DASANI announced sustainable packaging innovations in support of Coca-Cola’s global “World Without Waste” goal to make its bottles and cans with an average of 50% recycled material by 2030. Updates to DASANI’s packaging line-up are designed to reduce plastic waste and increase the use of recycled and renewable materials in the U.S., while ensuring that all…
7-Eleven Launches Sports Drink Brand
7‑Eleven stores are introducing 7-Select Replenish, is a new private-brand sports drink (isotonic) that contains no artificial sweeteners or high-fructose corn syrup. Available exclusively at 7‑Eleven stores, 7-Select Replenish is available in four flavors: lemonade, orange mango, cucumber mint and guava splash. While the everyday suggested retail price (SRP) is $1.99, customers can take advantage…
Pumpkin Spice Returns to Menus Ahead of Fall Season
This year, Starbucks will bring back its Pumpkin Spice Latte on Aug. 27, earlier than ever before. Last year, the drink returned to menus on Aug. 28. Although the drink first debuted on Aug. 26 in 2014, it wasn’t officially on the menu until Sept. 2, according to Business Insider. Meanwhile, Dunkin’ Donuts announced its…
Cold-Pressed Watermelon Juice
Wonder Melon is the latest thirst-quencher for those seeking clean, uniquely flavorful new refreshment options. Wonder Melon is made from 100% organic cold-pressed juice with no added sugar, artificial ingredients or artificial colorings. This healthy game-changer comes in two exciting varieties. Watermelon Cucumber Basil is a delightfully cool concoction of real watermelon juice, lemon juice, apple…
7-Eleven Pumpkin Spice Latte Returns
7-Eleven’s Pumpkin Spice Latte is back, and any-size 7-Eleven coffee is only $1. There’s no reason to wait another second for the most anticipated seasonal flavor of the year. 7-Eleven wants coffee-lovers to “Fall Back in Love with a Favorite” as participating stores begin serving up its Pumpkin Spice Latte and fresh-brewed pumpkin-flavored coffee. Since Pumpkin…
Cumberland Farms Pushes Ballot Question to Lift Liquor License Limit
Westborough, Mass.-based Cumberland Farms filed a ballot question with the Massachusetts state attorney general’s office that would lift the state restrictions on the number of alcohol licenses a food retailer can have. Cumberland Farms, which recently reached a deal to be sold to U.K.-based EG Group, operates approximately 600 convenience retail stores and fuel stations…
Amazon Applies for License to Open San Francisco Liquor Store
Amazon has applied to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors for a license to open a liquor store, according to Business Insider. The 200-square-foot retail location would sell wine, beer and spirits from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Business Insider reports the license request was made by Strike & Techel, which describes itself on its…
Heineken Partners With Environmental Nonprofit as Part of Sustainability Commitment
Heineken is partnering with California-based non-profit One Tree Planted and Outside Lands Music Festival as part of the company’s commitment to ‘Brewing a Better World’ by promoting environmental sustainability. The partnership joins the entities in a retail promotion where each $1 donation results in the planting of one tree. One Tree Planted has been helping…
Beverage Sales Surge
As customers seek healthier beverage options, more shoppers are choosing to drink bottled water. In fact, customers are drinking bottled water more than any other ready-to-drink (RTD) beverage product in the U.S., according to industry consulting firm Beverage Marketing Corp. (BMC). As water continues to gain steam, consumers seek to ride the wake of form, flavor…
Sparkling Water, Fruit Juice Mix
Perrier Carbonated Mineral Water has introduced Perrier & Juice drink, a bold refreshment available nationwide for the first time. The new product line features the same iconic Perrier Carbonated Mineral Water you know and love, mixed with real fruit juices, sugar and other natural flavors, making it the ideal refreshment option to savor during life’s…