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Budweiser, a brand of St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch, is giving beer lovers the chance to experience and taste history with the release of its limited-edition 1933 Repeal Reserve Amber Lager. The recipe behind Repeal Reserve dates back to the pre-Prohibition era when Adolphus Busch created and brewed a special Amber Lager for his friends and local community to enjoy, the company says. |
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Pure Leaf, a brand of Englewood Cliffs, N.J.-based Unilever, announced the launch of its first-ever home-brewed Matcha Teas. Sourced from Rainforest Alliance Certified tea estates in Kagoshima, Japan, the two new matcha offerings from Pure Leaf — Pure Matcha and Matcha with Ginger — are available in pre-portioned, individually wrapped sachets to give tea lovers a perfect cup of Matcha every time, it says. |
Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co. announced that J. Alexander “Sandy” Douglas Jr. will retire as president of Coca-Cola North America (CCNA). He will be succeeded by James L. “Jim” Dinkins, who currently serves as president of the Minute Maid Business Unit and chief retail sales officer for CCNA. |
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Sponsored by: Avery Dennison
Avery Dennison Craft Beverage Label Portfolio
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Lipton, a brand of Unilever United States Inc., introduced its newest bagged tea varietal: Lipton Organic Black Tea. |
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Angry Orchard, a brand of The Boston Beer Co., announced the nationwide release of Angry Orchard Pear, a hard fruit cider made with apples and pears. |
Green Bee announced the launch of a new line of unsweetened sparkling waters. |
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Sponsored by: Amelia Bay
Clean label, transparency offer value to beverages
In the beverage market, as well as other consumable industries, the influence of clean label continues to expand its reach. Categories like tea, coffee, bottled water are among the many that are benefiting from the emphasis on natural, simple ingredients.
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After achieving the position of the No. 1 most-consumed beverage category last year, the bottled water category has experienced a deceleration in growth, largely due to its large base. |
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Voice-first technology continues to proliferate for consumers. However, beverage warehouses also have seen the benefits of utilizing voice technology as they tackle SKU proliferation within the beverage market. |
The company debuted its latest near-zero natural gas engine technology, super-efficient diesel engines and shared its plans to introduce what it says will be a “revolutionary” heavy-duty diesel engine in 2022. |
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Sponsored by: Freightliner Trucks
The Benefits of Smart Trucks
Previously, the term 'smart truck' conjured up images of sensitive warning lights, tough-to-navigate restrictions, and complicated daily operations. But smart trucks are more than just bells and whistles, and they've come a long way since the first generation of advanced telematics systems. In fact, they can help drivers in the refrigeration industry be safer, more efficient, and more productive on their runs.
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Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi is launching a convenient way for consumers to enjoy wines every day with the new Woodbridge Stacked Singles. |
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| Commemorating its 40th year in business, Crystal Geyser Water Co. announced the re-introduction of its classic glass bottle of Sparkling Natural Mineral Water. |
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