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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…

Red Bull to Introduce Cola

BevNET Staff Writer   Energy drink giant Red Bull is preparing to launch a natural cola brand in seven countries, BevNET has learned. Branded Red Bull Simply Cola, the product…

Cott Corporation Appoints David Gibbons as Interim CEO

Cott Corporation’s board of directors announced this morning that board member David T. Gibbons will take over as interim CEO after Brent Wills stepped down. The Wall Street Journal reported…

Expo West Explosion!

@@img View the 2008 Expo West Gallery here and Jeffrey Klineman Yoga Moms, Good Lifers, Hippies, Crunchies and Granola-Heads – they were all there and they were all selling at…

Energy drinks continue to grow, but growth is slowing

Energy drink growth at convenience stores is slowing, but still strong, according to Beverage Business Insights. BBI reported that Nielsen scanner data showed a 20 percent growth in the segment…

CSD prices trend upward in U.S. grocery stores

Carbonated Soft Drink prices in most grocery stores rose last year, with San Francisco and Miami rising the highest, according to Beverage Digest. BD tracked prices of 192-oz packages sold…