Bottled water sector posts slowing growth in 2007
The bottled water sector saw slowing growth in 2007, according to data released this week by the International Bottled Water Association. Water bottlers sold a total of 8.8 billion gallons…
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CCE to drop Arizona in favor of glaceau in most markets
Arizona teas will lose distribution in many markets as a consequence of Coca-Cola’s May 2007 acquisition of glaceau, makers of vitaminwater. The Atlanta Journal Constitution reported that Coca-Cola Enterprises, Coke’s…
Review: NOS Powershot
New from Fuze, the makers of NOS and a subsidiary of Coca-Cola, is NOS Powershot, a shot based version of the successful NOS Energy Drink.…
Clearly Canadian’s earnings up, bev revenue down
Iconic Canadian beverage company Clearly Canadian reported that they more than tripled revenues in the 4th quarter of 2007, but those revenues were based on two food-related acquisitions while beverage…
Delta to add vitaminwater to their in-flight offerings
vitmainwater will accumulate plenty of air time as Delta Air Lines Inc. announced that they would add the fortified water to their in-flight offerings. CNN Money reported that Delta is…
UL Launches New Certification Program for Bottled Water
NORTHBROOK, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Underwriters Laboratories (UL) announced today a new certification program for bottled water. This new program enables consumers of bottled water to choose brands that have been validated by…
Japanese firm to supply CoQ10, recently deemed as GRAS
American beverage manufacturers will have a Japanese import to add to their growing arsenal of functional ingredients as the Asahi Kasei Pharma Corporation will start supplying CoQ10 to the U.S.…
NAKED JUICE BARE BREEZE BLOWS ONTO STORE SHELVES
Azusa, Calif. (March 31, 2008) – Looking to dig into a cool, refreshing watermelon without worrying about all the seeds? How about a juicy summer peach without the fuzz and…
Review: BAWLS Guarana G33K B33R
Introducing BAWLS Guarana G33K B33R the first-ever high-caffeine root beer, inspired by root beer fans everywhere who want to let out their inner geek! A rarity in the root beer…
Review: Naked Juice Bare Breeze
A healthy thirst-quencher that’s perfect for the summer months, Bare Breeze is a refreshing super-premium, 100 percent juice with no added sugar or preservatives. The light, crisp blends come in…
bot introduces new lemon flavor to kids water line
Princeton, NJ (February 11, 2008) – bot®, the all-natural, low-sugar, fortified water for kids is launching its newest flavor, lemon bot, just in time for summer. lemon bot has a…
BIG RED INC. TO OPEN NEW MARKETING OFFICE IN INDIANAPOLIS
WACO, TEXAS– March 27, 2008 – Big Red, Inc., one of the nation‘s top 10 soft drink companies, will open a new marketing office in Indianapolis as part of its…
Review: Virgil’s Real Cola
Virgil’s Real Cola is a classic cola recipe made naturally using the finest cola ingredients (such as Kola Nut, clove bud oil, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, cassia oil, and orange, lemon…
The Flow: San Fran bottling bottled water, Purple adds Red Bull vet
DISTRIBUTION Hall of Fame Beverages announced that Corona, Cali.-based Automated Vending Technologies (AVT) will be distributing its products in their vending machines. • Mountain Valley Spring Company announced that it…