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Stevia looms large at SupplySide West

Stevia-sweetened concept beverages were in abundant supply at SupplySide West, held in Las Vegas from Nov 11 to 14 at the Venetian & Sands Expo. SupplySide West is an annual…

Costco to drop Coke amid price dispute

Costco has ceased restocking Coca-Cola products following a pricing dispute between the beverage firm and the wholesaler. The office of Richard Galanti, Coscto’s Chief Financial Officer, confirmed the development, and…

Deutsche Bank: enhanced water and isotonics blending

Deutsche Bank issued a report on the beverage industry last week, with conclusions that call for erasing the already-fading line between enhanced waters and sports drinks and that depict a grim…

Kronik adds distribution in Arizona

PHOENIX, AZ. – KroniCo, LLC. The makers of KRONIK ENERGY and a pioneer in the growing energy drink segment, has announced a strategic partnership with The Nackard Bottling Co., based…

Skinny Water Quenches the Desert Heat in Arizona

BALA CYNWYD, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Skinny Nutritional Corp. (OTCBB:SKNY), the maker of Skinny Water® and a leader in the zero-calorie enhanced water category, announced today that Skinny Water will now be distributed…

Native Waters Introduces New 700 ml Bottle

Newton, MA (PRWEB) November 14, 2009 — Responding to demand for larger-sized bottles, Native Waters, LLC will now offer its sustainable bottled water in a new 700 ml size. Proving…

The Coca-Cola Company Begins Global Launch of Innovative PlantBottle

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Coca-Cola Company announced today that beverages in its innovative PlantBottle™ packaging are beginning to arrive on store shelves in select markets throughout the world, initiating the Company’s journey…

FDA To Look Into Safety of Caffeinated Alcoholic Beverages

The Food and Drug Administration today notified nearly 30 manufacturers of caffeinated alcoholic beverages that it intends to look into the safety and legality of their products. “The increasing popularity…