The Boston Beer Co. Inc., Boston, reported second quarter 2020 net revenue of $452.1 million, an increase of $133.7 million or 42 percent, from the same period last year.
Sweetener-free water packaged in carton with paper straw
Nestlé Pure Life Purified Water, a brand of Nestlé Waters North America, Stamford, Conn., introduced Nestlé Pure Life Fruity Water, a new, flavored water collection.
Company remains committed to purpose through Coca-Cola Foundation
The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, reported second quarter 2020 results and provided an update on strategic actions that are positioning the system to emerge stronger from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Coca-Cola system remained agile in the second quarter, with a focus on maintaining a safe environment for employees while also providing necessary products and services to consumers, customers and communities during this unprecedented time, the company says.
Portion of profits from beverages will support farmers
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Newport Beach, Calif., announced it will serve new non-GMO and certified organic lemonades, aguas frescas and tea from farmer-created Tractor Beverage Co. at participating locations.
Concentrates contain 1 billion live probiotics in each serving
SodaStream, a division of Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo Inc., introduced certified organic, shelf-stable Kombucha Concentrate to its lineup of at-home beverage products. Kombucha has seen a rise in popularity during the past decade because of its intended health benefits, but in the past it has been difficult to make at home because of its long preparation time — that all changes now.
Spirits-maker partners with Pilot Lite to launch sustainable packaging company
London-based Diageo plc, makers of Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff and Guinness, announced that it has created a 100 percent plastic free paper-based spirits bottle, made entirely from sustainably sourced wood. The bottle will debut with Johnnie Walker in early 2021.