CSD declines slowing, energy drink gains stabilizing
CSD volumes declined at a lower rate over the four weeks ending on August 10 than they had over the previous three months, according to Morgan Stanley Analyst Bill Peroriello.…
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Clearly Canadian Beverages Signs Bottling Deal with Cott Corporation
TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Clearly Canadian Brands (OTCBB:CCBEF) (the “Company“) today announced that it has signed an agreement with Cott Corporation, the largest private bottling group in the world, to bottle Clearly Canadian…
2008 Bottled Water Guide – Free Download
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Dr Pepper Snapple Group Takes Minority Stake in Big Red, Inc.
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc., (NYSE: DPS) has reached an agreement to acquire a minority interest in Big Red, Inc., the company today announced.…
Attitude Drinks buys Slammers, Blenders names
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Attitude Drinks Incorporated, a beverage brand development and marketing company, announced today the acquisition of a portfolio of intellectual properties previously owned…
Tazo Tea Joins Pepsi/Lipton Partnership
SEATTLE, PURCHASE, N.Y. and ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. – August 19, 2008 – Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX), PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE: PEP) and Unilever (NYSE: UN, UL) today announced a licensing…
Jones Soda Announces the Appointment of Michael O’Brien as Chief Financial Officer
SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jones Soda Co. (NASDAQ: JSDA), a leader in the premium soda category and known for its unique branding and relevant marketing, is excited to announce the executive appointment of…
Researchers find Red Bull may raise stroke risk
Australian researchers discovered that Red Bull could be hazardous to your health – in a new way this time. Just one can of sugar-free Red Bull, according to the researchers,…
Coca-Cola Consolidated prices, profits up
Coca-Cola Consolidated announced a 30 percent jump in its second quarter profits compared to last year, with net income climbing from $11.7 million to $15.2 million. During the same period,…
AriZona Partner Sells Out
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NextFoods announces strategic investment from venture capital firm Maveron LLC
Boulder, CO, August 5, 2008 – NextFoods, the new functional food company formed by Organic and Natural Products industry pioneer Steve Demos (Founder and former President of WhiteWave, Inc., makers…
Distributor to acquire SOCKO energy drink maker
LAS VEGAS, NV, Aug 05, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) — Marshall Holdings International, Inc. announces its intentions to acquire Vitality Beverage, the parent company of the “SOCKO” energy drink.…
July beverage growth small despite discounts
Soft drink volumes climbed 1-2 percent in July despite heavy discount promotions, according to Alton Stump, an analyst with Longbow Research. Coke and Pepsi continued 24-pack discount promotions from June…
PepsiCo jumps ahead in stevia battle
Over the past several years, Coca-Cola regularly made press announcements about its partnership with Cargill, and their joint “Truvia” stevia-based sweetener. The gist of those announcements boiled down to “it’s…