Beverages

Spirits beverage distributor Southern Glazer’s is initiating a digital transformation called North Star, being led by a new chief transformation officer, Mike McLaughlin.

Proximo Spirits is extending its use of decision intelligence within demand planning across 85 countries after successful pilots in the United States.

The J. M. Smucker Co. is restructuring and aligning its information services function under CFO Tucker Marshall.

The water company has named Joey Bergstein its new chief executive officer, effective November 28, 2023.

Alarm bells have been ringing about the potential impact of GLP-1 drugs on food and beverage purchase habits, but a recent study indicates this is merely another consumer behavior trend to navigate — and many say more data is needed. 

Two Coca-Cola bottlers have made new leadership assignments. Coca-Cola Bottlers’ Sales and Services Company has named a new chief procurement officer, while Coke Florida has named a new VP of field franchise operations.

Keurig Dr Pepper revamped its executive leadership team as it sets the stage for its CEO transition to Tim Cofer.

In early 2024, Nissin Foods will be introducing new paper packaging for its Cup Noodles, replacing the current polystyrene cup – a design that has been in place since the product launched in 1973.