Innovation in beverages continued and even outperformed some consumer product good (CPG) categories during the downturn economy, according to SymphonyIRI Group, Chicago. The market research firm announced its annual list

Supermodel Cindy Crawford is taking on the role of the face of PepsiCo’s Propel Zero, a zero-calorie enhanced water.   Propel Zero is rolling out its new zero-calorie water with

Goose Island, a Chicago-based craft brewer, agreed to be acquired by its current distribution partner Anheuser-Busch, St. Louis. Goose Island is a craft brewer with sales concentrated in the Midwest.

The Brewers Association, Boulder, Colo., reported small and independent craft brewers saw volume increase 11 percent and retail sales dollars grow 12 percent in 2010. The growth represents an increase

The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, and The Coca-Cola Africa Foundation announced that $6 million will be dedicated to water and sanitation partnerships aimed at improving the lives of an estimated 250,000

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized PepsiCo, Purchase, N.Y., as a 2011 Partner of the Year with Sustained Excellence, which is the highest Energy Star honor awarded.   The

PepsiCo, Purchase, N.Y., announced it developed the world's first PET plastic bottle made entirely from plant-based, fully renewable resources, enabling the company to manufacture a beverage container with a significantly

Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE), Atlanta, will seek a secondary share listing on the Professional Segment of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Euronext in Paris.   The decision for CCE to

The Coca-Cola system has pledged $7.3 million in cash and product donations to the relief effort in Japan, days after an earthquake and tsunami devastated the country. The contribution includes

Jamba Juice Co., Emeryville, Calif., launched of its first ever fruit and vegetable smoothie platform. Innovatively created to provide three full servings of fruits and vegetables in each 16-ounce serving,