University of Michigan re-admits Coke
Nearly four months after a high-profile decision to ban Coca-Cola from campus, the University of Michigan is restocking its Coke machines. The school is one of about 10 that quit…
Review: Carpe Diem
Dietrich Mateschitz, founder of Red Bull GmbH, has a new project: Carpe Diem. Carpe Diem is both a philosophy and a brand, whose goal is to offer ancient knowledge to…
Parents Sue Soft Drink Companies Over Benzene in Kids’ Drinks
WASHINGTON, DC – April 11, 2006 – Two soft-drink companies were sued Tuesday by parents complaining that there might be cancer-causing benzene in kids’ drinks. Attorneys filed class-action lawsuits against…
Review: Dr Pepper Berries and Cream
Dr Pepper Berries & Cream combines the one of a kind flavor of Dr Pepper with the smooth indulgent taste of cream and a refreshing hint of berry. Get lost…
Coca-Cola Consolidated Acquires Cinnabon from Brain-Twist
BevNET has learned that Coca-Cola Consolidated, the nation’s second largest Coca-Cola bottler, has agreed to purchase the Cinnabon ready-to-drink iced coffee brand from New York-based Brain Twist Inc. Coca-Cola Consolidated…
Review: Goose Island
Hailing from Chicago, Goose Island is a great regional manufacturer of beer and gourmet sodas. Recently, they redesigned and expanded their soda lineup. Check out our reviews for the latest.…
Review: The Beast
The Beast and Beast Zero Energy Drinks are made in Austria by Prima Drinks, a subsidiary of Macro Group GmbH, and is a true Austrian Energy drink.…
PepsiCo Responds to Glaceau
PepsiCo has denied having any nefarious intent in the way it designed and launched its enhanced water brand SoBe Life Water. The company’s response came quick on the heels of…
Glaceau cries copycat against Pepsico
Energy Brands, the parent company of the Glaceau vitaminwater line, yesterday filed a lawsuit against PepsiCo and its subsidiary SoBe, which recently launched its own enhanced water product, SoBe Lifewater,…
Review: Caballo Negro “Double Kick”
Caballo Negro Energy Drink has a 16-ounce version of its energy drink. The new product, nicknamed “Double Kick” also features improved flavor and packaging.…
Review: Black Hole Energy Drink
Black Hole Energy Drink is a new entry into the category that uses the powerful imagery of a black hole. Will this matter to consumers or the industry? We don’t…
The AriZona Maverick
Calling him the “blue-collar anti-CEO,” Time Magazine featured a story on Don Vultaggio, the co-founder of AriZona Iced Tea, in a special section on “Business Mavericks” this week (April 10,…
IZZE® Beverage Company Names John Bello Chairman of the Board
@@img1 BOULDER, Colo. (Apr. 4, 2006) – IZZE Beverage Company, the leader in the emerging sparkling juice category, has appointed SoBe founder and former CEO John Bello to chairman of…
Review: Honest Ade: Pomegranate Blue
The nation’s first organic pomegranate drink combines the antioxidant power and great taste not just of pomegranate but also of blueberries. It’s got less than half the calories of those…