PBG’s Muscle Milk pickup a message to Pepsi?
and Matt Casey Over the past year, Muscle Milk has evolved into the standard-bearer for protein-enhanced drinks. So when the Pepsi Bottling Group announced late last week that it had…
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Cott, Jones report growing financial losses
The third quarter financial reports of two second-tier CSD companies may offer a cautionary tale to beverage firms considering a partnership with retail giants. Jones Soda and Cott Corporation announced…
The Pepsi Bottling Group signs agreement to distribute Muscle Milk
SOMERS, NY, November 6, 2008 – The Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. (NYSE: PBG) today announced that it has signed an agreement with CytoSport, Inc. to distribute Muscle Milk, the leader…
Red Bull to introduce an energy shot in 2009
, Assistant Editor Red Bull will enter the fast-growing energy shot market in 2009, according to Patrice Radden, spokeswoman for Red Bull North America. “We recognize that some consumers are…
Branded ingredients, Probiotics and Cosmetic ingredients major trends from SupplySide West
Photo Gallery >> , BevNET staff Over 1,000 companies gathered at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas from October 22-24 for SupplySide West. The show is a major forum…
Government scrutiny of BPA unlikely to affect beverages
, Assistant Editor Washington politicians are questioning the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s handling of a chemical used in beverage can linings. Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA) separately and Reps. John…
2008 New Beverage Guide and Best of 2008 Awards
DEADLINE: OCTOBER 31, 2008 NEW BEVERAGE GUIDE + BEST OF 2008 ENTRY FORM >> $345 US submission fee per brand. IMPORTANT: If you already signed up for the Best of…
InterBev 2008 Stresses Innovation
BevNET.com’s coverage is sponsored by Checkbox FieldTrak, an easy to use solution for managing the sales activities of your beverage sales team. Learn more Photo Gallery >> Over 300 exhibitors…
CCE’s third quarter report betrays tension, dangers
Coca-Cola Enterprises filed their third-quarter earnings report this week, and analysts say the report betrays increasing tension between the bottler and Coca-Cola and danger for the beverage sector as a…
Coca-Cola Announces Plans to Place Calorie Information on Front of Packages in the U.S.
ATLANTA, Oct 24, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Coca-Cola North America today announced it plans to place calories-per-serving and servings-per-container information on the front of all packages for its entire U.S.…
Dr Pepper Snapple Group breaks ground on $120 million South California facility
VICTORVILLE, Calif., /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Representatives of Dr Pepper Snapple Group(NYSE:DPS)joined elected officials from throughout Victor Valley to officially break ground on the company’s beverage production and distribution center in Victorville.…
Economy, price gains hit beverage market, help private label
The economy took a toll on the beverage industry in the third quarter of 2008, according to scanner data reviewed by Morgan Stanley Analyst Bill Pecoriello. Pecoriello said volumes declined…
BevNET’s 2008 New Beverage Guide
NEW BEVERAGE GUIDE + BEST OF 2008 ENTRY FORM >> IMPORTANT: If you already signed up for the Best of 2008 awards, you do NOT need to sign up again.…
Coca-Cola posts resillient third quarter results
Coca-Cola appears to have weathered the current economic climate better than its chief rival, according to its third-quarter earnings report released Wednesday. The world’s largest beverage manufacturer reported global volume,…