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…

Review: Green Tea Energy

Green Tea Energy is the first and only certified 100% organic energy shot. It includes B vitamins, agave nectar for sweetening, less than 100mg of caffeine and many antioxidant fruit…

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…

Review: Envy

Envy is a premium 100% sparkling fruit juice juice that’s fortified with vitamins A, C, D & Calcium and is all natural with no sugar added. While carbonated juice isn’t…

Function fires five to retune for 2009

Fast-growing enhanced water brand Function Drinks has fired five members of its sales staff in the new year to tune its organization for 2009 and take advantage of a fertile…

PepsiCo releases sustainable development report

PepsiCo announced today the publication of its fourth annual sustainable development report, a comprehensive overview of the company’s progress in addressing economic, environmental and social challenges. Based on Global Reporting…

Review: Zero-calorie SoBe Lifewater

Zero-calorie SoBe Lifewater is Pepsi’s first PureVia (stevia) sweetened beverage to hit the market. Available in three flavors, this product uses a blend of erythritol and stevia to achieve optimal…

Review: Mojava Black

Mojava Black is a unique coffee drink that has no carbonation and no dairy.…

Constar bottle manufacturer declares bankruptcy

Plastic bottle manufacturer Constar filed for bankruptcy protection Wednesday, six years after its 2002 spinoff from Crown Holdings. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that Constar prearranged the bankruptcy with key creditors…