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Maryland Industry Groups Praise, Denounce New Container Deposit Proposal Maryland Industry Groups Praise, Denounce New Container Deposit Proposal

Maryland Industry Groups Praise, Denounce New Container Deposit Proposal

by Ray Latif,

A proposal to introduce a five cent deposit on beverage containers sold in Maryland has distributors and industry groups calling the plan "ill-conceived, outdated and ineffective," according to an article in the Baltimore Sun. State delegates Maggie McIntosh and John A. Olszewski Jr. have announced their intention to introduce a bill called “Recycle for Real," that would add Maryland to a list of 10 other states that require beverage container deposits.

Review: Vinki Review: Vinki

Review: Vinki

by BevNET.com Staff,

Vinki, a line of all-natural juice drinks made with apple cider vinegar, recently underwent a mild rebranding. The products are still being positioned as a digestive health beverage, but feature a new label design that has a more modern and good for you feel. Overall, it’s definitely an improved product, but it’s not totally there yet.

Pulse Provides Update on Distribution System

by Press Release,

DENVER, CO–(Marketwire – Jan 15, 2013) – The Pulse Beverage Corporation (“Pulse”), makers of PULSE brand of functional beverages and Cabana 100% Natural Lemonade, today announced that it has a…

CytoSport Introduces Evolve Protein Shake

by Press Release,

BENICIA, Calif., Jan. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — CytoSport, Inc., the industry leader in sports and active lifestyle nutrition products and makers of Muscle Milk, is excited to announce the launch…

Arrowhead Water Products Announces Sale of Business

by Press Release,

CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwire – Jan. 14, 2013) – Arrowhead Water Products Ltd. (“Arrowhead” or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:AWA) advises that, as previously announced, it entered into a Letter of Intent and…

Video: BevNET’s 2012 Year in Review Video: BevNET’s 2012 Year in Review

Video: BevNET’s 2012 Year in Review

by Ray Latif and Aaron Willette,

In this short video, we’ve compiled a month by month timeline of the headlines and news stories that shaped our coverage in 2012 and look to have a significant impact on ingredient trends, marketing, government regulation, and financing deals in the months to come.

Coca-Cola Addresses Obesity In New TV Spot Coca-Cola Addresses Obesity In New TV Spot

Coca-Cola Addresses Obesity In New TV Spot

by Max Rothman,

In response to growing concerns about rising rates of obesity in the U.S., the Coca-Cola Co., Inc. has produced a two-minute video advertisement, that “encourages everyone to be mindful that all calories count in managing your weight, including those in Coca-Cola products and in all foods and beverages,” according to a statement released today by the company.

Review: Frizzante Review: Frizzante

Review: Frizzante

by BevNET.com Staff,

Frizzante is a line of 100 percent natural sparkling juice drinks that comes in three flavors. For better or worse, the entire lineup is based on apple juice, meaning that the flavored varieties don’t actually have other fruits in them (they uses essences, a type of flavoring). The formulation of the drinks leads us to question the direction that the company has taken in its branding and packaging.