Researchers surveyed 6,900 students in fifth and eighth grade from public schools in 40 states about their in-school access to sugar-sweetened beverages as well as their overall intake of these drinks.

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The year in foodservice beverages saw the rise of frozen refreshments, as major beverage chains turned to the chilled treat. Coffee remained a stalwart of the category, but milk continues to face opposition, particularly in school cafeterias, which saw a pair of major launches geared around health and convenience.

A new report claims that the makers of sugar-laden drinks such as sodas, sports drinks, energy drinks and fruit drinks take direct aim at children, particularly black and Hispanic kids, in their marketing campaigns.

Women who like to have a daily drink, be it a glass of white or a rum and coke, can enjoy it knowing it is helping their hearts, researchers say.

The NPD Group finds tap water is one of the fastest growing beverages ordered at U.S. restaurants, while revenue-generating beverages have been declining over the past five years.

Women who drank over three cups of coffee daily were 20% less likely to develop basal cell carcinoma than those who drank less than one cup a month.

Sara Lee Corp. appointed Michel M.G. Cup as executive vice president and chief financial officer of its International Beverage business.

The Coca-Cola Company reported strong third quarter and year-to-date 2011 operating results.

Coca-Cola FEMSA S.A.B. de C.V. successfully completed its merger with Mexico-based Grupo Tampico's beverage division that was agreed upon in late June.