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PepsiCo names North American CEO

PepsiCo Inc. on Friday said effective immediately, John Compton will take on the newly created role of chief executive officer for North American operations, as the soft drink maker moves…

Red Bull Challenges Redline in Trademark Dispute

It started as a simple trademark-infringement spat, with Red Bull, the Goliath of the energy-drink business, claiming the packaging of competitor Redline is “confusingly similar” to Red Bull’s. But the…

You Mean Lipton Green Can’t Save my Life?

It’s not just the green tea, but a bunch of other elements along with the green tea, that seem to be helping Japanese green tea drinkers have longer lives, according…

Ludicrous Hardcore Energy Brands Undergo New Ownership

@@img1California – September 14, 2006 – The new and exciting business opportunity was only one of the reasons David Eaton, now CEO and President of Mix Master Beverage Company, decided…

Nelson Peltz and Mike Weinstein Win Board Seats with Heinz

Corporate activist Nelson Peltz and another dissident investor who campaigned for changes at H.J. Heinz Co. appear to have won seats on the famed ketchup maker’s board, according to preliminary…

airforce Nutrisoda and edun LIVE apparel Dress for Success

MINNEAPOLIS, (Sept. 5, 2006) – airforce® Nutrisoda® is launching their new socially conscious campaign “Style Conscience” in the month of September. This multi-faceted promotion is designed to raise awareness as…

Ten More for Tata?

Massive Indian beverage conglomerate Tata Tea may buy up to another 10 percent of Energy Brands, the marketer of Glaceau’s vitaminwater, smartwater, and the like. Tata bought approximately 30 percent…

Drink Up! Honest Tea Promotes Fair Trade Month

Bethesda, MD – (September 1, 2006) – Honest Tea, the maker of the best-selling brand of organic bottled tea, is supporting Fair Trade month by donating five cents of every…