Beverage growth slows, CSDs hurt worst
The growth of liquid refreshment beverages in the U.S. fell to half the rate it charted in 2006, according to Beverage Digest. The newsletter’s survey found that all-channel LRG volume…
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Enhanced water not likely to grow as fast as predicted
The enhanced water market may not expand as much as had been previously predicted, according to one analyst that made those predictions. “We believe our 3-5 year forecast for the…
U.S. mayors resolve to trim bottled water
The U.S. Conference of Mayors passed a resolution Monday encouraging cities across the country to phase out city spending on bottled water, but the American Beverage Association called the measure…
Wrap up: InnoBev US Beverage Entrepeneur Forum
See the InnoBev photo gallery here By John Craven and John McKenna A partnership between BevNET.com and Zenith International saw the launch of a new era in beverage industry conferences…
Download your 2008 Fancy Food East show planner
DOWNLOAD SHOW PLANNER It’s time for the NASFT’s annual Summer Fancy Food show, held at the Javitts Center in New York City. BevNET.com will, as always, be on hand to…
AMA Finds High Fructose Syrup Unlikely to Be More Harmful to Health Than Other Caloric Sweeteners
CHICAGO, June 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — After studying current research, the American Medical Association (AMA) today concluded that high fructose syrup does not appear to contribute more to obesity than other…
BevNET 2008 IFT Expo preview
The 2008 Institute of Food Technologies Annual Meeting & Food Expo will be held in New Orleans this year from June 28th – July 1st at the New Orleans Morial…
Energy shot dispute confuses retailers
, BevNET.com Staff Writer A legal dispute between rival companies in the increasingly litigious energy shot category has confused retailers and left at least one company not involved in the…
Two shot at N. C. bottling plant
Two people were shot and killed Friday at the Sun-drop Bottling plant in Concord, N. C. The Charlotte Observer reported that a SunDrop employee called 911 at 10 a.m. and…
McDonalds tests in-store cooler cases, Red Bull
Beverage retailers could soon face an unexpected competitor: McDonalds. Advertising Age reported the golden arched-corporation continues to test the sale of bottled and canned drinks at about 150 locations. Selections…
Learn to Protect Your Beverage through Trademarks
Worried someone might steal your beverage marketing idea? Interested in locking down your intellectual property? BevNET Innovation will be hosting a live Web Chat with Gregg Sultan, a trademarks attorney…
Announcing the 2008 Bottled Water Guide
FREE: List Your Brand >> FREE: Subscribe & Get the Guide >> BevNET & Beverage Spectrum are preparing the 2008 Bottled Water Product Guide and we’re seeking bottled water brands…
Study says clinicians should monitor energy drink consumption
A new study suggests that clinicians should consider screening their patients for caffeine use to get a better understanding of caffeine’s long term impacts. Researchers at the University Of Massachusetts…
Discounts, rising costs will hurt bottlers’ bottom lines
NEW YORK – A Longbow Research analyst told the Associated Press Monday that heavy discounting and expected higher costs will likely cut into profits at soda bottlers for the next…