Category Archives: News

Jack Pelo will retire from top executive role at Swire Coca-Cola USA

Swire Coca-Cola USA, Draper, Utah, announced that Jack Pelo, its president and chief executive officer (CEO) for the past 24 years, will retire at the end of this year. Rob Gehring, currently chief operating officer, will assume the president and CEO role beginning Jan. 1, 2021.

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Sparkling Ice Spiked rolls out national launch

Seattle-based Talking Rain Beverage Co. announced the national release of Sparkling Ice Spiked, a full-flavored hard seltzer with 4 percent alcohol, zero sugar, 1 gram of carbs, 80 calories, and is gluten free.

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Woodford Reserve announces holiday bottle release

Ahead of the holiday season, Woodford Reserve, a brand of Woodford Reserve Distillery, Versailles, Ky., announces the release of its annual holiday bottle, which this year features the festive artwork by renowned United Kingdom-based architect Nick Hirst.

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Ouli Tisanes

DONA has launched Ouli, slow-steeped, functional herbal teas and ready-to-drink (RTD) tisanes available in three flavors: Turmeric Cherry, Elderflower Fennel and Cardamom Mint.

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Viking Masek Doubles Production Capacity with Expansion of US Headquarters

The major expansion of its US headquarters in Oostburg, WI is underway; the project officially broke ground early this month with expected completion in July 2021.

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Festive Shrink Sleeve for the Holidays Adorns Gin Bottle

Berkshire Labels has designed a new festive shrink sleeve for a brand-new gin called Snow Globe for Gravity Drinks, a London based producer, importer and distributor of premium spirits products from around the world.

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Charter NEX and Next Generation Films Rebrand as Charter Next Generation

The two specialty film producers will now be known as Charter Next Generation (CNG). The comprehensive rebrand reflects a full integration of the two companies that merged in April 2019.

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Encompass, Orchestra acquire Handoff app

Newly combined technology providers, Encompass Technologies + Orchestra Software announced that they have acquired Denver-based alcohol delivery startup Handoff. This acquisition furthers the company’s mission to digitally connect all tiers of the beverage industry, from first ingredients to last sip.

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Jameson Irish Whiskey unveils tree made from empty bottles

Jameson Irish Whiskey, a brand of Pernod Ricard USA, New York, is putting its twist on an annual tradition with the legendary Jameson Whiskey Tree.

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Kim Crawford Illuminate

Kim Crawford Wines launched Illuminate Sauvignon Blanc and Rosé, new low-alcohol-by-volume (ABV) wines that are a lower-calorie version of their core Sauvignon Blanc and Rosé expressions.

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