#beverages

Could this be in store for PepsiCo as well?

https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/10/opendoors-india-exit-is-fueling-a-bigger-conversation-about-ai-and-outsourcing/

Please raise your hand.

Republic National Distributing Co. faces upcoming operational shifts. These shifts stem from a new agreement within the industry. The beverage distribution sector is undergoing a large transformation. This transformation may impact employees in Northeast Florida. RNDC is a leading wholesale distributor of wine and spirits.

Jacksonville, Florida

https://www.jacksonville.com/story/business/employment/2026/04/24/republic-national-distributing-co-sale-could-bring-over-160-layoffs-in-jacksonville/89773463007/

The Coca-Cola Company will lay off 41 employees. These job cuts will occur at its Queens office. A WARN filing confirmed the permanent layoffs. The layoffs are scheduled to take effect on May 31, 2026. No specific reason for these cuts was disclosed in the filing.

New York City, New York

https://whatnow.com/new-york/local-news/multinational-beverage-giant-to-cut-41-jobs-at-new-york-city-facility/

Rumors flying!

Are layoffs coming in March?

A Texas judge ordered Chapter 11 trustees for Kentucky Owl and Stoli bankruptcies. Lender Fifth Third Bank successfully argued for an orderly sale of 35,000 bourbon barrels. This approach aims to maximize recovery for creditors over immediate liquidation. The wider bourbon industry faces a downturn, impacting several companies. Major brands like Brown-Forman and Diageo have announced layoffs due to declining sales.

https://www.kentucky.com/lexgoeat/bourbon/article314595107.html

I was at Kroger today and saw two DSLs from different companies preparing for a grand opening. Hard to believe they weren’t the same person. HR must be close behind.

Workers at Hayden Beverage say layoffs are rolling out after the company was acquired by Summit Beverage, catching many employees by surprise. One employee confirmed receiving a one-month severance package and said their last day is set for Feb. 8. Employees described the layoffs as unexpected, adding that the company had generally been fair to staff before the acquisition.

https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/layoffs-underway-at-hayden-beverage-employees-say-last-day-is-feb-8

Layoffs are underway at Hayden Beverage, a beverage distributor with locations across Idaho and Montana, according to employees who spoke anonymously. One worker said they received a one-month severance package and were told their last day would be Feb. 8. Employees described the news as unexpected, noting the company had generally treated them well. Another employee said the layoffs come after Hayden Beverage was acquired by Summit Beverage, a purchase later confirmed by a company official.

https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/layoffs-underway-at-hayden-beverage-employees-say-last-day-is-feb-8

I feel relieved. Last night I had a lot of beverages, been years since I could drink as I was the only one on call for over a year. Wife and I laughed a lot.

I have a traeger I’ve never used that I’m breaking in today.

Thank you Dan. I don’t realize how much life I was missing. To the others, try out this crown royal blackberry!

Company: Constellation Brands
Source: WHEC News10NBC

Constellation Brand employee says company is laying off workers in third round of layoffs
Summary: An IT employee told News10NBC that Constellation Brands is conducting a third and largest round of local layoffs this year, though the company has not filed a WARN notice. The firm said it is evolving its organizational structure following portfolio changes. ([WHEC.com][15])
City: Rochester
State: New York
https://www.whec.com/top-news/constellation-brand-employee-says-company-is-laying-off-workers-in-third-round-of-layoffs/

Molson Coors Beverage Company will eliminate around 400 salaried positions across its Americas business unit by the end of December, the company announced today in a Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

https://www.brewbound.com/news/molson-coors-to-eliminate-400-jobs-by-end-of-december

Shocked! No posts on the Celsius news. Great things for Pep. A lot of $$$$$ spent on this deal and giving away Rockstar?

Another Ultra-Processed Food Warning..

https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/cutting-one-food-type-could-nearly-double-weight-loss-study-suggests