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Organic Gemini Hires JWALK

NEW YORK — Organic Gemini, the Brooklyn-based maker of healthful beverages and snacks, has selected JWALK (www.jwalkny.com) as its advertising agency of record, Doug Jacob, JWALK co-founder and CEO, announced …

Members of Coca-Cola Board of Directors to Retire

ATLANTA — The Board of Directors of The Coca-Cola Company today announced former Ambassador Donald F. McHenry and Swedish businessman Jacob Wallenberg will not stand for re-election to the Board…

5-hour Energy Introduces Cherry Flavor

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — February 20, 2014 – Living Essentials, LLC continues to support military causes with the introduction of a new, limited edition cherry flavor of 5-hour ENERGY®. From …

Vita ICE Adds Cranberry and Cucumber Lime

WATERTOWN, Wis. — Klarbrunn, Inc. is excited to expand Vita ICE with two new flavors: Cranberry and Cucumber Lime. Following the successful launch of Vita ICE in March, the line…

PepsiCo Responds to Trian’s Call for Restructure

As reported today, investment firm Trian Partners released a white paper and letter to the PepsiCo board, reiterating its belief that PepsiCo should split its beverage and snack businesses into two independent public companies. Trian believes that the restructure would sustain growth and benefit the company and its shareholders. Shortly after the story’s publication, PepsiCo e-mailed BevNET with a response.

Trian Reiterates Belief in Splitting PepsiCo’s Snacks and Beverages

Trian remains adamant in its belief that PepsiCo should split its snacks and beverages into two independent public companies. PepsiCo, which has been steadfast in its “Power of One” platform, hasn’t budged. The company believes that the strategy allows for “full coordination across the food and beverage operating systems, while also unlocking opportunities to create value across the business.”

Love Beets Launches Line of Beet Juice With No Added Sugar

PHILADELPHIA — They’re purple, packed with flavor and “beeting” kale in a superfood showdown. Love Beets – a delicious line of premium, all-natural, ready-to-eat beets – announced the launch of…

Pleasant Kids Launches Organic Apple Juice

BURBANK, Calif. — Pleasant Kids, Inc. (OTCQB: NYBD) (the “Company”), America’s premium supplier of naturally balanced pH-8.0+ spring water for children, announces the launch of its organic apple juice. The…