Published: Jan 14, 2013 By: Kevin Allenspach

Michael Faber, CEO of Viking Coca-Cola and several other associated companies, has been elected president of The Coca-Cola Bottlers Association.

Published: Jan 14, 2013 By: Foodmate team

Vodka sales in Russia up 2.2% in 2012, beer sales grow 4.5%.

Published: Jan 14, 2013 By: Foodmate team

The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) has officially opened registration for its 70th Annual Convention & Exposition in Orlando Fla., April 28-30, 2013.

Published: Jan 14, 2013 By: Foodmate team

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. announced it has acquired the cranberry processing business of Agrícola Cran Chile Limitada (Cran Chile) based in Lanco.

Published: Jan 11, 2013 By: Ray Latif

The FRS Company is facing a class action lawsuit alleging that the company is engaging in false and misleading advertising.

Published: Jan 11, 2013

Some wine from Long Island has made in onto the menu at President Barack Obama’s inauguration.

Published: Jan 11, 2013

Constellation Brands Inc's quarterly earnings beat Wall Street estimates.

Published: Jan 11, 2013 By: Foodmate team

Deschutes Brewery has expanded distribution in South Dakota to the western portion of the state, encompassing areas such as Rapid City and Chamberlain.

Published: Jan 10, 2013 By: Foodmate team

Global food giant Nestle will launch a new coffee product named for Pu'er, a traditional tea-producing region in southwest China.

Published: Jan 10, 2013 By: Foodmate team

Adults who drink sweetened beverages—diet drinks in particular—have an increased risk of depression.

Published: Jan 10, 2013 By: Foodmate team

The Wemyss family, which owns Wemyss Malts bottling business, is to build a new £3m single malt whiskey distillery Kingsbarns and a visitor center in Fife, Scotland, in 2013.

Published: Jan 10, 2013 By: Foodmate team

Dutch-based distillery Lucas Bols is to end its Bols Liqueurs’ distribution contract in US with William Grant & Sons from 30 June 2013.

Published: Jan 10, 2013 By: Foodmate team

Moet Hennessy is all set to open a $5.5m winery in the northern Chinese region of Ningxia in June 2013.

Published: Jan 10, 2013 By: Foodmate team

Sweden-based Femme Natural Energy is set to unveil its Femme Natural Boost energy drink in a 250ml slim can from Rexam.

Published: Jan 10, 2013 By: Foodmate team

New Planet Beer, a prominent entry in the growing gluten-free beer segment, has a new look for the New Year and launched a new website to match.

Published: Jan 10, 2013

The planned merger of soft drink rivals AG Barr and Britvic has moved a step closer after shareholders in both companies voted to back the move.

Published: Jan 10, 2013 By: Nitin Shrivastava & Sachin P Mampatta

Diageo’s open offer for acquiring up to 26% of shares in United Spirits (USL) has been delayed as regulatory clearances are still to come by.

Published: Jan 10, 2013

Heidelberg Distributing Company of Kentucky will represent Buckeye Vodka.

Published: Jan 10, 2013 By: Keith Nunes

The investment firm Weld North L.L.C. has acquired a controlling interest in Organic Avenue, a manufacturer of organic juices and snacks as well as other products.

Published: Jan 10, 2013 By: Amelia Roblin

Where many designers have begun to make use of minimalism for product packages, Popeye Energy Drink packaging employs an older method.