BBQ and Big Ben? Jul 4, 2009
Held on the shores of Lake Ontario at the amusement park Ontario Place in Toronto, the Grand Finale for the Canada Dry Festival of Fire is an extensive fireworks display that draws between 15,000 and 20,000 people each year. Choreographed to a surprise playlist, "the fireworks actually detonate to the beat of the songs, which are voted on by the listeners of [local radio station] CHFI," said Ontario Place spokesman Nick Kondrat. (CNN -- US)
EU rules: Be successful, be punished May 20, 2009
This column erroneously stated last week that Canada Dry ginger ale was first marketed in the United States. In fact, chemist John McLaughlin introduced it at his Toronto pharmacy in 1907. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
What recession? Dr Pepper puts the fizz back in its ad budget Apr 11, 2009
Now here we are, in the midst of a crushing recession, and the newbie company with the heritage brands is laying out its marketing plans for not only the continent's oldest carbonated beverage Dr Pepper dates back to a first-time pour at a Texas drug store in 1885 but a portfolio of drinks that includes such recent hits as Canada Dry Green Tea Ginger Ale, and more troubled brews, Snapple in particular ... Diet Dr Pepper, to cite one example, was up two per cent. Canada Dry was up 2 ... Canada... (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Dr Pepper Snapple Group Elects Beverage Industry Executive Mike Weinstein to Its Board of Directors Feb 11, 2009
In addition to its flagship Dr Pepper and Snapple brands, the company's portfolio includes 7UP, Mott's, A&W, Sunkist Soda, Hawaiian Punch, Canada Dry, Schweppes, Squirt, RC Cola, Diet Rite, Penafiel, Rose's, Yoo-hoo, Clamato, Mr & Mrs T and other well-known consumer favorites. Based in Plano, Texas, Dr Pepper Snapple Group employs approximately 20,000 people and operates 24 bottling and manufacturing facilities and more than 200 distribution centers across the United States, Canada, Mexico and... (PR Newswire)
Amity sponsors empty bowls night Mar 28, 2008
She also thanked Chartwell Food Service, Amity's current vendor, Shaw's of Hamden and New Haven, Stop of Orange who is donating the dinner rolls, Derby Shop Rite, Canada Dry and Sam's Club of Orange, Country Corner Diner, Costco, the Amity High School PTSA for their donations. The Orange Bulletin 2008. (Orange Bulletin, CT)
The Origins of Syrup Mar 16, 2008
And even the seemingly benign Canada Dry (a Coca-Cola product), has been rumored to use HFCS in their products. And while it is interesting to know that our syrup comes primarily from cane sugar and corn, let us not forget that the sugar beet is still responsible for between 20 to 30 percent of the world s sugar production and boasts 17 percent sugar by weight, compared to the cane s 10. (Suite101.com)
Line of cocktail mixers has a twist - caffeine Mar 2, 2008
"You look at Canada Dry and Schweppes, and there's been no innovation in that area for 40 years, while this is something new and innovative," Silver said. Jetset has created caffeinated energy-drink versions of tonic, club soda and ginger ale, as well as a basic flavor that is similar to Red Bull, the market leader. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Learn about the Consumers' Hot and Soft Drink Preferences: New Trends & Future Perspectives Jan 20, 2008
The Coca-Cola Company, PepsiCo Inc., Cott Corporation, Cadbury Schweppes plc, Dr Pepper/Seven Up , Inc., Britvic, Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages, Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc., National Beverage Corp., The Pepsi Bottling Group , Inc., PepsiAmericas Inc, Red Bull GmbH, Coke, Hansen Natural Corporation, Lancer Corporation, Kraft Foods Inc., A.G. Barr p.l.c., Orangina, American Beverage Corporation, Coca-Cola Amatil, S. M. Jaleel & Co, 7UP, Carolina Beverage Corp., Jarritos, Canada Dry Bottling... (BusinessWire)
The Great 'Idol' Quiz Jan 13, 2008
The great 'American Idol' quiz. Article:The great 'American Idol' quiz:/c/a/2008/01/11/PK5KU8R43. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Richard Prince takes inspiration out of context Dec 24, 2007
In the mid-'80s, he began screen-printing old Borscht Belt one-liners across simple monochromatic canvases: "My father was never home, he was always drinking booze. He saw a sign saying 'DRINK CANADA DRY.' So he went up there." "Do you know what it means to come home at night to a woman who gives you a little love, a little affection, a little tenderness? It means you're in the wrong house." They confound our expectations of art, feeling more like signs than paintings. And it becomes apparent... (Boston Globe)
Americas Beverages to Become an Independent Company Oct 10, 2007
" Mr. Young most recently served as president and chief operating officer at Cadbury Schweppes Bottling Group, a division of Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages. He joined Cadbury in April 2006 through the company's full acquisition of the Dr Pepper/Seven Up Bottling Group (DPSUBG), where he had been president and CEO since 2005. Since that time, he has played a central role in helping to create a new business model, with CSAB and the Bottling Group merging to become one integrated beverage... (PR Newswire)
Swizzle fizzle into drink with ginger ale Sep 5, 2007
His company became Canada Dry. To avoid import tariffs in America, Canada Dry began manufacturing its ginger ale in New York City in the 1920s and became enormously profitable because the drink was commonly used to mask the taste of home-brewed alcohol. (AZCentral -- Home)
Trustee asks judge to void sale of Le-Nature's plant Aug 30, 2007
In court documents filed Tuesday in support of its bid, however, Giant Eagle said it wanted to do business with those that support its interests and "and as little business as possible with those entities that compete with or otherwise act adversely to Giant Eagle's interests. "Therefore, when Giant Eagle learned that Cadbury might be a bidder, it re-examined its supply relationship with Cadbury and determined that it had been purchasing a number of Cadbury products that were not necessary to... (NEPA News, PA)
Read on... Aug 15, 2007
Favorite Drink: California Chardonnay and Canada Dry Ginger Ale. Must be Canada Dry and must be cold over lots of ice. (Variety)
Cadbury Delays Sale of U.S. Drinks Unit, Citing Volatility in Debt Markets Jul 29, 2007
A deal would unwind 38 years of acquisitions from Canada Dry to Snapple. Shares Rise. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Female and 50? Drink up Jul 24, 2007
Schweppes and Canada Dry have a bold new neighbor on 's shelves, which are becoming crowded with eager upstarts. JetSet's energy mixers are the Bay Area's newest niche beverages hoping to chip away at mainstream soft drink sales. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
Cadbury buys big Florida bottler Jul 12, 2007
In addition to Dr. Pepper, Cadbury owns 7-Up, Mott's Apple Juice, A Beer, Canada Dry and Snapple iced tea. Founded in 1939, Southeast-Atlantic is the second-largest non-Coke or Pepsi bottler in the United States. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Making A Splash Jun 22, 2007
Now you may think that a splash of Schweppes or Canada Dry is perfectly fine ... If so, why has it taken so long for better tonics to invade the turf dominated by Schweppes and Canada Dry ... A 6-pack of 10-ounce bottles of Canada Dry tonic water is about $3. (CTNow.com)
Cadbury reorganizing to focus on candy Jun 20, 2007
The sale of the U.S. beverage unit, which also makes Canada Dry and Hawaiian Punch, would follow that of the European beverage business last year to Blackstone and Lion Capital for $2. 2 billion. (International Herald Tribune -- Money Report)
Cadbury hungry to grow? Jun 17, 2007
Some brands in U.S.: Trident, Dentyne, Canada Dry, 7 Up, Snapple, Dr Pepper, Mott's. Copyright. (Chicago Tribune)
Cadbury to get bids for U.S. drinks unit Fri: sources Jun 13, 2007
A final decision on the unit, which includes 7-UP, Dr. Pepper and Canada Dry Ginger Ale, may be several weeks away, other sources said. One bidding group includes Bain Capital Partners, Thomas H. Lee Partners and TPG , while a second team includes Blackstone Group, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Lion Capital. (ABC News -- Wire)
Toronto Serves Up Summer Adventure Jun 9, 2007
All summer long Toronto features hundreds of special events and experiences: - We Will Rock You (to September 2) - Pride Festival (June 15 - 24) - Taste of Little Italy (June 15 - 17) - TD Canada Trust Toronto Jazz Festival (June 22 - July 1) - Canada Dry: Festival of Fire (June 29 - July 7) - Harbourfront Centre World Routes 2007 (June 29 - September 3) - FIFA U20 World Cup (June 30 - July 22) - Steelback Grand Prix of Toronto (July 6 - 8) - Summerlicious (July 6 - 22) - Caribana (July 8 -... (PR Newswire)
See what's behind the 'Wall of Sound' Jun 8, 2007
"In a living room just east of the foyer, your affiant saw that candles had been lit atop a fireplace mantel. The coffee table between two couches had a brandy glass partially filled with alcohol, and atop the table was a Jose Cuervo tequila bottle and a partially empty Canada Dry soft drink.". I waited, suddenly aware that classical music was eddying softly around the room. (USA Today -- Life)
Spector Jury Sees Bloody Gun, Matching Holster Jun 7, 2007
Police also observed an empty bottle of Jose Cuervo tequila, a quarter-full bottle of Canada Dry ginger ale and a brandy snifter with liquor in it on a coffee table in the living room right off the foyer, Lillienfeld said. A briefcase with Spector's initials on it that was found about five feet away from Clarkson's body contained a DVD of the 1950 James Cagney film Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye, as well as various over-the-counter medications, one Viagra pill in a tinfoil that had two empty spaces, two... (E! Online)
Detective Shows Jurors Gun Found Near Clarkson's Body Jun 6, 2007
Lillienfeld also testified that police found an empty bottle of Jose Cuervo tequila, a quarter-full bottle of Canada Dry ginger ale and a brandy snifter with alcohol in it on a coffee table in the living room adjacent to the foyer. Prosecutors claim Spector has a pattern of drinking to excess then threatening women with guns. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Of Faith, Fame & Fortune May 20, 2007
" It is ranked one of the largest and fastest-growing independent churches in the country, according to Church Growth Today, a consulting company. As it grew - at one time offering more than 200 outreach missions, programs for poor, urban children and single moms in need of job training - so did the Whites' perks. They travel in a $1.9 million business jet. They own a home they purchased for $2.1 million on Bayshore Boulevard and a $3.5 million Trump Tower condo in New York. Randy rents a... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Vintage Sports Report Apr 15, 2007
We received a request for a price on the 1976 Canada Dry tin sheets. These sheets were used to make the Canada Dry Phillies cans. (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
Cott stock soars 25% amid talk of merger Apr 14, 2007
The statement came in response to a U.S. report that said Cott had been approached by private equity firms that were mulling a bid for Cadbury's drinks, which include Dr. Pepper, 7 Up, Canada Dry, Sunkist and A&W root beer. Non-carbonated drinks include Snapple and Hawaiian Punch. (Toronto Star)
TASTE OF THE TOWN: Readers hip to finding cool drinks Apr 11, 2007
Reader requests: Janesin is looking for Diet Canada Dry, Shasta or Seagram's Pale Ginger Ale, adding, "Vernor's is a little too sweet for me.". Blum is looking for a local source for Wino brand kosher salami. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Life)
Barbarians back at the gate - and thinking big Mar 18, 2007
The company has been under strong pressure to split its confectionery business from its drinks business, which includes the brands Dr Pepper, 7Up and Canada Dry. Within 48 hours, Cadbury's confirmed a split was on the cards. (The Observer)
Cadbury seeks sweet success with plan to split Mar 16, 2007
The company also owns the 7-Up lemonade brand, Schweppes, Canada Dry and a range of still fruit drinks, most notably Snapple and Mott's. The drinks business has recently taken market share off both the two giants. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Cadbury's Split Cheers Investors Mar 16, 2007
Sales at the Americas beverage arm, purveyor of Hawaiian Punch, Canada Dry, Mott's, and other perennial favorites, rose 44% to 2. 6 billion ($5 billion) last year as Cadbury consolidated some of its U.S. bottlers. (BusinessWeek)
Peltz Pushes Cadbury to Exit Beverages After Selling It Snapple Mar 16, 2007
Other brands include Canada Dry, Mott's and Hawaiian Punch. Snapple. (Bloomberg)
Trident parent to split candy, soft drink units Mar 16, 2007
The company makes soft drinks under brands such as Canada Dry and Mott's, while its candy products include Trident and Bubblicious gum. It is time ``to focus on making Cadbury the biggest and best confectionery company in the world,'' Todd Stitzer said on a call with journalists. (Chicago Tribune)
Cadbury plans to split business Mar 15, 2007
The decision to demerge its US drinks business - which owns famous brands such as Dr Pepper and Canada Dry - may look like a victory for the Nelson Peltz. Mr Peltz has made no secret of his desire to see the drink business demerged from the chocolate-to-chewing gum division. (BBC News -- Business)
Cadbury Will Separate Its Candy and Beverage Units (Update1) Mar 15, 2007
The candy maker's products will include Trident and Bubblicious gum, while the beverage company will make soft drinks under brands such as 7 Up and Canada Dry. Cadbury has been under pressure to split after saying March 13 Peltz had amassed a 2. (Bloomberg)
Cadbury working on 12.6bn break-up Mar 14, 2007
The board of Cadbury Schweppes is planning a 12. 6 billion break-up of the company that is likely to involve the sale of its 6. (Times Online)
Raider takes bite out of Cadbury Mar 14, 2007
Union anger as American corporate raider takes a bite out of Cadbury Schweppes. Shares hit all-time high on takeover speculation Analysts suggest Peltz wants to break up firm. (Guardian Unlimited)
Cadbury Schweppes Soars on Peltz Stake Mar 14, 2007
But so far, that has not been enough to revitalize the maker of beverages such as Snapple, Canada Dry, Mott's, Hawaiian Punch, and Clamato, as well as storied confectionary brands including Dentyne and Hollywood gum and Cadbury chocolate bars. In October, Cadbury scrapped its original 2003 plan to improve operating margins by 0. (BusinessWeek)
Leaders & Losers For Friday, March 9 Mar 11, 2007
Cadbury Schweppes makes 7Up as well as Canada Dry ginger ale. More On This Topic Companies. (Forbes)
'Dynasty' stars reunite Mar 3, 2007
She was discovered at age 15 when she went with a classmate on an audition for a Canada Dry. TV commercial. (Cape Cod Times, MA)
TASTE OF THE TOWN: Canada Dry Diet Soda on the way Feb 28, 2007
Good news for Bob Bagne and other readers who have searched in vain for Canada Dry Diet Soda: My crystal ball tells me it will be available in 12-packs of 12-ounce cans in early April ... "It will be available everywhere you find regular Canada Dry," he said ... Also, "Our solution is to make a run to Bullhead City periodically for Canada Dry Diet Ginger Ale" in cans or 2-liter bottles produced in Tucson, he added. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Life)
TASTE OF THE TOWN: It's easy to whip up some beignets Feb 21, 2007
Bob Bagne would like to find Canada Dry Diet Soda, preferably in North Las Vegas and preferably in cans. And Tom Linder is looking for Wishbone Western Salad Dressing. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Life)
Video: Snapple Scores With Super Premium Tea Ad During Super Bowl XLI Feb 1, 2007
CSAB's brand portfolio includes Dr Pepper, 7UP, Snapple, Mott's, RC Cola, A Beer, Sunkist Soda, Canada Dry, Hawaiian Punch, Schweppes, Diet Rite, Clamato, Mr Mixers, Holland House Mixers, Rose's, Mistic, Yoo-hoo, Orangina, IBC, Stewart's, Nantucket Nectars, and other well-known consumer brands. For additional information on Cadbury Schweppes and its products, visit. (PR Newswire)
Canada not averse to Chinese investment in Pacific Gateway Jan 11, 2007
"Welcome! Where from?" "Canada." "Canada? Canada Dry?!" (insert raucous, Egyptian. . (Canada.com)
