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Associated Press
a day ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Caribe Cooler Arrives in the U.S.!
The Iconic Mexican RTD Brand Lands in California HOUSTON, July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The wait is over. Beginning in summer 2025, Caribe Cooler—Mexico's iconic ready-to-drink alcoholic beverage—is officially launching in the United States. The first stop of this rollout is Southern California, a key market for the brand's growing international expansion. With more than 37 years of heritage and cultural relevance in Mexico, Caribe Cooler is loved for its bold fruit flavors, refreshing taste, and laid-back vibe. The product will be available in 12 oz 4-pack cans featuring the brand's two leading flavors: Peach and Tropical (Mango-Pineapple). It carries 4.7% alcohol by volume and will be sold at a suggested retail price of $9.99 USD. 'Caribe Cooler has connected with generations since 1987. It's a brand made for those who enjoy something tasty, refreshing, and easy to drink,' says Osvaldo Valente, CEO of Bepensa Spirits. Designed for consumers who enjoy socializing in a relaxed and controlled way, Caribe Cooler is ideal for casual gatherings, parties, or unwinding at the beach. It's tailored for Latino and general market consumers looking for a flavorful and easygoing alternative in the RTD space. 'We're very excited about this first step,' adds Frank Scheepers, Commercial Export Director at Bepensa Spirits. 'Caribe Cooler has all the right ingredients to stand out in the U.S. market: flavor, history, and a strong personality. We're committed to building a solid presence alongside our trusted distribution partners, Mexcor International and Sunset Distributing Company.' 'We're proud to help bring Caribe Cooler to the U.S. and support its strategic entry into the California market,' said Eduardo Morales, CEO at Mexcor International. 'With strong consumer demand for authentic, flavor-driven RTDs, we see significant growth potential for Caribe Cooler. This launch aligns perfectly with our commitment to introducing high-quality, culturally resonant brands to American consumers.' 'We're thrilled to launch Caribe Cooler—a brand with a rich heritage and decades of success in Mexico—to the California market,' said Brian Fried, General Manager of Sunset Distributing Company. 'With its vibrant, flavor-forward lineup and natural appeal for social occasions, Caribe Cooler is perfectly positioned to connect with Southern California consumers right from the start. We're proud to partner with Bepensa and Mexcor International to bring this exciting innovation to the state's beverage scene.' This launch marks a new chapter for Caribe Cooler as it sets its sights on becoming the most loved Mexican RTD brand in the U.S. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Mexcor Inc
CBS News
2 days ago
- Politics
- CBS News
Colorado disability advocates urge RTD to keep Access-on-Demand funding ahead of board vote
The Regional Transportation District board is scheduled to vote Tuesday night on changes to its paratransit program, which includes Access-a-Ride and Access-on-Demand, on which thousands of Coloradans with disabilities rely. Access-on-Demand is a subsidized, curb-to-curb service that uses third-party transportation companies. Under the proposal, RTD subsidies would drop from $25 per trip to $20 and would apply only after the rider pays the base fare of $6.50. RTD estimates the changes would save the agency $5.5 million a year, but disability advocates have raised concerns about potential cuts to a program they say has been life-changing. Chaz Davis is the youth director for the Colorado Center for the Blind and uses Access-on-Demand. "I use it every day. I have two kids. I come to work every single day, and it's essential for me to get around and go to the places that I need to go," he told CBS News Colorado. "It's not just about leisure or doing things that I want to do. It's about doing things I need to do to be a successful part of this society." Davis said the Access-on-Demand program is projected to come in under budget this year and that he and others want RTD to justify why cuts are needed. The meeting started at 5:30 p.m., and public comment on changes to the program was ongoing as of 7 p.m. You can watch that meeting here:
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- New Straits Times
Authorities clamp down on foreigners operating 'prebet sapu' in KL
KUALA LUMPUR: The Road Transport Department (RTD) and Immigration Department have joined forces to monitor and take action against foreigners, including undocumented migrants, suspected of operating illegal private taxi services in Kuala Lumpur. These activities have raised public concern over safety and the livelihoods of licensed taxi and e-hailing drivers. Kuala Lumpur RTD director Hamidi Adam said a special operation was launched earlier this month following complaints from the public. The operation was prompted by an incident on July 13 near an embassy along Jalan Ampang, where enforcement teams were deployed to monitor the area closely. "Several offences were detected during the operation, including illegal parking on yellow lines, cracked windscreens, tinted windows, and the absence of official e-hailing stickers. "However, no foreign-driven vehicles were found offering "prebet sapu" services during the surveillance," Hamidi was quoted as saying by Harian Metro. He added that the RTD has carried out several other targeted operations since early last year, including Ops Transporter and Ops PEWA. Ops Transporter focused on busy public areas such as LRT Taman Melati, Wangsa Walk Mall, Setapak Central and KL East Mall. It resulted in 23 vehicles seized and 12 notices issued. "A total of 10 local individuals and 13 foreigners from countries including Afghanistan, Somalia, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Yemen and Egypt were issued summonses and compounds under the Road Transport Act and the Land Public Transport Act," Hamidi said. Offences detected included operating prebet sapu services, driving without valid licences, misuse of vehicle licences, and illegal window tinting. Ops PEWA, conducted throughout last year, led to 243 summonses and the seizure of 101 cars and motorcycles involving foreign drivers. Hamidi urged the public to report illegal taxi activities through RTD's official complaint channels. Meanwhile, Kuala Lumpur Immigration director Wan Mohammed Saupee Wan Yusoff said his department remains vigilant in monitoring foreigners involved in such operations. "The Immigration Department does not remain idle and takes public concerns seriously," he said. He added that even though no formal complaints have directly linked undocumented migrants to "prebet sapu" activities, enforcement action would be taken if immigration laws are breached. "Anyone suspected of abusing their immigration pass will be arrested and investigated immediately," Wan Mohammed Saupee said. He said that all foreigners must possess valid travel documents and immigration passes. Misuse of such documents, including working without permission, will result in stern action under the law. The joint effort by the RTD and Immigration Department comes amid growing concerns over illegal taxi operations run by foreigners, particularly near embassies and major roads in Kuala Lumpur.
News18
4 days ago
- Business
- News18
Beverage makers June qtr goes downstream on early monsoon, unseasonal rain
Last Updated: New Delhi, Jul 27 (PTI) Early monsoon and unseasonal rainfall this year in most parts of the country have impacted the topline of beverage makers in the June quarter. This has not only impacted sales of the cola brands but also traditional milk-based beverage products, such as lassi, shakes, flavoured milks, and buttermilk. Interestingly, the beverage makers had early volume gains in 2026 as summer arrived early. They had stocked inventory and channels in anticipation of a repeat of last year's bumper sales. However, by mid-April, intermittent rainfall started hitting southern and western India, impacting overall which sales from early May. The Coca-Cola Company Chairman and CEO James Quincey, in the latest investors' call, said the company got a 'hit by some early monsoon in India", in the June quarter, which is the important selling season in the country. The company had a good start in the quarter, but early arrival of monsoon impacted it, said Quincey. 'In India, after a strong start to the year, volume declined, as our business was impacted by early monsoons and geopolitical conflict (India-Pakistan conflict) early in the important summer season," he said. India is the fifth largest market for The Coca-Cola Company, which operates here with brands as ThumsUp, Sprite, Maaza, Minute Maid, Kinley, besides Coca-Cola and Coke. For PepsiCo, India continues to be a double-digit growth path; however, its beverage business was also hit in India during the quarter under review. PepsiCo's International Beverages Franchise (IBF) segment, which focuses on the bottling and distribution of PepsiCo's beverage brands outside of North America, had 'a decline in India" in the second (June) quarter, the company said earlier this month in its earnings statement. IBF includes PepsiCo's international franchise beverage businesses, as well as its SodaStream business. In India, PepsiCo's bottling operations in India are mostly handled by its largest franchisee is Varun Beverages Ltd (VBL). Several dairy companies also faced an impact on sales of beverage products in the quarter, due to unseasonal rainfall and early arrival of monsoon. IDA President R S Sodhi told PTI more rain has affected the demand for beverages, including dairy-based ones, this year. Moreover, he said the rural demand is also tight because of inflation. 'The emergence of many local and regional brands in the beverage segment is also impacting sales of large companies," he said. Tata Consumer Products Ltd, which operates in the beverages segment with its glucose-based drink Gluco+ and Fruski, said volume growth of its ready to drink (RTD) business 'was impacted by unseasonal rain" in the June quarter. 'RTD business was impacted by unseasonal rains and recorded a moderate volume growth of 3 per cent," the Tata group FMCG arm said in its earnings statement. Similarly, home-grown FMCG major Dabur India said its consolidated revenue in the June quarter is expected to grow in low-single digits on account of a decline in beverages, which was impacted during the quarter due to unseasonal rainfall and a short summer. 'The beverage portfolio was impacted during the quarter due to unseasonal rains and short summer," Dabur said earlier this month in its quarterly updates. PTI KRH MJH TRB view comments First Published: July 27, 2025, 18:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
New Straits Times
5 days ago
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
28 firms pay RM6.2mil in traffic summonses after warning
BANGI: The 28 companies previously listed as having the most outstanding traffic summonses have collectively settled 34,371 summonses amounting to RM6.2 million. Road Transport Department (RTD) director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said KDEB Waste Management Sdn Bhd alone paid off more than 20,000 summonses, totalling RM3.1 million. "After we released the list of companies with outstanding summonses, all of them reached out to RTD to find ways to resolve the matter. "At RTD, we facilitated the process by providing up-to-date records and guidance on how the issues could be resolved quickly. "We can see that these companies are genuinely looking for a resolution and are making efforts to settle the dues," he said at a press conference during the RTD Family Day here today. "For those with pending court summonses, the matter must be addressed in court, while those with compoundable summonses have been given a grace period. "If they still fail to settle, RTD will proceed to blacklist the vehicles registered under those companies," he added. On June 25, the Transport Ministry identified and named 17 express bus operators with more than 200 outstanding summonses each, along with 11 commercial vehicle operators collectively holding over 1,000 unsettled summonses. Transport Minister Anthony Loke had said that the companies had failed to comply with key regulations under the Road Transport Act 1987, the Commercial Vehicles Licensing Board Act 1987, and the Land Public Transport Act 2010. All companies were given 14 days to settle their summonses. Failure to do so would result in strict enforcement actions, including the immediate blacklisting of the involved vehicles. The 14-day deadline ended on July 8. Aedy added that companies which have yet to clear their dues have been given another one-month extension starting July 9. "We have given them one more month to settle their outstanding summonses. If they fail to respond, we will begin blacklisting the vehicles under their names. "Once a vehicle is blacklisted, and the summonses are settled, we can lift the blacklist. This is to ensure that unfit vehicles are not on the road. "For example, if a vehicle is blacklisted, it cannot renew its road tax (LKM). The summonses must be cleared before we can remove the blacklist and allow renewal," he said. Aedy said the RM6.2 million in summonses paid so far were settled without discounts, except for AWAS-related summonses, which are eligible for a flat RM150 rate until Dec 31. AWAS summonses in Malaysia refer to traffic offences detected by the Automated Awareness Safety System, which includes speeding and red-light violations captured by cameras.
