Pepsi brass predicts 2008 will be a challenging year
Pepsi executives said Wednesday that they will lean heavily on Diet Pepsi Max and SoBe Life Water to meet their reaffirmed 2008 prediction of 3 percent to 5 percent case…
Idaho Psychiatrist blames energy drinks for girl’s psychosis
BY MATT CASEY, BEVNET.COM STAFF WRITER After an Idaho teen last week complained of demonic possession and threatened to harm herself with a knife, her psychiatrist blamed her actions on…
Review: BibiCaffe: New Flavors
BibiCaffe are imported Italian style carbonated soft drinks. Their latest additions are an almond flavor and a lemon flavor.…
Review: Mix 1 Tangerine
Mix1, a meal replacement beverage, has added a new flavor: Tangerine. How does this latest flavor stack up against the other four?…
Review: Xing Tea
Xing Tea, which is currently being represented by Cott, is a new competitor to AriZona that uses cane sugar and what the manufacturer hopes is better looking packaging.…
Review: Sparkling Yunker (pronounced yoon keru)
SATO Healthcare Innovation. Established in 1915, Sato Pharmaceutical has recognized the importance of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, and their role in supporting and promoting a healthy lifestyle. Over the years, the…
Xyience kept alive by approved $1.6 million loan
Xyience Inc., the currently-bankrupt sponsors of Ultimate Fighting Championship and makers of Xenergy energy drink, will be able to continue operations after a Nevada judge approved the company’s request for…
Review: Blue Cow Relaxation Drink
Blue Cow is a functional drink designed to quickly and safely reduce stress without drowsiness. The question is — does functionality of this type matter more than taste and appearance?…
Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2007 Results
ATLANTA – Coca-Cola Enterprises (NYSE: CCE) today reported full-year 2007 net income of $711 million, or $1.46 per diluted share. Excluding items that impact comparability, the company achieved net income…
Review: Hydrive V,X,E
HYDRIVE, the first full power energy drink made from spring water, has added three flavors known as HYDRIVE V, X, and E.…
Review: Red Devil Light
Red Devil Light is the Red Devil for those who are “interested in their balanced lifestyle.” Designed to have all the flavor without the sugar.…
Review: Phylo Tea
Made in New England, Phylo Tea is a line of sparkling tea beverages available in four flavors. Each flavor uses a base of black tea, cane sugar, and added flavorings.…
Review: SolMaya Brands
SolMaya Brands, has successfully launched its new line of delicious Latin flavored ready-to-drink dairy beverages: Mexican Style Horchata, Horchata Sabor de Morro, Morir Sonando/Orange Jubilee and Avena/Oatmeal Shake.…
N.H. house rejects bottle tax proposal
The New Hampshire House of Representatives voted down a proposal Wednesday that would have added a one-cent tax on beverage containers, the Associated Press reported. The bill would have levied…