Beverage Article Archive

The Brewers Association, the trade association representing the majority of U.S. brewing companies, released 2010 data on the U.S. craft brewing industry. Small and independent craft brewers saw volume increase 11 percent and retail sales dollars increase 12 percent over 2009, representing a growth of more than 1 million barrels (31 gallons per U.S. barrel), […]

Popeyes has reached a multi-year agreement with Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPS) that will bring Dr Pepper and Hawaiian Punch to more than 1,300 U.S. locations. Dr Pepper, which is currently on the fountain at just over half of Popeyes’ locations, will add close to 700 new availabilities. In addition, Hawaiian Punch will be available for […]

Planet Smoothie, a Petrus Brands company, announced the launch of Planet Pro, a protein meal replacement powder. Planet Pro is offered in light and regular formulas, both of which can be utilized as meal replacements based on their protein, calories, and carb counts. Planet Pro Light features 25 grams of protein, 160 calories, two grams […]

Starbucks announced that it will roll out its new in-store look focusing on the iconic Siren and a simultaneous global launch of handcrafted and artfully made beverage and food offerings in celebration of its 40th anniversary. Starbucks also introduced a company-wide commitment to community service as part of its ongoing mission to help create thriving […]

Wendy’s has added Nestlé Pure Life Purified brand bottled water to its beverage menu, demonstrating a continued commitment to offering patrons nutritious food and beverage options. “Increasingly, people want nutritious foods and beverages, and Nestlé Pure Life provides Wendy’s customers with a refreshing, calorie-free choice,” says Rex Griswold, vice president of sales for Nestlé Waters […]

Taking part in an innovative beverage experience just got easier for Coca-Cola Freestyle fans thanks to a new mobile app that allows guests to find the nearest Coca-Cola Freestyle dispenser and interact with more than 100 Coca-Cola brands. PUSH! + Play is available free in the iTunes App Store for anyone looking to experience the […]

  China Mist Pure received the Platinum Award from the World Beverage Competition for its Organic Wild Blueberry Green Tea. The gourmet iced tea and hot tea provider was also awarded the Bronze Award for its Organic Lotus Pear Green Tea.  The World Beverage Competition is a member of the World Trade organization and receives more […]

Dunkin' Donuts is teaming up with Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR), a leader in specialty coffee and coffee makers, on a promotion, manufacturing and distribution agreement that will make Dunkin’ Donuts coffee available in single-serve K-Cup portion packs for use with Keurig Single-Cup Brewers. Beginning this summer, Dunkin’ Donuts will offer 14-count boxes of authentic Dunkin’ […]

For the fifth year straight, Dunkin' Donuts has been recognized by the Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index as number one in customer loyalty in the coffee category. The national survey by Brand Keys identifies brands that are best able to engage consumers by meeting or exceeding their expectations, which creates loyal customers. The report […]

Jamba Juice and SYGMA, a national foodservice distribution company owned by Sysco Corporation, announced their plans to form a supply chain distribution alliance. The proposed alliance will enable Jamba to consolidate distribution channels and achieve greater efficiencies in their supply chain as well as position Jamba for faster expansion of services into existing and new geographic […]

Jus-Made, a rapidly growing beverage manufacturer in Dallas, Texas, announced that industry expert Corey Schiff has joined its executive team as vice president of business development. "Corey is the type of person we were looking for to join our executive team to help us take Jus-Made to the next level," says Joshua Ballard, president of Jus-Made. […]

The National Restaurant Association is seeking innovative food and beverage products that have a significant impact on the industry, and will recognize the “best in class” at its annual trade show this May. An independent panel of expert judges will select the recipients of the first Food & Beverage Product Innovations Awards, to be showcased at […]

Caribou Coffee is unveiling coffee cups featuring the winning phrases of a consumer-generated contest to find out what its customers “stay awake for.” The company’s “Make the Cup” contest, which launched in August 2010, invited customers to submit phrases and images of what inspires them, with the chance of having their winning phrase featured on […]

Jamba Juice and the SPC Group, a food-specialty company operating more than 4,500 stores, announced the grand opening of their first international Jamba Juice location in South Korea. The store opened in the Incheon International Airport, the primary airport serving the Seoul area and one of the largest and busiest airports in the world. “We are […]

Pacific Natural Foods announced that it will introduce two organic Chai latte concentrates to its Barista Series line. The line of Chais will use only brewed, Fair Trade Certified Organic tea as the lead ingredient.  Noting that spicy Chai is appearing on more barista menus, Pacific invited baristas to provide feedback on their favorite flavor […]

Consumers seeking a stylish and exceptionally functional single-serve beverage system that makes a variety of coffee, espresso, and tea beverages need not look further than their local The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf store. The Southern California–based specialty coffee and tea company introduced the biggest innovation in its 50-year history, the CBTL System, which combines […]

Seattle’s Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation, announced the latest addition to its “Anywhere Great Coffee is Needed” marketing strategy: its new line of iced canned lattes. Following a successful West Coast test in 2010, this marks the brand’s entrance in the $1.4 billion U.S. ready-to-drink category. This move capitalizes on the growing trend in […]

S&D Coffee, a coffee roaster and tea manufacturer to the foodservice industry, is enhancing its direct store delivery business with several important organizational and personnel changes.  The company will split its Northern Division, the largest by geography, to allow each division’s leadership to be closer to the customers. John Morris, currently vice president of the […]

Cinnabon is offering new fruit flavors to two of its menu items. The Raspberry Mochalatta Chill and Fruit Topped Center of the Roll are now available for a limited time. "Since introducing the Center of the Roll, our guests have raved about the portable version of the ooey, gooey center of our Classic Cinnabon Rolls," […]

Due to overwhelming operator response to the program in 2010, Nestlé Coffee-Mate is kicking off 2011 with the “28 Days of Coffee-Mate Sweepstakes” promotion this February. The promotion, which runs February 1–28, offers product discounts, free merchandise, and a chance for one lucky operation to win $10,000. Starting February 1, operators can visit CMFeelTheLove.com to […]

Pretzelmaker announced that the company added a new flavor to its extensive line of blended drinks: Lemon Twist. The new flavor offers customers a tart zest of lemon in a cold blended drink and is being rolled out at Pretzelmaker stores nationwide as part of the 2011 “Bottoms Up! Flavor in Your Cup” celebration. The […]

Seattle’s Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation, launched its first-ever integrated, multichannel advertising campaign debuting the brand’s “Anywhere Great Coffee is Needed” strategy. The first phase of the campaign includes a series of online TV ads, billboards, wild postings, and digital and introduces a bold new approach to premium coffee. “A little more than a […]

The holiday season may be over, but that hasn’t stopped Texas’ premier coffee roaster from giving a gift that will brighten the day of hundreds of men and women serving overseas in the U.S. military. Cuvée Coffee Roasting Company donated several cases of its high-quality house blend to Dallas-area retailer Coffee N Cream’s Operation Gratitude […]

Jamba Juice Company announced the launch of Jamba Probiotic Fruit and Yogurt Blends—healthy, refreshing yogurt drinks made with Jamba's specially formulated Probiotic Boost. Containing more than 500 million active cultures per serving, Jamba's Probiotic Fruit and Yogurt Blends offer customers a simple way to support immune system functioning and digestive health. Adding to its already existing […]

Dunkin' Donuts launched a new multimillion-dollar integrated advertising and marketing campaign that celebrates its guests’ dedication and passion for Dunkin’ Donuts coffee. The campaign features “everyday Joes” and is anchored by a simple question—“What are you drinkin’?”—and answer—“I’m drinkin’ Dunkin’.” The campaign will be integrated across television, radio, out-of-home, and online advertising, as well as […]

The board of directors of the Brewers Association (BA), the trade association representing the majority of U.S. brewing companies, voted to change the BA's designation of "small" in its definition of a "craft brewer." The Association's board of directors also revised its bylaws to reflect the change. In the BA's craft brewer definition, the term […]