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Polar Beverages is a soft drink company based in Worcester, Massachusetts . It is a manufacturer and distributor of sparkling fruit beverages, seltzer , ginger ale , drink mixers , and spring water to customers in the United States. It is the largest independent soft-drink bottler in the United States.[1]
It markets beverages under its flagship brand , Polar Beverages, and under the brands Adirondack Beverages , Polar Seltzer, and Cape Cod Dry. In addition to its own drinks, Polar bottles and distributes national brands for companies such as Keurig Dr Pepper . The company has two bottling plants and six distribution facilities; it also offers corporate water services and beverage vending equipment.[2]
It is a fourth-generation, family-owned business that traces its roots to 1882;[3] [4]
History
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Polar was founded by Ralph’s great-grandfather, Dennis Mark "Boss" Crowley.[5] Prohibition and began selling carbonated beverages like waters, ginger ales and drys.[4] [1 ]
Products and Flavors
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Polar Beverages produces drinks flavored with natural fruit flavors. An in-house drink mixologist creates 5 limited edition varieties at two separate times of year to incorporate new flavors.[6]
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Cranberry Clementine
Pineapple Pomelo
Toasted Coconut
Cranberry Lime
Ruby Red Grapefruit
Georgia Peach
Mandarin
Triple Berry
Vanilla
Raspberry Lime
Orange Vanilla
Strawberry Watermelon
Blueberry Lemonade
Pink Apple & Lemon
Ginger Lime Mule
Black Cherry
Lemon
Lime
Pomegranate
Blackberry Mango
Seltzer JR
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Werewolf Howls
Unicorn Kisses
Yeti Mischief
Mermaid Songs
Pixie Lights
Dragon Whispers
Expedition: Flavor
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Clementine Bramble
Nectarine Lemon
Cranberry Raspberry
Apple Pom Bomb
Island Blueberry
Blood Orange Punch
Limited Edition
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An asterisk (*) denotes a returning flavor.
Summer 2024: Papaya Breeze, Seaside Watermelon Punch*, Raspberry Limoncello*, Peach Iced Tea, Strawberry Créme
Winter 2023: Black Cherry Vanilla*, Pomegranate Champagne*, Blood Orange Cranberry, Frosted Boysenberry, Yuzu Orange Blossom
Summer 2023: Raspberry Limoncello, Pineapple Guava, Seaside Watermelon Punch, Passionfruit Blueberry*, Dragon Fruit Lemonade*
Winter 2022: Black Cherry Vanilla, Pomegranate Champagne, Key Lime Grapefruit, Cranberry Bramble*, Prickly Pear & Citrus*
Summer 2022: Dragon Fruit Lemonade, Guava Mule, Passionfruit Blueberry, Pink Summer Iced Tea*, Strawberry Margarita*
Winter 2021: Prickly Pear & Citrus, Cranberry Bramble, Upside Down Plum, Pomegranate Apple*, Concord Clementine*
Summer 2021: Watermelon Mojito, Tropical Cherry, Pink Summer Iced Tea, Blackberry Mango Punch*, Strawberry Margarita*
Winter 2020: Pomegranate Apple, Concord Clementine, Grapefruit Melon Kiss, Ginger Peach*, Blackberry Citron*
Summer 2020: Strawberry Margarita, Blackberry Mango Punch, Kiwi Pink Grapefruit, Perfectly Plum Summer, Raspberry Rosé*
Winter 2019: Berry Sweet Grapefruit, Ginger Peach, Pink Lady Apple & Lemon, Blackberry Clementine*, Blood Orange Sangria*
Summer 2019: Nectarine Lemon, Strawberry Honeydew, Mango Cherry Bliss, Raspberry Rosé*, Blueberry Tangerine*
Winter 2018: Hibiscus Cloudberry, Blackberry Clementine, Vanilla Zen, Cranberry Cider*, Ginger Lime Mule*
Summer 2018: Pineapple Lemon Twist, Mango Cherry Bliss, Blueberry Tangerine, Raspberry Rosé*, Cucumber Melon*
Winter 2017: Blood Orange Sangria, Ginger Lime Mule, Blackberry Citron, Cranberry Cider*, Winter Citrus & Berry*
Summer 2017: Pineapple Grapefruit, Raspberry Rosé, Strawberry Sunrise, Mango Berry*, and Watermelon Margarita*
Winter 2016: Cranberry Cider, Pink Peach Bellini, Late Harvest Berries, Winter Citrus & Berry*, Tart Cherry & Lime*
Summer 2016: Tangerine Limeade, Watermelon Margarita, Raspberry Pink Lemonade, Mango Berry, Pomegranate Sangria*
Winter 2015: Tart Cherry & Lime, Winter Citrus & Berry, Blackberry Apple, Champagne Strawberry*, Cranberry & Clementine*
Summer 2015: Tropical Mai Tai, Strawberry Watermelon, Guava Mandarin, Blueberry Lemonade*, Pomegranate Sangria*
Winter 2014: Champagne Strawberry, Cranberry Clementine, Ginger Apple, Blackberry Bergamot, Toasted Coconut Créme
Summer 2014: Raspberry Mojito, Blueberry Lemonade, Cucumber Melon, Pomegranate Sangria, Mango Papaya
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Coconut Limeade
Pineapple Lemonade
Blood Orange Lemonade
Strawberry Lemonade
Starfruit Lemonade
Raspberry Pink Lemonade
Mango Limeade
Watermelon Lemonade
Blueberry Lemonade
Tart Cherry Limeade
Mixers
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Tonic Water
Diet Tonic Water
Tonic Water With Lime
Diet Tonic Water With Lime
Club Soda
Club Soda With Lemon
Club Soda With Lime
Vichy Water
Ginger Ale
Diet Ginger Ale
Golden Ginger Ale
Ginger Ale With Green Tea
Half & Half
Diet Half & Half
Bitter Lemon
Sour Lemon
Tom Collins
Polar FROST
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Arctic Twist
Black Raspberry
Kiwi Strawberry
Lemon Lime
Lemonade
Nordic Berry
Orange Mango
Pink Grapefruit
Pomegranate Berry
Polar Sparkling Dry
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Pink Grapefruit Dry
Diet Pink Grapefruit Dry
Orange Dry
Diet Orange Dry
Polar Sparkling Soda
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Birch Beer
Diet Birch Beer
Diet Double Fudge
Cream Soda
Diet Cream Soda
Root Beer
Diet Root Beer
Black Cherry
Diet Black Cherry
Diet Grape
Raspberry Lime
Diet Raspberry Lime
Polar Classic Cane Sugar Soda
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Orange Cream
Black Cherry
Root Beer
Vanilla Cream
Polar Spring Water
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Partnership with Keurig
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In July 2020, Polar partnered with Keurig Dr Pepper to expand their market nationwide. Under the partnership, the Crowley family retains company ownership with direct access to Keurig's delivery and marketing network.[8]
Mascot
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A polar bear named Orson has been the company's mascot since 1902.[9] I-290 in Worcester, a large inflatable version of Orson can be seen smiling and "waving" to passersby. The oversized bear is tied down by wire, to keep the bear in place during rough weather, and to prevent theft. Orson has sometimes been stolen by local fraternities as a prank .[10]
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Polar Beverage's Seltzer line is an official drink of the US Sailing under a 3 year marketing partnership signed in 2024.[11]
Controversy
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Conflict with Coca-Cola
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In 1994, Polar made a TV commercial where a polar bear considers drinking a Coca-Cola , but throws it into a recycling bin marked, "Keep the Arctic pure." The polar bear then reaches down into the freezing Arctic water and pulls out a can of Polar Seltzer and drinks from it contentedly.[12] motion for an injunction against Polar in United States District Court in Boston , contending that the commercial made Coke's product appear impure.[13]
The court granted Coca-Cola's motion because the commercial "implied that Coke [was] not pure" and misrepresented the nature and quality of Coke, thereby potentially harming the soft drink irreparably.[12] [13]
See also
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References
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^ "Hoover's Company Profiles" . Hoovers.com. 2010-10-21. Retrieved 2012-06-12 .
^ "History" . Polarbev.com. Retrieved 2012-06-12 .
^ a b "The cult of Polar Seltzer: Why one brand of carbonated water has New Englanders obsessed | Boston.com" . www.boston.com . Retrieved 2021-07-16 .
^ see https://polardry.com
^ "A sparkling new era for time-tested Polar Seltzer" . Polar Beverages . 2016-07-25. Retrieved 2021-12-02 .
^ "Seltzers" . Polar Seltzer . Retrieved 2023-07-08 .
^ "Polar Beverages goes nationwide in blockbuster deal with Keurig Dr Pepper - The Boston Globe" . BostonGlobe.com . Retrieved 2021-12-02 .
^ "The Polar Bear That Has Coke Steaming" . Businessweek. 1995-01-15. Archived from the original on December 18, 2008. Retrieved 2012-06-12 .
^ "Goliath: Business knowledge on Demand" . Goliath.ecnext.com. Retrieved 2012-06-12 .
^ "U.S. Sailing announces Polar Beverages as official seltzer partner" . U.S. Sailing . January 31, 2024. Retrieved May 16, 2024 .
^ a b Cocaine-Cola, the Velvet Elvis, and Anti-Barbie: Defending the Trademark and Publicity Rights to Cultural Icons . Steven M. Cordero. Fordham Intellectual Property, Media & Entertainment Law Journal, 1998
^ a b "Ruling Revises Polar Bear Ad" . New York Times . 1995-01-03. Retrieved 2012-06-12 .
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