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Reorganization at Coca-Cola

The Coca-Cola Co. is splitting its North America business into two operating units.

December 13, 2013

The two units will be Coca-Cola North America, a traditional company, and Coca-Cola Refreshments, a bottling operations unit.

Artificial Sweeteners and Cavities

Research finds artificially sweetened beverages could increase the chances of cavities.

December 13, 2013

The researchers recommended sugar intake be reduced by half.

Risky Tea?

A study has found tea might actually be a risky beverage for pregnant and nursing women.

December 11, 2013

The study found that many teas contain lead, among other toxins.

Euromonitor on Non-alcoholic Beverage Trends

Euromonitor International has identified the top five non-alcoholic drink trends in 15 countries.

December 11, 2013

Overall, South America will see growth in most categories in non-alcoholic beverages.

EFSA Gives Ok to Aspartame

The European Food Safety Authority has found aspartame is safe for people to consume at the levels currently used in diet soft drinks.

December 10, 2013

After conducting a major review of evidence, the agency said it has ruled out any “potential risk of aspartame causing damage to genes and inducing cancer.”

Cranberry in a Homemade Soda

SodaStream announced the launch of three new flavors co-branded with Ocean Spray.

December 9, 2013

The Cranberry, Cranberry Raspberry and Cranberry Grape flavors are a good source of citamin C.

Non-flavored Vodka Introduced

As non-flavored vodkas remain the mainstay of the sector, a new entry comes to the alcoholic beverage market.

December 4, 2013

RWB Ultra Premium Handcrafted Vodka, a gluten-free spirit, had its initial launch at Spec's.

Energy Drinks on the Heart

Energy drinks may provide a bit too much of a boost to the heart, German researchers report.

December 4, 2013

Healthy people who drank energy drinks high in caffeine and taurine experienced significantly increased heart contraction rates an hour later.

New Tea

Honest Tea is now offering Unsweet Lemon Tea.

November 26, 2013

The drink is brewed with USDA organic, Fair Trade Certified tea leaves from India.

Women, Sweet Drinks and Cancer

Postmenopausal women who consumed sugar-sweetened beverages were more likely to develop the most common type of endometrial cancer compared with women who did not drink sugar-sweetened beverages.

November 25, 2013

Postmenopausal women who reported the highest intake of sugar-sweetened beverages had a 78% increased risk for estrogen-dependent type I endometrial cancer.