Industry Issues

摘要

Nestle Waters North America Inc. (NWNA), Stamford, Conn., signed a distribution agreement with Polar Beverages Inc., Worchester, Mass., to manufacture, distribute and sell cans under the Nestea and Poland Spring brand names. The alliance, named Polar Strategic Ventures, became effective July 15 and covers the Eastern United States. "This agreement allows us to combine our strong premium brands with one of the premiere can manufacturers and distributors in the United States," said Tim Brown, president and chief executive officer and chairman of NWNA, in a statement. "It will advance our goal of having our products available for immediate consumption in all formats, at anytime and anywhere."