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…
Analyst reports January beverage sales
The beginning of 2008 delivered improving news to the beverage industry, according to Morgan Stanley analyst William Pecoriello. Pecriello analyzed supermarket scanner data through Jan. 27, and found that sales…
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Unlikely Duo Opposes San Francisco Soft Drink Tax Plan
WASHINGTON-The nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest has long supported small taxes on soft drinks to help pay for bike paths, nutrition education, and other obesity-prevention programs. But…
Review: Katalyst Kombucha
Katalyst Kombucha is a “Living ElixirTM” that was create with a delicate synergy of science, spirit, and art. They’ve carefully selected the finest, certified organic, and fair trade ingredients from…
Coca-Cola to buy nutritional supplement and drink manufacturer
BY MATT CASEY, BEVNET.COM STAFF WRITER Coca-Cola is buying a majority share in NutriJoy, a Kansas-based manufacturer of nutrient supplements that can be added to snacks and beverages, the Kansas…
Honest Tea Sells Stake to Coca-Cola Co.
BevNET.com Staff Writer Coca-Cola is now 40 percent more Honest. Yesterday, the soda giant purchased 40 percent of Honest Tea, best known for its leadership in the organic ready-to-drink tea…
Review: Ace Energy Drink
Ace Energy originates upon American tradition, but thrives on todays custom culture lifestyles, inspiring you to be an ACE in whatever it is you do.…
Review: Hunid Racks 2Pac
Almost twelve years after his death, Tupac Shakur has made his way to the front of an energy drink can. For Hunid Racks, this is not only their best positioned…
Review: All City Energy by AriZona
AriZona’s All City NRG is a non-carbonated, balanced blend of vitamins, minerals and herbs and contains no preservatives, no artificial colors and no artificial flavors. Uses a combination of green…
Reps ask government to probe bottled water
BY MATT CASEY, BEVNET.COM STAFF WRITER Two Democratic representatives have asked the federal government’s internal watchdog to investigate what effect the bottled water industry has on consumer health and…
Hawaii considers bottled water tax
BY MATT CASEY, BEVNET.COM STAFF WRITER The Hawaii state legislature heard testimony Thursday on whether or not the state should follow the example set by Chicago, which recently instituted a…
Review: toniX energy soda
ToniX energy soda is a an all-natural low-calorie energy drink which contains no preservatives, artificial flavors, colors or sweeteners. Sweetened with cane sugar and stevia.…
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