Keurig Dr Pepper is growing its direct-store deliveries network in Louisiana and Texas for eight brands by purchasing their distribution, production and sales rights from the Red River Beverage Group and the Made-Rite Company. The transition to Keurig Dr Pepper-owned facilities begins in February.
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Procter & Gamble's Gold Series from Pantene and Royal Oils by Head & Shoulders brands are teaming with CVS to issue $200,000 in scholarships to Black women pursuing STEM degrees at historically Black colleges and universities. The Rooted in Science scholarships will "help further diversify the field and pave the way for future generations," said Lela Coffey, P&G vice president of multicultural hair care.
The EPA has awarded its Energy Star designation to a pulp mill for the first time. A Georgia-Pacific cellulose mill in Mississippi was recognized for sourcing all of its electricity internally.
PepsiCo Beverages North America is expanding distribution in Indianapolis with a new $14.5 million warehouse and distribution center that enables chilled direct-store delivery and will support the production of Gatorade, Pepsi and Lipton products at two other plants in the city. The custom-built facility also offers tech-based delivery solutions that will decrease its carbon footprint, said Rich Tompkins, president of PBNA's North Division.
Mondelez has expanded its direct-store delivery to meet increased retail demand and shifting consumer behavior related to stay-at-home orders, according to Glen Walter, president of North America. The company is offering more multi-packs and family-size packaging, while Walter notes future DSD growth will likely be tied to premium products related to well-being.
Transora is revising its strategy after potential customers have decided to handle their own auctions and online procurement needs. The Chicago-based online hub is building a data catalog for direct-store delivery.