Cott Corporation Appoints David Gibbons as Interim CEO
Cott Corporation’s board of directors announced this morning that board member David T. Gibbons will take over as interim CEO after Brent Wills stepped down. The Wall Street Journal reported…
Month: March 2008
Review: Honest Tea: New Packaging
Honest Tea has given their lineup an overhaul, including a modern new look for its PET lineup, new flavors, and a new slogan.…
Review: Zipfizz Liquid Shot
Zipfizz Liquid Shots are a great way to introduce our new coverage of energy shots. Zipfizz, who got their start selling a mix based product, also has a liquid shot,…
American Beverage Association Celebrates World Water Day
WASHINGTON, March 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — As global leaders in responsible water management, the beverage industry commends World Water Day and efforts to improve water resources and sanitation throughout the world.…
Nestle Waters North America co-sponsors project wet
Bentonville, Ark., 20 March, 2008 – On March 28, 2008, 360 fourth grade students from Centerton Gamble, Central Park, R.E. Baker, and Sugar Creek elementary schools in the Bentonville School…
The Flow: Local governments nix bottled water, Coke names torch bearers
DISTRIBUTION The Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. bought Pepsi-Cola Batavia Bottling Corp., which serves the western end of New York state. • Who’s Your Daddy, Inc. announced it has signed an…
Review: Thomas Kemper Low Calorie Root Beer
Premium craft brewer Thomas Kemper Soda Co. is launching a low calorie version of its favorite soda — root beer. Features SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener and a kiss of creamy Pacific…
KEEPING G33KS AWAKE!
March 20, 2008 – Miami, FL – Introducing BAWLS Guarana G33K B33R – the first-ever high-caffeine root beer, inspired by root beer fans everywhere who want to let out their…
Dr Pepper Snapple Group Names Four Additional Board Members
PLANO, Texas, March 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Cadbury Schweppes plc today announced that it has appointed four new members to the Board of Directors of Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (DPSG),…
Hiball, sobered up, will appear on Whole Food’s shelves nationwide
It may have started off as a cocktail mixer, but Hiball is sobering up and heading in a new direction. The fizzy, clear and sugar-free energy drink will be making…
vitaminwater threatens Gatorade’s hydration dominance
BY MATT CASEY, BEVNET.COM STAFF WRITER Coke’s vitaminwater poses a market-share threat to Pepsi’s Gatorade, according to a Deutsche Bank analyst, but Gatorade’s G2 may help the hydration drink giant…
PepsiCo and The Pepsi Bottling Group Agree to Buy 75.53% of Lebedyansky’s Juice Business
MOSCOW, March 20, 2008 – PepsiCo (NYSE: PEP) and The Pepsi Bottling Group (NYSE: PBG) today announced that they have agreed to jointly acquire a 75.53% stake in Russia’s leading…
Review: bot lemon
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Dairy additive may make consumers feel more full
A new study suggests that dairy beverages fermented with proprionic acid could be more filling, according to Nutraingredients.com. The research conducted by Netherlands-based Nizo Food Reseacrh wanted to find out…