BevNET World Tea Expo Preview
The 2008 World Tea Expo will take place from May 30-June 1 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Over 300 exhibitors and 4,000+ buyers are expected at…
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Boo Koo changes company’s name, focus, board
, BevNET Staff Writer In the wake of a financial statement in which the company reported profits falling by 93 percent, Boo Koo Beverage Company is changing its name, changing…
BevNET’s 2008 National Restaurant Association show review
View our photos from the show floor! Although BevNET didn’t make it to hear Senator McCain’s address on Monday morning, we did walk the exhibit floor on Tuesday, the fourth…
Wendy the Snapple Lady and Dr Pepper Snapple Group part ways
Wendy the Snapple Lady is now just Wendy. The long-time spokeswoman and the Dr Pepper Snapple Group parted ways recently over a contract disagreement, according to Newsday. Wendy Kaufman told…
International Council of Beverages Associations Adopts Groundbreaking Guidelines on Marketing to Children
WASHINGTON, May 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The International Council of Beverages Associations (ICBA), the worldwide trade association representing the non-alcoholic beverage industry, today adopted guidelines on marketing to children. The American…
BevNET and Zenith’s “InnoBev US” Beverage Entrepreneur Conference
– May 21 — Event is sold out — please click the “Wait List” link below if you are interested in being contacted should spaces open. -May 7 update: InnoBev adds…
Coca-Cola exploring new sweetener for beverages
, BevNET Staff Writer Coca-Cola is exploring beverage applications for Truvia – the natural, zero-calorie sweetener the company co-developed with Cargill – but a representative from the company declined to…
Starbucks to roll out energy modifier
Starbucks has taken the energy drink concept out of the cooler case and moved it to the coffee bar. The Seattle coffee chain will start offering customers a 50 cent…
Energy drinks up, CSDs down in convenience channel
Energy drink sales continued to surge while CSD sales continued to flounder in the four weeks ending April 19. ACNielsen data reported by Bank of America’s Bryan Spillane showed energy…
BevNET.com 2008 FMI show recap
View the FMI 2008 Show Photos Here The 2008 FMI Show held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas from May 4 – 7, showcased over 25 beverage…
Pepsi reduces plastic in half-liter non-carbonated beverage bottles by 20%
PURCHASE, N.Y., May 6, 2008 – Pepsi is introducing its lightest 500mL flavored non-carbonated beverage bottle yet. The company has reduced the plastic in this bottle by 20%, which will…
Steaz maker draws $11 million private investment
NEWTOWN, PA, May 7, 2008 — The Healthy Beverage Company, makers of Steaz® Sparkling Green Teas and Steaz® Energy, has received $11 million in private financing to fuel expansion of…
Schultz: Starbucks to enter energy drink market
Starbucks’ CEO Howard Schultz announced in a letter to the company’s partners that the coffee giant would bring three new RTDs to the market – including an energy drink. An…
A look back at Fancy Food/All Things Organic
The Fancy Food and All Things Organic shows held at Chicago from April 26-29 brought together about 800 exhibitors, with about 30 hawking beverages. Clearly in the minority, and presenting…