Speculation Has Hershey Foods CEO as Next Coke Chief
Various media organizations are reporting that Richard H. Lenny, CEO of Hershey Foods Corporation since 2001, will step down to become the new CEO of The Coca-Cola Co. Stay tuned.…
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Clearly Canadian Enters into Distribution Arrangements in Pacific Northwest
Clearly Canadian Beverage Corporation (OTCBB:CCBC) (TSX:CLV) today announced that it has entered into new distribution arrangements with Columbia Distributing Company (“Columbia”) and expanded distribution arrangements with Walton Beverage Company (“Walton”).…
Pepsi-Cola North America to Launch ‘Pepsi Edge,’ a Full-Flavored Cola with 50% Less Sugar, Carbs and Calories
@@img1 Pepsi-Cola North America today announced at its national bottlers convention in Las Vegas that it will launch Pepsi Edge, the first full-flavored cola with 50% less sugar, carbohydrates and…
Jones Soda Co. Announces Fourth Quarter and 2003 Year-End Financial Results
Jones Soda Co. (the “Company” or “Jones”) (OTC:JSDA) (TSXVE:JSD), today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2003. Net sales for the fourth quarter of…
Hansen Beverage Company Awarded Exclusive Contract to Supply 64 Oz. Shelf Stable Ready-to-Drink 100% Apple and 100% Apple Grape Juices for California State WIC Program
Hansen Natural Corporation (Nasdaq:HANS) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Hansen Beverage Company, has received official confirmation that it has been awarded an exclusive three-year contract by the State…
Beverage Digest/Maxwell Ranks U.S. Soft Drink Industry for 2003
In 2003, the U.S. carbonated soft drink (CSD) industry posted volume growth of only +0.6% overall, according to the new Beverage Digest/Maxwell all-channel data. That growth rate represents a slight…
Lower in Carbs, High in Taste and Nutrition…Snapple-a-Day is Introducing a New Fat-Free, Low-Carb Lifestyle Nutritional Beverage
Snapple-a-Day(TM) is providing another mouth-watering way for carb-conscious consumers to reduce carbs and fat in their diets and get needed vitamins and minerals with new Snapple-a-Day Fit for a Low…
Jones Soda Co. Appoints Al Rossow to Its Board of Directors
Jones Soda Co. (the “Company” or “Jones Soda”) (OTC:JSDA)(TSX Venture Exchange:JSD), announced today that it has appointed Mr. Al Rossow to its Board of Directors. Mr. Rossow has had extensive…
Coke Having Trouble in UK Using “Pure” on Dasani Label
While this will come as no surprise to anyone in the beverage industry, the UK media is having a field day over the fact that Dasani is simply purified “tap…
Harry and David Carries IZZE Sparkling Juice in 147 Stores Nationwide
Harry and David has Discovered Pure Refreshment. IZZE Beverage Company, a leader in the Sparkling Juice market, has been shipping IZZE to Harry and David stores across the country. Harry…
XStream Beverage Group, Inc. Acquires Maui Juice Company
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 2, 2004 — XStream Beverage Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: XSBG) today announced it has completed the acquisition of the Maui Juice Company. Founded in 1986,…
New Premium Look Reinforces Craft-Brewed Quality; Thomas Kemper Soda Co. Introduces New Packaging
SEATTLE — In the premium soda category, Thomas Kemper Soda’s commitment to handcrafted quality is second to none. Starting soon, the same delicious, premium soda will arrive on store shelves…
THE COCA-COLA COMPANY NAMES DONALD R. KNAUSS PRESIDENT OF NORTH AMERICA OPERATING UNIT
TO: ALL EMPLOYEES WORLDWIDE Based on my ongoing review of operations and plans for the North America SBU and my recent conversations with bottlers, customers and key leadership in the…
Boulder Valley School District Leads The Way in Colorado With IZZE Natural Sparkling Fruit Juice
BOULDER, CO (February 13, 2004) – Boulder Valley School District has discovered pure refreshment. In January of this year, The American Academy of Pediatrics released a statement declaring childhood obesity…