Month: April 2008

Review: Infused Owater: New Flavor

Owater’s latest addition to its lineup of “infused” beverages is “Pineapple Orange Banana.” In addition, they recently added more sugar to the infused lineup, giving the drinks a slightly sweeter…

Review: BUMP Energy Drink

Bump Energy Drink features an enjoyable pomegranate citrus flavor, a big dose of caffeine, and a sleek 10.5 fl oz can.…

"Blow" maker a scumbag?

Logan Gola’s Blow Energy Drink Mix got exactly the kind of attention that the BevNET staff was afraid it would. Last week, U.S. Rep. Mary Bono-Mack – while standing next…

Pepsi plans to introduce 9 new flavors, new bottle

Eric Foss, President and CEO of the Pepsi Bottling Group, announced Wednesday that Pepsi intends to unveil at least nine flavor extensions and one new bottle in 2008. Foss said…

Review: Beaver Buzz: New Flavor

Canada-based Beaver Buzz Energy Drink has added a new flavor to its lineup: Black Currant Energy. In addition, they’ve reformulated their Buzz Green Tea to add more tea flavor.…

PepsiAmericas loses volume at home, grows worldwide

PepsiAmericas, Inc. reported 14 percent growth in revenue in the first quarter of 2008, though the company attributed most of that growth to acquisitions and non-U.S. sales. Acquisitions contributed 8…

More beverage burglars

It looks like beverage burglars have diversified. The latest pair of drink thieves moved beyond energy drinks and included Loganberry Tea and Jones Soda in their Red Bull heist. Their…

Seal-It and AgroLabs Commercialize PLA Film Shrink Labels

Seal-It, a division of Printpack, Inc., has produced the first commercial full body shrink sleeve labels in the nutraceutical product category made from Earthfirst® PLA The goal for brand owner…

Thomas Kemper’s new Cane Sugar Soda has pop

PORTLAND, Ore. – April 22, 2008 – Thomas Kemper Soda Co., a Pacific Northwest classic for more than 25 years, is unveiling a new premium soda collection sweetened with natural…