Irish Red AleThomas Hooker Brewing Co., known for its portfolio of premium craft beers, is offering Irish Red Ale through April, just in time for St. Patrick's Day.
DEWmocracy 2 Continues to BuzzIn this web-only sidebar to Beverage World’s March 15, 2010 merchandising story, “Buzz-Worth Ads,” Brett O’Brien, director of marketing, Mountain Dew, talks in more detail about the social media campaign for the soft drink that has got passionate Dew fans talking.
ABA: Calories to Appear Front and CenterIn February, the American Beverage Association (ABA) joined First Lady Michelle Obama in her healthy families program, “Let’s Move,” designed to help families make more informed choices as part of a balanced lifestyle.
Cover Story: California DreamingThirty years after a small Chico, Calif. startup brewery made its first batch, Sierra Nevada remains a master of the craft. It would have been an unlikely prediction in 1980 that such a startup operation would grow to the size it is today.
Craft Beer Distributors Deliver More In many cases, beer wholesalers have discovered that it is often them, not their supplier and not their retailer customers, who are best positioned to get close to those consumers who are passionate about drinking “better beer.”
2010 Truck Trends: Long Way to GoBeverage World's 2010 Fleet Survey indicates that planned acquisitions, relative to existing fleet size, are up by nearly one-third from last year, but still not at a level sufficient to maintain typical replacement cycles of seven to 10 years.
Del Papa Introduces 3 New BeveragesBud Select 55, Bacardi Silver Signature Sangria and Bud Light Golden Wheat join Del Papa Distributing's lineup.
Modelo Especial Takes On New MarketsAfter posting double-digit growth rates last year, Modelo Especial continues to grow with the expansion of the product on draft in nine new states.
AQUAGOLD Rolls Out New WebsitesTwo news websites for AQUAGOLD International are to serve as a communication tool for customers, vendors and shareholders alike.
InterBev 2010 Slated for SeptemberThe American Beverage Association and the International Bottled Water
Association announce their co-sponsorship of InterBev 2010 to take
place Sept. 22 through 24, 2010 in
Orlando, Fla.
DRSI launches a diabetes energy formula specifically created for diabetics to counter fatigue.
Monster Hits the Streets with DUBIn a partnership with DUB Inc., Monster Energy is launching a performance drink aimed at young, mobile, urban audiences.
Rauch Joins mix1Former Trader Joe's president Doug Rauch joins mix1 Beverage Co.'s Board of Directors.
IZZE Launches a 50-Calorie Option IZZE Beverage Co. has launched its newly reformulated, low-calorie IZZE esque nationwide, adding sparkle to the New Year.
Southern Promotes Schrager Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc. announced the promotion of Lee Brian Schrager from director of media relations and special events to vice president, corporate communications and national events.
The Spirit of KilbegganThe Irish distillery offers a limited release of the Spirit of Kilbeggan from the refurbished pot stills in the Old Kilbeggan Distillery.
County Beverage Talks FuelRon Burkhart, fleet manager at County Beverage Co., Inc., says the company recently tested and installed LPG (Propane) fumigation systems on a number of trucks with positive results.
Not Just A BoxAs delivery operations become more complex, new bodies and trailers offer solutions.
Here to StayAfter Daimler Trucks North America shuttered its Sterling brand, much speculation followed regarding the fate of the company’s Western Star brand.
Pure Pro 50 in Recloseable CansBall Corp. is packaging Pure Pro 50, a ready-to-drink protein shake, in its 16-ounce Alumi-Tek recloseable aluminum bottles.
Seeing GreenPET bottles are continuing to find ways to be more sustainable.
Minor ConsiderationsBeverages are getting their game on when it comes to appealing to kids.
Sidel Develops Skyward, Curvy BottlesWeighing in at less than 19 grams for a 0.5 liter-bottle, the new lightweight molds from Sidel, Skyward and Curvy, are a "breakthrough for the shape of hot-fill bottles," the company says.
Harnessing the Power of NatureOdwalla plans to install fuel cells at its Dinuba, Calif. facility, cutting the plant's carbon footprint by 35 percent.
Keep it MovingNew developments in quality control systems help beverage operators continue to produce uncompromised products.
The Quality Focus Quality, referred to as “Quality Control,” “Quality Assurance” or “Total Product Quality,” is the most vital functional responsibility in beverage production operations.
The LEED ApproachThe main purposes for addressing the LEED approach are to relate how “green philosophy” affects beverage facilities, the application/registration process and the certification options available.
The Fountain of YouthBeverages that provide bone, joint and heart health ingredients are targeting the increasingly active Baby Boomer generation.
US Organic Sector Stays StrongThe organic sector has remained resilient over the past year despite the recession, according to new figures from market research organization Mintel.
Four Key Beverage Trends for 2010It's January and competition for share of stomach is reaching a fever pitch. Tate & Lyle identifies four key consumer-driven trends impacting brand transition from store shelves to consumer cupboards in 2010.
Nutracon 2010 Delivers Health Trends Nutracon 2010, an education and networking conference for the health and nutrition industry, will be held in Anaheim, California March 10-11.
New Effort to Combat Underage DrinkingThe Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America, the NFL Players Association and Discovery Education partner on a new effort to address underage access to alcohol.
Power in Small DosesAlcohol sampling is viewed as a vital marketing tool for spirits brands, and can offer a sales boost to retailers in states where it is legal.
Most Interesting WinterDos Equis launches the Most Interesting 'Game Within The Game' winter consumer program.
Wine DJ Play that SongWine DJ, the new Liberty School iPhone app from Hope Family Wines hits the wine aisle.
An ERP RoundtableExperts discuss the fundamental components of a sound enterprise resource planning system.
Extending ERP to Production LinesA Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solution from a company called Performix extends the reach of a company's existing ERP system into the production lines. The result can be more automated tracking of the production process.
Electric ChargeFactors to consider when choosing the right warehouse automation for your operation.
Case Study: Seeing the Big PictureToday’s inventory management solutions are offering beverage distributors a deeper look into product tracking than ever before—and doing it in user-friendly ways.
Wismer Distributing Co.: Texan Tastes Being aware of consumers’ changing tastes and keeping in touch with customers has kept Wismer Distributing afloat.
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Thomas Hooker Brewing Co., known for its portfolio of premium craft beers, is offering Irish Red Ale through April, just in time for St. Patrick's Day. 
In this web-only sidebar to Beverage World’s March 15, 2010 merchandising story, “Buzz-Worth Ads,” Brett O’Brien, director of marketing, Mountain Dew, talks in more detail about the social media campaign for the soft drink that has got passionate Dew fans talking.
In February, the American Beverage Association (ABA) joined First Lady Michelle Obama in her healthy families program, “Let’s Move,” designed to help families make more informed choices as part of a balanced lifestyle.
Thirty years after a small Chico, Calif. startup brewery made its first batch, Sierra Nevada remains a master of the craft. It would have been an unlikely prediction in 1980 that such a startup operation would grow to the size it is today.
In many cases, beer wholesalers have discovered that it is often them, not their supplier and not their retailer customers, who are best positioned to get close to those consumers who are passionate about drinking “better beer.”
Beverage World's 2010 Fleet Survey indicates that planned acquisitions, relative to existing fleet size, are up by nearly one-third from last year, but still not at a level sufficient to maintain typical replacement cycles of seven to 10 years.
Being aware of consumers’ changing tastes and keeping in touch with customers has kept Wismer Distributing afloat.
