Molson Coors Launches Coors Whiskey Co
Molson Coors (NYSE: TAP) is set to debut its first full-strength spirit, Five Trail Whiskey, on September 1. The blended American whiskey will be the first product launched under the new banner Coors Whiskey Co.
Pepsi Answers Coke, Hard Seltzer Wars Stage is Set
Industry insiders have been looking for PepsiCo to release its first hard beverage since its biggest rival, The Coca-Cola Company, announced the release of Topo Chico Hard Seltzer last August.
Loud Lemon Turns Up The Volume
Outdoor advertising for the lemony spiked beverage have been popping up in high traffic areas such as on the Nashville Sign, the giant digital display at West End and Broadway in Nashville’s lively downtown area.
Boston Beer Signals Hard Seltzer Still Exploding with Pepsi Alliance
While the demand for the Truly brand may be waning, the hard seltzer category just received a jolt from a powerhouse brand. Boston Beer Co (NYSE: SAM) announced an alliance with PepsiCo (NYSE: PEP) to deliver HARD MTN DEW.
Vizzy Lemonade Hard Seltzer Launches 8 Months Ahead of Schedule in Canada
Thanks to the early success of the Vizzy brand in Canadian markets, Molson Coors is releasing its spiked and sparkling lemonade ahead of schedule.
Hard Beverage Makers See PET as Packaging with a Purpose
Packaging offers beverage makers a powerful way to tell their brand story, and an opportunity to differentiate themselves from the competition. A consumer’s first...
Aluminum Can Prices Under Spotlight in Congress
Senators Tammy Baldwin, Democrat from Wisconsin, and Tom Cotton, Republican from Arkansas, have teamed up to reintroduce the Aluminum Pricing Examination (APEX) Act. The bipartisan legislation was introduced as a way to provide enhanced oversight of the markets responsible for reporting aluminum premium pricing.
Yahoo Finance Says Hard Seltzer Still the ‘IT’ Drink
In a Yahoo Finance newsletter Andy Serwer published on Saturday titled, “Why hard seltzer is still America's 'it' drink,” the journalist and former managing editor of Fortune explained why he is confident the beverage category is not another dying trend.
Pepsi Dumps Juice for Cash
PepsiCo has agreed to sell its Tropicana and Naked Juice brands to PAI Partners, generating $3.3 billion in cash. Private equity fund PAI Partners has controlling investments in Refresco, the world's largest independent bottler of beverages, which packages canned cocktails and beer, among other items.
VOSA Brings Canned Cocktails to East Coast
A new line of ready-to-drink (RTD) canned cocktails is about to hit the East Coast. Meet VOSA, the new premium “Spirit Soda” that wants to be your new favorite spiked and sparkling drink.
