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Study finds mercury in HFCS, findings questioned

A pair of recent studies found mercury contamination in high-fructose corn syrup and products containing the sweetener, USA Today reported Tuesday, but several groups question the studies’ relevance. The studies,…

Jones Soda to launch GABA drinks this spring

Jones Soda Co. will launch a beverage built around Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a calm- and focus-inducing neutraceutical, this spring, and they’ll be the only beverage firm to offer the ingredient…

2009 Winter Fancy Food: Recap, Photos and Videos

The 2009 Winter Fancy Food Show took place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco from January 18-20, showcasing over 60 beverage companies and their brands. The attitude at the…

Red Bull Energy Shot Unveiled

Red Bull has chosen to mimic its well-known can and label in the packaging for its forthcoming energy shot, BevNET has learned. The 2 oz. shot, which will be available…

Coca-Cola Sued Over Deceptive vitaminwater Claims

NEW YORK, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire/ — A class action lawsuit was filed late yesterday in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California against the Coca-Cola Company…

NARMS: 48% of retailers say the recession has hurt projects

Stevens Point, WI .. With gloom and doom predictions dominating the retail landscape, NARMS International decided to poll its members on how the current economic recession is affecting their specific…

Download your 2009 Fancy Food Winter show planner

It’s time for the NASFT’s annual Winter Fancy Food show, held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. As always, BevNET.com will be on hand to cover and report on…

Judge denies Hansen injunction against Redline

A federal judge recently denied an attempt by Monster Energy marketer Hansen Beverage Co. to hamper rival energy brand Redline, produced by VPX, by derailing its advertising claims. Hansen’s suit…

BevNET’s 2008 New Beverage Guide

From Iced Teas to Energy Shots, take a look at the BevNET.com New Beverage Guide for a record of the beverage products introduced in 2008. From Activ Water to Zym…

ABA calls NY tax a ‘money grab’

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — In response to Governor Paterson’s proposed sales tax on beverages, as mentioned in his State of the State Address, Susan Neely, president and CEO of…

Planned Merger of Rudy Beverages and MHLI Terminated

Marshall Holdings International, Inc. (OTCBB: MHLI) — “Marshall Holdings has completed its due diligence with regard to the planned merger of Rudy Beverage and has decided that it is not…