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11.17.2022

Coca-Cola Freestyle vs. Pepsi Spire – A Decade in Review

Photo by PepsiCo and The Coca-Cola Company The introduction of Coca-Cola Freestyle and Pepsi Spire was the largest change to the fountain soda industry since the transition from 5-gallon (“figal”) premix kegs to bag-in-box postmix syrup. Not only did the...

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10.17.2022

Why Issue a Formal Beverage RFP?

Producing a formal RFP can be a lot of work. Why go through all the effort? Isn’t it just as easy to call your beverage reps and let them send you a proposal? Why not work off of the early...

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09.19.2022

The Pros & Cons of Owning Your Beverage Equipment

Any time you prepare to negotiate a beverage partnership, you should consider your equipment strategy. And any well-designed equipment strategy should include a thorough evaluation of equipment ownership. Does it make sense for your organization to own its beverage equipment?...

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07.14.2022

The Beverage Company is Not Your Enemy

When approaching an upcoming negotiation with a beverage company, it’s tempting to see the process as a battle. Your job is to “win” by extracting as much value as possible from the competing beverage companies. There are some consultants out...

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04.11.2022

The Ultimate Guide to a Beverage Deal

It’s not uncommon for executives to have a lot of questions when hearing about a beverage deal: What is a beverage deal?  Is it the same as a pouring rights agreement? How are they typically structured? Is it common in...

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02.15.2022

Why Hire A Beverage Consultant?

Sometimes, we get asked: “Can’t we just negotiate our beverage agreement in-house? We have an entire procurement department that does this every day.” We know your procurement team is qualified. When it comes to negotiating or managing your beverage partnership,...

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01.17.2022

7 New Products We’re Excited About in 2022

The beverage industry is innovating at a pace faster than ever seen before. New product categories are being created, existing product lines are being extended, and once distinct product segments are now being blurred. Last year, one client of ours...

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05.13.2021

Do Companies Really Switch Soft Drink Providers?

Updated August 2024 When it comes to choosing which beverage company to partner with for an exclusive or semi-exclusive pouring rights contract, you might be nervous about switching from one soft drink company to another. Concerns can be varied: Will...

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04.26.2021

How to Speak Beverage Deals: A Running List of Beverage Acronyms

Every industry has its acronyms and inside jargon, and the beverage industry is no different. We’ve compiled a list of the most common abbreviations you might encounter while negotiating and managing your beverage partnership or pouring rights agreement.   Why...

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04.13.2021

Julie Hamil: How Rochester Regional Health Negotiated Its First Beverage Partnership

Enliven Beverage Deal Podcast Episode #16 If you've ever wondered what negotiating your first beverage partnership might be like, this episode is for you. Julie Hamil, Senior Director of Food & Nutritional Services at Rochester Regional Health, joins the podcast...

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11.17.2022

Coca-Cola Freestyle vs. Pepsi Spire – A Decade in Review

By Tim Harms

Photo by PepsiCo and The Coca-Cola Company The introduction of Coca-Cola Freestyle and Pepsi Spire was the largest change to the fountain soda industry since the transition from 5-gallon (“figal”) premix kegs to bag-in-box postmix syrup. Not only did the...

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10.17.2022

Why Issue a Formal Beverage RFP?

By Tim Harms

Producing a formal RFP can be a lot of work. Why go through all the effort? Isn’t it just as easy to call your beverage reps and let them send you a proposal? Why not work off of the early...

Read Full Post

09.19.2022

The Pros & Cons of Owning Your Beverage Equipment

By Tim Harms

Any time you prepare to negotiate a beverage partnership, you should consider your equipment strategy. And any well-designed equipment strategy should include a thorough evaluation of equipment ownership. Does it make sense for your organization to own its beverage equipment?...

Read Full Post

07.14.2022

The Beverage Company is Not Your Enemy

By Tim Harms

When approaching an upcoming negotiation with a beverage company, it’s tempting to see the process as a battle. Your job is to “win” by extracting as much value as possible from the competing beverage companies. There are some consultants out...

Read Full Post

04.11.2022

The Ultimate Guide to a Beverage Deal

By Tim Harms

It’s not uncommon for executives to have a lot of questions when hearing about a beverage deal: What is a beverage deal?  Is it the same as a pouring rights agreement? How are they typically structured? Is it common in...

Read Full Post

02.15.2022

Why Hire A Beverage Consultant?

By Tim Harms

Sometimes, we get asked: “Can’t we just negotiate our beverage agreement in-house? We have an entire procurement department that does this every day.” We know your procurement team is qualified. When it comes to negotiating or managing your beverage partnership,...

Read Full Post

01.17.2022

7 New Products We’re Excited About in 2022

By Tim Harms

The beverage industry is innovating at a pace faster than ever seen before. New product categories are being created, existing product lines are being extended, and once distinct product segments are now being blurred. Last year, one client of ours...

Read Full Post

05.13.2021

Do Companies Really Switch Soft Drink Providers?

By Tim Harms

Updated August 2024 When it comes to choosing which beverage company to partner with for an exclusive or semi-exclusive pouring rights contract, you might be nervous about switching from one soft drink company to another. Concerns can be varied: Will...

Read Full Post

04.26.2021

How to Speak Beverage Deals: A Running List of Beverage Acronyms

By Tim Harms

Every industry has its acronyms and inside jargon, and the beverage industry is no different. We’ve compiled a list of the most common abbreviations you might encounter while negotiating and managing your beverage partnership or pouring rights agreement.   Why...

Read Full Post

04.13.2021

Julie Hamil: How Rochester Regional Health Negotiated Its First Beverage Partnership

By Heather Neisen

Enliven Beverage Deal Podcast Episode #16 If you've ever wondered what negotiating your first beverage partnership might be like, this episode is for you. Julie Hamil, Senior Director of Food & Nutritional Services at Rochester Regional Health, joins the podcast...

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    We want to dramatically increase how much money you make - or save - with respect to beverages. And then we want to earn a small percentage of that new money you realized. That’s our pay-for-performance model. It ensures that our incentives are aligned. It's why our clients think of us as a true strategic business partner and not just a vendor.

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