ON TOP It has been widely reported in the media that New York City and state health departments want the federal government to provide a waiver that would let them bar the use of food stamps to buy sodas and other sugary drinks. Link ZUN founder Brian Stearns recently spoke with BevNET about the current […]
Purchase, N.Y. — (September 30, 2010)— Pepsi-Cola North America Beverages (PCNAB) has named Browning Harvey Limited (BHL) of St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada, its Donald M. Kendall Bottler of the Year for 2009. Named for PepsiCo's former chairman and founder, this is the highest honor bestowed upon PCNAB's bottling partners. BHL was recognized at PCNAB's national […]
ON TOP Guayakí CEO Chris Mann will be presenting as part of a special session, Investing in the World’s Forests, during the Clinton Global Initiative’s Sixth Annual Meeting. The company was selected for presentation for the way it addresses the challenges of economic empowerment. Link The U.S. International Trade Commission has issued a general exclusion […]
ON TOP The FDA has issued a warning letter to Dr Pepper Snapple Group. According to the agency, Canada Dry Sparkling Green Tea Ginger Ale is mislabeled with the claim that it is "enhanced" with "antioxidants" from green tea and vitamin C. Link 7UP has launched new packaging with updated graphics, and a new "Ridiculously […]
PURCHASE, N.Y., Sept. 7 /PRNewswire/ — PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE:PEP), one of the world's largest food and beverage businesses, today published its inaugural water report detailing the company's efforts to conserve and replenish water use in its operations and expand access to clean water across the globe. The release of the report, titled "Water Stewardship: Good […]
CHICAGO, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ — With the launch of Tropicana Trop50 Farmstand Apple, apple lovers can now pour a glassful of crisp apple flavor without an ounce of guilt. Trop50 Farmstand Apple delivers the goodness of juice with 50 percent less sugar and calories, and no artificial sweeteners. "The taste of Trop50 Farmstand Apple doesn't […]
PURCHASE, N.Y. and SAN DIEGO, Calif. – August 17, 2010 – PepsiCo (NYSE: PEP), the world's second-largest food and beverage business, and Senomyx, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNMX), a leading company focused on using proprietary technologies to discover and develop novel flavor ingredients for the food, beverage, and ingredient supply industries, announced today that they have entered […]
ON TOP In anticipation closing of its purchase of Coca-Cola Refreshments and Coca-Cola North America, the Coca-Cola Company has appointed 28 executives to lead its bottling and marketing operations, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Link BAWLS Acquisition has reintroduced 43 percent of its total distribution base from 2009, according to a recent release. The company […]
ON TOP Despite New Leaf Brands' growth, the company still had to cut back on staff. Link Hansen Natural reported increased sales in the second quarter of 2010. Its Monster energy drink sales helped boost revenue, resulting in market share gains and earnings per share of $0.69 on $365.7 million in revenue. Link ON THE […]
ON TOP The American Beverage Association denounced new NYC subway ads that are intended to raise awareness of sodas’ nutritional content as “misleading.” Link Vibranz Kombucha, the first raw kombucha brand to return to Whole Foods Shelves, was reviewed by BevNET. Link ON THE SHELVES The Chill Group, Inc has launched Just Chill, a natural […]
PURCHASE, N.Y., July 19 /PRNewswire/ — In a multimedia marketing campaign that launches today, Pepsi MAX boldly invites American consumers to taste for themselves that when it comes to maximum taste and zero calories, Pepsi MAX conquers the competition. That's the message in a remake of the iconic "Diner" commercial that aired during Super Bowl […]
PURCHASE, NY – JULY 1, 2010 – The Pepsi Refresh Project, a more than $20 million initiative designed by Pepsi to fund good ideas, big and small, that help refresh our world, is pledging $1.3 million to fund ideas to support communities in the Gulf States. The Pepsi Refresh Project: Do Good for the Gulf […]
ON TOP New CEO for Red Bull North America – Stefan Kozak, the head of Red Bull's operations in Latin America and in Canada, has been named as the new CEO of Red Bull North America. Link Vita Coco founder and CEO Michael Kirban said his company will continue to operate much as it has, […]
PURCHASE, N.Y., June 4 /PRNewswire/ — PepsiCo today launched an innovation incubator program called PepsiCo10, an open call for promising start-ups in media, communications and technology. In this unprecedented initiative, PepsiCo will select up to 10 aspiring entrepreneurial groups, match them with industry mentors, and join with them to activate pilot programs with PepsiCo brands. […]
