Year: 2008

Datamonitor names 10 trends to watch in 2009

Datamonitor recently released a report on 10 trends in packaged goods to watch in 2009, several of which are relevant to beverage firms. The international research group predicted that beauty…

Rexam to further reduce 12oz can making capacity in US

Rexam, the global consumer packaging company, announces that it is to make further reductions in its 12oz beverage can making operations in the US to address overcapacity in the North…

The Flow: Bottler merger, personnel parade

FINANCIAL The Ardea Beverage Company selected advertising agency Hunt Adkins to work on reintroducing Nutrisoda, handling tasks like strategy development, brand identity and package design. The brand had previously been…

Review: AMP Energy Shot

Pepsi’s energy shot is a “jakfruit” citrus flavored shot known as Amp Energy Shot. Features 80mg of caffeine per 2 oz shot.…

Review: Full Throttle Quick Shot

Coke has thrown their hat in the energy shot ring with Full Throttle Quick Shot, a 2 oz entry that’s currently available in two flavors.…

Review: SIMPLIFAST

The World’s First All Natural “Ready to Drink” Detox Fasting Beverage. SIMPLIFAST is made from the healing powers of lemon, packed with essential vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, electrolytes, and 7g…

Crunk launches new berry flavor

ATLANTA, GA, Dec 04, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) — CRUNK!!! Energy Drink recently launched CRUNK!!! Berry, the only energy drink with all-natural Acai and Grape juices. It is the…

BevNET visits energy shot co-packer, NVE Pharmaceuticals

In an illustration of the explosive growth of the energy shot market, workers at NVE Pharmaceuticals’ Andover, N.J. plant are currently assembling the co-packer’s fourth energy shot filling line. NVE…

Sambazon Announces Private Equity Funding from Verlinvest

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ — Sambazon (www.sambazon.com), the pioneer and global market leader in acai food and beverages, announced today the initial closing of its largest round of…

Review: Rev D

Using a xylitol sweetened formulation that has been accented with cinnamon, Rev-D is positioned as a diabetic nutritional beverage.…