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The Flow: Coke Waters Africa

Promotions/Appearances The Coca-Cola Company announced that it has committed US $30MM over the next six years to provide access to safe drinking water to communities throughout Africa through its Replenish…

Chiquita launches line of frozen fruit smoothies

Grand Rapids, Mich. – Feb. 24, 2009 -Old Orchard Brands, the nation’s second largest frozen fruit juice manufacturer, today announced that it signed a licensing agreement with Chiquita to produce…

Democratic lawmakers propose BPA ban

Three Democratic lawmakers have introduced a federal bill that could ban the use of Bisphenol A (BPA) in food and beverage packaging. The chemical, found in packages from reusable bottles…

The Flow: Soda tax out; Mott’s Wake-up

Financials Jones Soda Co. announced results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2008. Revenue increased 4% to $6.1 million compared to $5.9 million in the fourth quarter…

Famed Tea and Herb Master B.W. Cooper Teams up with BYB

CHARLOTTE, NC-BAZZA High-Energy Tea-created by world-famous tea and herb master Barry W. Cooper-has joined the BYB Brands family of refreshing beverages. “BAZZA is high-energy ready-to-drink tea that creates the perfect…

2009 Night Club and Bar recap and gallery

Photo Gallery The 2009 Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show took place at the Las Vegas Convention Center on March 3rd and 4th. Attendees were club, bar and restaurant…

2009 Expo West: a surprisingly lively show

2009 EXPO WEST PHOTO GALLERY (Also includes photos from Supply Expo, co-located with Expo West) Taking a strong posture against a weakening economy, natural beverage companies and their crunchy compatriots…