A nationwide penny-per-ounce excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages would reduce consumption of the beverages by 15% and save an estimated $17 billion in medical costs over 10 years, says a study in the January Health Affairs.
Starbucks Corp plans to begin selling beer, wine and more upscale food in a small number of cafes in Atlanta and Southern California by the end of this year.
A study of 36 pre-menopausal women consisted of a cross-over intervention trial to determine if there were differences between red wine and white wine in their effects on the potential development of breast cancer.
Bartenders must stay on top of trends such as "culinary cocktails," artisanal spirits, specialty non-alcoholic drinks, regional wines and organic and micro-brewed beers to keep customers' interest.
Bebida Beverage Company COO Daisy Ramirez announced a deal has been struck between BeBevCo and Groupo Kosako to import and distribute Koma Unwind Relaxation drink & Potencia Blast Energy Shots throughout Mexico.
Researchers at The University of Queensland (UQ) have developed what they claim is the world's first non-fermented, multi-strain probiotic milk and juice.