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The Washington, D.C.-based American Beverage Association (ABA) announced the election of Jeff Honickman, chief executive officer of Pepsi-Cola & National Brand Beverages Ltd., Pennsauken, N.J., as chair of its Board of Directors, as well as other officers and members to the Board. 

Dunkin' Donuts, Canton, Mass., announced that it is the first national coffee chain to enable gifting and payment within Messages in iOS 10. Dunkin' Donuts fans now can access the Dunkin' Mobile App through the App Store for iMessage to deliver mobile Dunkin' Donuts gift cards to friends, family and colleagues as quickly and simply as sending an emoji, it says. 

Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. (DPS), Plano, Texas, reported third quarter net sales of $1.68 billion, a  3 percent increase on favorable product and package mix, a 1 percent increase in sales volumes and higher pricing. Net sales growth was reduced in the quarter by 1 percentage-point of unfavorable foreign currency translation. 

Spirax Sarco, Blythewood, S.C., announced its latest training event:  Clean Steam Utilization Training.  This one-day course will take place Dec. 14 at Spirax Sarco’s training facility in Allentown, Pa., where participants will learn the fundamentals of steam and basic steam utilization throughout the entire steam and condensate loop.

Tarpon Springs, Fla.-based A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp. will display a new robot palletizer at this year’s Pack Expo, which takes place Nov. 6-8 at McCormick Place in Chicago. 

More than 20 years ago, Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Meijer began carrying its first craft brew. Today, the retailer remains committed to the growing industry and supporting up-and-coming local breweries across the Midwest, it says.

Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co. reported its third quarter 2016 operating results.