Acquisition includes Butternut, Humble Pie wine brands
Santa Maria, Calif.-based Miller Family Wine Co., a division of Thornhill Companies, announced its acquisition of BNA Wine Group's portfolio of wines, including the group’s popular Butternut brand.
Company has allocated $447M Green Bonds as of Dec. 31, 2019
PepsiCo Inc., Purchase, N.Y., released its 2020 Green Bond Report, which provides an update on the allocation of the use of net proceeds from its first Green Bond, issued in October 2019 for $1 billion. As disclosed at issuance, the Green Bond's net proceeds are to be allocated to investments where PepsiCo believes it can make a lasting impact on priorities within its sustainability agenda, including packaging, decarbonization and water, while advancing several of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
Juice Monster unveils new flavors, car giveaway campaign
Monster Energy, Corona, Calif., has partnered with legendary street artist RISK in launching two new additions to its line of energy-infused, flavor-packed juices: Juice Monster Papillon and Khaotic. To celebrate the launch, Monster will give away a one-of-a-kind "Khaotic" classic car designed by RISK to one winner on Dec. 15. Monster also is offering 50 winners Juice Monster backpacks.
Dry Creek Vineyard highlights transparency with new wine label
Dry Creek Vineyard, Healdsburg, Calif., released a new package for the winery's flagship varietal, Fumé Blanc. The 2019 vintage features increased transparency about the grape origins, winemaking techniques, and the family winery's viticultural philosophy, it says.
Liquid I.V., El Segundo, Calif., is expanding their family of Multipliers with its latest launch: Hydration Multiplier+ Immune Support. The newest non-GMO drink mix contains an immune support blend and will be available nationwide at retailers like Walmart, Amazon, Costco and Liquid-IV.com.
Seagram's Escapes Holiday Marketplace: Featuring Black-Owned Businesses supports small businesses
Co-creator of Seagram's Escapes Peach Bellini, reality TV star and entrepreneur Cynthia Bailey is teaming up with the brand on its newest program — Seagram's Escapes Holiday Marketplace: Featuring Black-Owned Businesses — to help support these small businesses and drive sales during the important holiday shopping season, it says.
Big Easy Shots win monthly poll with nearly quarter of vote
As consumers demand more from today’s beverages, today’s manufacturers continue to develop innovative new products that deliver function and convenience. Kudos to Big Easy Bucha’s new line of functional shots, which won Beverage Industry’s New Product of the Month for August.
Through an exclusive partnership, Chicago-based Molson Coors Beverage Co. will distribute La Colombe Coffee Roasters' ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee products in the drug and convenience channels through its distribution network in 2021. La Colombe plans to fully transition its distribution for all channels to the Molson Coors network over time.