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Jan 7, 2013Last Updated Jan 7, 2013Big Red Partners Marketing Efforts With ‘A Good Day to Die Hard’Austin, TX January 7, 2013– Big Red, Inc. is partnering with 20th Century Fox on the February 14th release of “A Good Day to Die Hard,” the new installment of…Nov 21, 2012Last Updated Sep 9, 2015HyDrive Acquisition Adds To Growing Big Red PortfolioThe makers of the most widely consumed red carbonated soft drink are adapting but not changing with the times. Big Red, the Austin, TX, based producer of CSDs…Nov 20, 2012Last Updated Sep 9, 2015Big Red Acquires HyDrive EnergyBig Red, Inc. announced today that it has acquired HYDRIVE Energy, marketer of better-for-you energy drinks. The sale, orchestrated by Gary Smith (Big Red) and…Sep 7, 2012Last Updated Sep 6, 2012Pepsi Bottling Ventures and Big Red, Inc. Announce Distributor Agreement for the CarolinasAustin, TX (August 21, 2012) – Big Red, Inc., America’s original and #1 selling red soda, announced that it has reached a distribution agreement with largest…Jun 21, 2012Big Red Releases Online Comedy Videos Inspired by Classic Soda ExperimentsAUSTIN, TX— What do you get when two guys living with their mom have too much time and a penchant for recreating classic science experiments? Big Red’s new…May 9, 2012Big Red to Give Away Thousands of Prizes to Celebrate 75th AnniversaryBig Red soda’s under the cap points for prizes promotion will reward fans with vintage prizes at BigRedPrizes.com. Austin, TX (PRWEB) May 09, 2012 – This…Nov 11, 2011Last Updated Nov 11, 2011Big Red Launches Big Red ZeroBig Red Zero replacing Diet Big Red beginning this month Austin, TX (November 14, 2011) ? Big Red, America’s original and #1 selling red soda brand, announced…Oct 11, 2011Last Updated Oct 11, 2011Big Red Buys Thomas Kemper Soda CompanyAustin, TX (October 10, 2011) — Big Red, Inc. announced today that it has acquired the Thomas Kemper Soda Company. In a sale orchestrated by Kemper investor…Aug 24, 2011Last Updated Sep 9, 2015Gunning for Hunger: Street King Energy ShotIn his attempt to “go shot for shot with world hunger,” rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has enlisted a big ally: Big Red, that is. The company that makes the…Jul 9, 2010The Flow: PepsiCo vs. ScienceBlogs; FDA Reports on Food TaxesON TOP PepsiCo had a brief flirtation with the scientific community that didn't go all that well. Link USDA Report: Soda Tax Will Curb Obesity Rates Link Cott…Jul 6, 2010Big Red Goes RetroAs part of Big Red, Inc.'s product innovations for 2010, the company has launched Retro Big Red, sweetened with pure cane sugar, and reintroduced Big Red…May 8, 2009Big Red updates on Big BlueWaco, Texas (May 7, 2009) – Nearly 75 years ago, Big Red was developed in Waco, Texas and became known as the soft drink of the south. Recognized for its…