ON TOP
- Attention Supplier and Services Companies: Time is running out to list your company in BevNET's 2011 Supplier and Services Directory. Link
- A SELLOUT! BevNET Live Winter 2010 was a huge success. Photos now available to view online. Link
- SAVE THE DATE: BevNET Live Summer 11, June 6 & 7, 2011 at the Sheraton Tower NYC. Program details coming soon
ON THE SHELVES
- Bad Ass Organics, New York City’s local manufacturer of kombucha and organic drinks, is extending its line of beverages to include four new flavors. Link
- ZUN Energy is now in all 550 QuikTrip Stores. Link
DISTRIBUTION
- Metromint and Metroelectro Announce Agreement with High 5 Distributors to Expand Distribution throughout New York City. Link
- Makers of Grand Ma Ma's Sweet Southern Tea add Canada Dry Bottling distribution in Northeast Pennsylvania. Link
IN THE COURTS
- Katalyst Beverage Corporation, makers of Sippin' Syrup, were granted a preliminary injunction against Starco Impex Inc., makers of Sum Sizzurp, on trademark infringement.
IN THE MEDIA
- Backed by solid growth and savings, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola executives say bottler takeovers show promise, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Link
- Pepsi may be close to a sweetener breakthrough, according to ABC News. Link
BRAND MARKETING & PROMOTION
- Rooibee Red Tea launched a new look for the holidays. Link
- DynaPep Energy announced that it has signed a new partnership with Bad Girls Boxing, Inc., a competitive women’s boxing company dedicated to assisting young women reshape their lives using positive outlets. Link
TRENDS AND STUDIES
- A study revealed the majority of Americans are concerned about the health impact of the beverages they consume. Link
- A study questioned cranberry juice's power to fight urinary tract infections. Link
- A study claimed that a proposed soda tax could help consumers reduce weight while raising revenue. Link
DEALS
- Dr. Smoothie Brands acquired NutriBlendz, a smoothie company operating in juice bars, gyms and other retail establishments across the United States and Internationally. Link
- Sunny Delight Beverages Co. announced an investment of $700 million and a renewed focus on North America. Link
SUPPLIER SIDE
- Coca-Cola signed a deal to collaborate with Chromocell Corporation on sweetener technology innovation. Link
- GLG Life Tech Corporation announced a joint venture in China's growing food and beverage market.
- NutriPure Beverages is investigating a new bio-degradable bottling option for Nu2O products. Link
INTERNATIONAL
- PepsiCo is creating a manufacturing facility at a cost of $250 million in Russia. Link
PEOPLE
- Minnesota Beverage Association announces Tim Wilkin as new MBA President Link
- Beer importer enlisted to the ranks of Stanford Who's Who Link
ETC.
- Tata Global Beverages launched a soccer tournament for kids. Link