Year: 2008

Cott, Jones report growing financial losses

The third quarter financial reports of two second-tier CSD companies may offer a cautionary tale to beverage firms considering a partnership with retail giants. Jones Soda and Cott Corporation announced…

Review: Good Vibes for You

Good Vibes for You is 100% pure Australian still spring water sourced from certified organic springs in Kulnura, New South Wales.…

Review: Ito En: Oolong Shot

Ito En has released a new “Oolong Shot” that uses oolong tea, which is high in antioxidants, in a small format steel can.…

Rockstar CEO's real estate bargain

Looking for a real estate deal? Talk to Rockstar Energy – or at least its CEO, Russell Weiner. Maybe it’s due to the flagging housing market. Maybe it’s due to…

Review: Volt

High Voltage Beverages recently acquired Volt, which has been produced since 1997. This citrus flavored CSD is enhanced with guarana, ginseng, taurine, and caffeine. Regular and sugar free.…

Review: E2 Voltage

E2 Voltage is an energy drink that relies upon a proprietary blend of beta-alanine, phosphatidylserine (SerinAid), alpha GPC, rhodiola rosea, gingko, and caffeine.…

The Flow: Volt and the vote, Pepsi in China

FINANCIALS Ball Corp said it plans to close metal beverage packaging manufacturing plants in Kansas City, Missouri, and Guayama, Puerto Rico, and sees a related charge of about $32 million.…