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Pepsi announces Crystal Pepsi Throwback Tour

Crystal Pepsi hitting shelves for the last limited time

July 20, 2017

Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo Inc. announced The Crystal Pepsi Throwback Tour — a multi-city tribute to the nostalgia of the ‘90s.

John Mayer joins Bud Light’s summer concert series

Concert to be live-streamed on brand’s Facebook page

July 18, 2017

Bud Light, a brand of St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch, announced that it will add another iconic name to the Bud Light Dive Bar Tour stage this summer: John Mayer.

5-hour Energy launches Racing Throwback Sweepstakes

Grand-prize winner’s photo to be featured on race car

July 18, 2017

Farmington Hills, Mich.-based Living Essentials LLC, the makers of 5-hour Energy shots, announced the company's Racing Throwback Sweepstakes, where the grand prize is a trip to a premier series race, and the winning photo is featured on the hood of the 5-hour Energy No. 77 Throwback-themed race car at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, S.C.

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated announces investment in Baltimore plant

Bottler invests $10M in plant

July 14, 2017

Charlotte, N.C.-based Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated announced a $10 million investment in its Baltimore manufacturing plant, located at 701 North Kresson St. Mayor Catherine Pugh joined company officials on a tour of the production center to learn more about the investment and manufacturing processes at the facility.

Vintage Wine Estates buys Firesteed Cellars

Purchase comes on the heels of acquisition streak by VWE

July 14, 2017

Vintage Wine Estates (VWE), Santa Rosa, Calif., announced the purchase of its first fine wine brand from Oregon: Firesteed Cellars of the Willamette Valley.

Lavazza Group purchases equity stake in Kicking Horse

Lavazza secures 80 percent intrest in company

July 14, 2017

The Lavazza Group, Turin, Italy, announced the purchase of an equity stake in Kicking Horse Coffee Ltd. from the private-equity fund Swander Pace Capital, which originally acquired the investment in 2012 in partnership with Jefferson Capital and United Natural Foods.

Liquid Energy Ice available in patriotic packaging

Consumers invited to share photos of summer adventures to win prizes

July 14, 2017

Liquid Management Partners, the manufacturer of Liquid Ice Energy Drink, announced the launch of its first seasonal packaging: Liquid Ice America.

Lakefront Brewery releases Riverwest Stein beer in cans for first time

New logo, refreshed brand identity planned

July 14, 2017

For the first time in its 30-year history, Lakefront Brewery is releasing its crowd favorite and No. 1 selling Riverwest Stein Amber Lager in cans, the company says.

Riboli family Wine Estates unveils patriotic packaging for wine

Stella Rosa Black, Stella Rosa Platinum feature limited-edition packaging

July 14, 2017

With summer officially here, Riboli Family Wine Estates announced the release of its Stella Rosa Black and Stella Rosa Platinum in limited-edition, patriotic packaging.

Coca-Cola, Dollar General team up for military campaign

Discount retail chain to exclusively carry Share A Coke military can collection

July 14, 2017

To celebrate and honor members of the military, Dollar General and The Coca-Cola Co.’s flagship brand released a new Share a Coke patriotic can series honoring service members, veterans and their families, the companies say.