DTC) platform also will offer an array of mixed product bundles and exclusive online offers, like new products, that will create a convenient and exploratory way to experience the Uncle Matt's Organic brand, it says.
Company’s partnership with CKBG marks first entry into RTD spirits category
January 26, 2021
Molson Coors Beverage Co., Chicago, announced a partnership with CKBG to distribute Superbird, a 100 percent blue agave tequila-based cocktail. The agreement marks Molson Coors first entry into the premium ready-to-drink (RTD) spirits category and its latest move beyond the beer aisle.
Association unites industry as it drives forward with solutions-oriented focus on issues
January 25, 2021
American Beverage, formerly the American Beverage Association (ABA), Washington, D.C., announced a new look and name that speaks to who the association is — a strong, united, forward-thinking industry driving solutions together on issues of importance to the communities, families and customers we serve, it said in a statement.
New York-based Brockmans Gin Ltd. named Guy Lawrence as its chief executive officer (CEO). Lawrence joined the company one year ago as managing director and is replacing co-founder Neil Everitt, who remains on the Board and is the company’s largest shareholder.
Coffee producer to release The Pioneer Woman line of premium coffees
January 22, 2021
Ree Drummond, famously known as The Pioneer Woman, represented by Earthbound Brands, announced that they have partnered with coffee producer Zavida Coffee Roasters to provide customers across the country with a new, premium coffee line.
Sonoma County winery to add 16 new markets to footprint
January 22, 2021
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, Miami and Dallas, announced that it has expanded its distribution agreement in 16 additional markets with family owned Sonoma County winery Rodney Strong Wine Estates. This strategic alignment will help further strengthen Rodney Strong’s footprint in the United States and leverage Southern Glazer’s scale, expertise and Proof eCommerce platform to drive growth for its portfolio, the company says.