Cheerwine, Krispy Kreme team up for new soft drink

Salisbury-based Cheerwine and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts have teamed up to create a new soft drink. It's called Cheerwine Kreme, and it's available now in North Carolina, South Carolina and parts of Georgia. It's being sold in major grocery chains and select convenience stores, as well as at Krispy Kreme (NYSE: KKD) shops. “Krispy Kreme and Cheerwine are cut from a very similar cloth, as both brands are southern staples and have been enjoyed by generations,” said Tony Thompson, CEO of Winston-Salem-based…

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