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Feature Stories
Neely Talks InterBev with Beverage WorldSince InterBev last took place two years ago much has happened in the world of non-alcohol drinks. Susan Neely, president and CEO of the American Beverage Association gives Beverage World an update on the show.
Meet the Beverage World Hall of FamersAt InterBev, Beverage World hosts its Hall of Fame Awards reception on Sept. 22 honoring beverage executives that have shown devotion, creativity and passion for the industry in which they work.
InterBev to Hold A 'Town Hall' Meeting Beverage industry leaders from Coca-Cola, Dr Pepper Snapple Group and Pepsi-Cola North America come together on one stage for a unique town hall event at InterBev next month.
Check Out these New Products at InterBevThe exhibitor list at InterBev holds hundreds of companies so there will be a lot of ground to cover at the show in September. Before then, here's a sneak peak of just a few new products.
What to Know Before You Go: InterBev Before heading down to Orlando, Fla. check out a complete schedule of available opportunities at InterBev 2010 to get the most out of the show. Here, you can find the line up for education sessions as well as scheduled events.
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Beer

Beer

Distillers' Conference to be Held in Portland The American Distilling Institute and Rogue Nation Foundation announced the selection of Portland as the site for the American Distilling Institute’s 2011 conference and expo.

Sierra Nevada Brews Authentic Abbey AlesSierra Nevada Brewing Co. announced a partnership with the Trappist-Cistercian Abbey of New Clairvaux to create the only authentic Trappist-style Abbey ales in America.

Tenth and Blake Opens for BusinessMillerCoors announces new name for its craft and import beer division, Tenth and Blake Beer Co., to focus on brands like Blue Moon, Leinenkugel's, Pilsner Urquell and Grolsch.

Del Papa Restores a Piece of its History Galveston, Texas-based Del Papa Distributing repaired and restored a 1930 Model A Ford delivery truck to celebrate its 100th year of business.

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Bottled Water

Bottled Water

YouTube Video Shows Workings of PlantThe International Bottled Water Association's consumer website has released “The Inner Workings of a Bottled Water Plant,” an educational YouTube video.

Creekside Achieves SQF CertificationCreekside Springs, a regional leader in the bottled water industry, has achieved Safe Quality Food (SQF) Code 2000 – Level 3 Certification.

IBWA, BMC Release Water '09 StatsAccording to statistics, bottled water market share volume holds steady in 2009 despite poor economic conditions.

This Week: Drinking Water WeekIBWA celebrates National Drinking Water Week this week, May 2-8, to recognize the importance of hydration.

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CSD

CSD

Waialua Launches in Whole Foods MarketHawaii-based old fashioned, natural soda partners with a leading food and beverage marketing company to expand distribution.

InterBev 2010 Slated for SeptemberThe American Beverage Association and the International Bottled Water Association announce their co-sponsorship of InterBev 2010 to take place Sept. 22 through 24, 2010 in Orlando, Fla.

Coke's 'Store in a Dispenser'Consumers can access more than 100 branded beverages from proprietary dispenser.

Coke Supports 2009 Special OlympicsEmployee volunteer program brings Coca-Cola associates from across the country to provide hands-on assistance.

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Energy Drinks

Energy Drinks

Roaring Lion Roars OnRoaring Lion is set to become the primary energy drink supplier to Rock Bottom Restaurants Inc.

XYIENCE Gains DistributionXYIENCE increases distribution in Texas as a result of an agreement with Silver Eagle Distributors.

Bawls Guarana Now at Bashas'BAWLS Guarana high-caffeine sodas are now available at Bashas' Supermarkets--Arizona's prominent grocer.

DRSI is Designed to Restore Energy

DRSI launches a diabetes energy formula specifically created for diabetics to counter fatigue.


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New Age

New Age

Jamaba Smoothies Gain Retail AccountsCostco, Safeway, Walmart and Target are among the retailers adding new at-home smoothies this month.

Bouchelle Named Adina Brand AmbassadorAdina For Life appoints singer-songwriter Lisa Bouchelle to join the "Drink No Evil Team."

Drank Expands into International Markets Through a partnership with American International Beverage, LLC, drank is set for distribution in Azerbijan.

Skinny Water Lands Mid-Atlantic RetailerTurkey Hill minit markets joins the Skinny Water retail family with more than 250 stores.

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RTD Tea

RTD Tea

Vibranz Kombucha Tea Returns to StoresVibranz Kombucha Teas returns to store shelves after reformulating its product line to meet FDA guidelines for alcohol content.

New Leaf Brands Expands to the PhilippinesDuty Free Philippines, through a distribution agreement with Supervalu's distribution network, now sells New Leaf Brands' ready-to-drink teas and lemonades.

Numi Organic Launches Puerh Bottled Teas Numi Organic Tea offers a full line of organic Puerh tea that tempts people to replace their current beverage "fix" with a healthier habit.

Honest Tea Unveils Stevia-Sweetened Tea Honest Tea is launching Passion Fruit Green Tea with Maqui Berry, the first ready-to-drink organic bottled tea naturally sweetened with organic stevia

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Wine/Spirits

Wine/Spirits

Lil' Kim Endorses New Three-O Purple VodkaRapper and Actress Lil' Kim featured in new "What's Your O-Face?" ad campaign to support launch of the vodka's newest grape flavor offering, Purple.

Bacardi Teams Up with WNBAThe Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and Bacardi U.S.A., Inc. selected two female students to each receive a $15,000 scholarship.

Tomintoul Launches Kosher Certified Whisky From the highest of the Scottish Highlands now come varieties of single malt whisky manufactured by Tomintoul Distillery and newly certified by OU Kosher.

Cockspur Rum Reorganizes in the US

The West Indies Rum Distillery, the historic facility which is the home of Cockspur Rum, has announced major changes to its approach to the US market.


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Distribution

Distribution

Mid-America, Not Mid-RoadAn Oklahoma beer distributor addresses cost challenges with unique solutions.

Get Ready for A Cold OneHow to prepare your fleet for winter.

Workshop Calls Attention to Clean VehiclesThis free workshop on alternative fuel is the fifth in a series of 14 training seminars across the country made possible by a $1.6 million grant from the Energy Department.

Glazer's Names Stein as President, CEOGlazer's Distributors appoints Sheldon Stein as president and CEO and Jerry Cargill to chair a newly created advisory board.

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Packaging

Packaging

Freedom of ExpressionThe latest technologies are allowing beverage marketers to put their best face forward on their packaging.

Get ShortyLess is more these days when it comes to beverage closures.

All Boxed In?Is the drink box about to expand its shelf presence in the US?

Trendspotting: Are You Sitting Comfortably?Then I’ll begin… Storytelling is a timeless art and a powerful way of connecting with people.

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Production

Production

Facing Product Reality More and more SKUs call for additional flexibility on the production line.

So Many Ways to SaveCCE shares some of its initiatives to improve water use ratios in its bottling plants around the world.

CCE Opens Green Plant in OregonCoca-Cola's Wilsonville, Ore. expansion enhances sustainability, creates jobs. More than 250 people marked facility's "Green Ribbon Cutting" ceremony.

Building to Your NeedsHere’s a look at some of the more recent advancements in the field of palletizing.

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R&D

R&D

Dairy Research Institute LaunchesMarking another step in the dairy industry's efforts to accelerate innovation, Dairy Management Inc. and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy formed the Dairy Research Institute.

Fiber Still Hard to Swallow, Study ShowsRecent Mintel research suggests fiber is noticeably absent from the typical American diet. Only a minority of adults are likely to be interested in fiber-enhanced products with digestive claims, the study found.

PepsiCo and Senomyx Ink DealPepsiCo and Senomyx, Inc., a biotechnology company, have entered into a four-year collaborative agreement related to Senomyx's sweet-taste technology.

Fluid Dynamics, Solid MechanicsDantec Dynamics offers its Shadow Sizing system, a whole-field, imaging-based, particle diagnostic platform.

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Sales & Marketing

Sales & Marketing

Van Gogh Invests $1M to Target WomenThe spirit's new advertising campaign has one message to women: We've got you, unbottled.

Smirnoff Lets 'The People' DecideThe vodka brand asks consumers to determine the best-tasting vodka with the launch of a new campaign, 'The People's Challenge.'

Mountain Dew Looks for New ArtMountain Dew teams up with skateboard icons to help celebrate the sport's culture with a can design contest that captures local skate shop art and flair.

Would You Have a Drink With You?Stoli launches a provocative new celebrity-driven advertising campaign series. The first celeb being featured is Hugh Hefner.

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Supply Chain

Supply Chain

Product, Product EverywhereExperts offer some tips on how to deal with a warehouse overflowing with new products.

iGPS Partners with Sunny DelightSunny Delight Beverages Co. begins shipping its products throughout the U.S. on iGPS' plastic pallets with embedded RFID tags.

Prized Possessions

Proper physical asset management can be essential for the financial well being of a beverage company.


Maximum ImpactThat extra, unutilized warehouse space is worth more than ever in this down economy.

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September 2, 2010
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Apple & Eve: Good to the Core web0810_apple_eve1thumbThe largest independently owned juice company in the US, Apple & Eve continues to grow with its line of pure, natural juices in an increasingly health-minded beverage market.

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