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BevNET Announces its Best of 2012 Award Winners BevNET Announces its Best of 2012 Award Winners

BevNET Announces its Best of 2012 Award Winners

by Ray Latif,

BevNET.com is pleased to announce its Best of 2012 award winners. Selecting from a pool of nearly 300 new product introductions, brand revamps, and line extensions, an overarching theme of health and wellness dominated this year’s list of winners. From cold pressed, high-pressure processed juices, to beverages infused with emerging functional ingredients, to natural energy drinks, the 17 award winners represent brands that have become key drivers of innovation in the beverage industry.

WhiteWave Foods Announces Sale of Assets to Morningstar Foods

by Press Release,

Transaction to Occur as Part of Dean Foods Company Sale of Morningstar Division to Saputo Inc. DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The WhiteWave Foods Company (the “Company”) (NYSE: WWAV) today announced that it had…

National Beverage Corp. Gives Shareholders $2.55 Per Share

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ:FIZZ) today confirmed that its Board of Directors has chosen to distribute $2.55 per share to its shareholders. “Additionally, amidst a jubilant reception of…

Cobá’s Ventura Meets With Obama To Discuss New Small Business Initiatives Cobá’s Ventura Meets With Obama To Discuss New Small Business Initiatives

Cobá’s Ventura Meets With Obama To Discuss New Small Business Initiatives

by Max Rothman,

As the White House administration aims to avoid the so-called “fiscal cliff,” President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden met with small business representatives from a range of industries earlier this week. Cobá co-founder Arnulfo Ventura was one of those representatives and shared his ideas for change, in particular, scaled labor practices and reduced capital gains taxes.

PepsiCo Taps Brett O’Brien as New Gatorade Chief for North America PepsiCo Taps Brett O’Brien as New Gatorade Chief for North America

PepsiCo Taps Brett O’Brien as New Gatorade Chief for North America

by Ray Latif,

PepsiCo has named Brett O'Brien, a 12-year veteran of the company, as senior vice president and general manager of Gatorade’s North American business, according to an internal memo obtained by The Chicago Tribune. O'Brien takes the reins of the number one selling sports drink brand following the departure of Sarah Robb O'Hagan, who left PepsiCo in August.

Watch Live Now: Brewbound Session Craft Beer Conference Watch Live Now: Brewbound Session Craft Beer Conference

Watch Live Now: Brewbound Session Craft Beer Conference

by BevNET.com Staff,

Brewbound.com –  BevNET.com’s website dedicated to covering the craft beer industry – is hosting the Brewbound Session Winter ’12 from San Diego. Those unable to attend the event can watch…