I didn’t steal it! Honest Tea!
The Bethesda-based beverage maker wanted to find out how honest Americans are when no one is looking.
‘Kool-Aid Man’ gets a new look — and a personality
Kool-Aid is unveiling a new look for its big red mascot Monday, as the powdered drink brand looks to refresh its image and tout a new liquid mix.
Mountain Dew introduces a breakfast drink
NEW YORK — If you don’t like coffee or tea, Mountain Dew has a new breakfast drink that might perk you up. PepsiCo Inc. is rolling out a new drink called Kickstart this month that has Mountain Dew flavor but is made with 5 percent juice and Vitamins B and C, along with an extra […]
PepsiCo’s 2Q earnings up, but plans to boost prices
PURCHASE, N.Y. — PepsiCo Inc. says its profit rose 18 percent in the second quarter as customers in emerging markets bought more snacks and drinks. But the company reaffirmed that it will raise prices to deal with higher costs for ingredients even though customers in developed markets like the U.S. continue to be stressed. The […]
Shaken, stirred or aged? New trend in aged drinks
You’ve heard of a fine, aged wine, but how about a vintage Manhattan? Some bartenders are shaking up tradition by aging classic cocktails in barrels for several weeks to produce drinks with deeper, more nuanced flavors. “What the barrels do is soften everything out and integrate the flavors,” says Hugh Reynolds, bar manager of Temple […]
Maryland Lottery Agency negotiates way around ban on ‘freebies’ at casinos
Maryland’s gaming growing pains could ease next month when the state gets its first taste of a staple of the casino industry — booze and a seat at the buffet, on the house. The state’s gaming law prohibits casinos from handing out free drinks and food, or “comps,” but the Maryland Lottery Agency, working with […]