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National Beverage Corp. Gives Shareholders $2.55 Per Share

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

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 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

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…

PepsiCo Declares Quarterly Dividend

PURCHASE, N.Y., Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors of PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE: PEP) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.5375 per share of PepsiCo common stock.  The…

Mix1 Relaunches Nutritional Shakes in the Natural Channel

Boulder, Colorado – November 28, 2012 — mix1® Nutritional Shakes made with Natural Ingredients for active lifestyles unveils newly packaged fruit flavored shakes.  This marks the much anticipated return of…

Durbin and Blumenthal Remain Stalemated by FDA

While Sens. Richard Durbin (D-IL) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) continue to push the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for greater regulation and oversight of the energy drink category, for now, all they’re getting is bureaucratic consideration.

Review: Next10 Energy

Next 10 Energy Shot is a new energy drink created by a neurosurgeon with the aim of offering a healthier and better performing product than what is currently on the market. While the product has a visually appealing design and a relatively enjoyable flavor, we're not sure as to what the point of differentiation is for this product.

KonaRed Fuels Natural Energy in Soft Serve Frozen Yogurt

Kalaheo, Hawaii and Broomfield, Colo. (November 26, 2012) – KonaRed is the key ingredient in the next flavor innovation by TCBY. Leading the frozen yogurt market in better-for-you, great-tasting products,…