Diet Pepsi MAX: “Wake Up, People!”
@@img1PURCHASE, NY – June 2007 – Americans are tired of being tired. According to a new survey commissioned by Diet Pepsi MAX, an invigorating zero-calorie cola with ginseng and more…
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2007 World Tea Expo Recap
by John Craven and Matt Kennedy, BevNET Editors View the Photo Gallery More than 300 exhibitors and 5,000 buyers gathered in Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center, June 9-11,…
National Beverage Adds ‘FIZZ’ to NASDAQ
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ:FIZZ) has completed its previously announced move to the NASDAQ Global Select Market, with trading commencing yesterday under the ticker symbol FIZZ. Existing shareholders…
Coming to an energy drink near you: MG of Caffeine
Most energy drinks would begin to disclose their caffeine content under a policy being considered by the American Beverage Association (ABA). A pair of ABA committees recently approved a recommendation…
The Coca-Cola Company, Campbell Soup Company and Coca-Cola Enterprises Sign Agreement for Distribution of Campbell’s Beverage Portfolio
Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB), Coca-Cola North America (CCNA) and Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. (NYSE:CCE) today announced that the companies have entered into an agreement for distribution of Campbell’s single-serve beverage portfolio.…
Announcing the 2007 Bottled Water Buyer’s Guide
@@img1BevNET & Beverage Spectrum are preparing the 2007 Bottled Water Buyer’s Guide. We’re seeking bottled water brands that are sold in the United States. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: FRIDAY, JULY 27,…
THE COCA-COLA COMPANY TO ACQUIRE GLACÉAU, MAKER OF VITAMINWATER, FOR $4.1 BILLION
ATLANTA and WHITESTONE, NY, May 25, 2007 – The Coca-Cola Company today announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Energy Brands, Inc., known as glacéau, and its full…
2007 FMI Show Recap
View the Photo Gallery @@img1The 2007 FMI Show, held May 6-8 in Chicago, showcased over 70 beverage companies and their brands. Beverage exhibits could be found on the FMI show…
‘Cocaine’ Energy Drink Pulled From Shelves Nationwide
NEW HAVEN, CT – May 7, 2007 – An energy drink called Cocaine has been from pulled from stores nationwide amid concerns about its name, the company that produces it…
Bravo Brands Downsizes — CEO Roy Warren Out
Bravo Brands, Inc., who develops and markets RTD dairy drinks under several licensed brands through CCE, has undergone a drastic downsizing from 62 to 28 employees. This includes CEO Roy…
BooKoo Seen as Coke Consolidated’s Replacement for Rockstar
According to Beverage Business Insights, Coca-Cola Consolidated is considering BooKoo Energy Drink as a replacement for Rockstar Energy Drink, which was kicked out of the portfolio on April 30, 2007.…
2007 FMI Show Planner
@@img1Download BevNET.com Show Guide The 2007 FMI Show will be held May 6-8 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. The show is co-located with the Fancy Food Show and All…
Reports: Coke to Get Vitamin(water) Boost
Beverage analysts responded with sharpened pencils to reports that enhanced water maker Glaceau might soon be partially or fully acquired by the Coca-Cola Co. Glaceau, which only last year sold…
Red Bull NA Chief Quits
The CEO of Red Bull North America will vacate his position by the end of the month, according to industry publication Beverage Business Insights. The resignation of Dan Ginsberg, CEO…