Dollar sales for small and independent craft brewers in the United States increased 12 percent in the first half of 2010, up from 9 percent growth during the same time

The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, refiled its notification and report forms for its acquisition of Coca-Cola Enterprises’ North American bottling business to give the Federal Trade Commission and Canadian competition authorities

Global sales of Starbucks Via Ready Brew, a natural instant coffee, reached $100 million, 10 months after its debut in October. Convenience and portability of the instant brew have helped

PepsiCo, Purchase, N.Y., called on 20 promising start-ups in technology, media and communications to present at the inaugural PepisCo10 Summit. The summit is the second phase of the company's new

Pernod Ricard, Paris, announced organizational changes that include the creation of a new brand company called Premium Wine Brands, the organization of all the group’s international vodka brands under The

New Leaf Brands Inc., Old Tappan, N.J., has doubled production of its new lineup of lemonades, which have sold out for the second time since market introduction in April, the

Dietary and nutritional supplement company Vital Pharmaceuticals Inc. (VPX), Davie, Fla., was among the top industry nominees for Bodybuilding.com’s 2010 Supplement Award nominees. The annual event recognizes the best products

The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, reported worldwide volume growth of 5 percent and a net revenue increase of 5 percent for the second quarter of 2010.   Led by the

Aided by the acquisition of its largest bottlers, Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo Inc.’s PepsiCo Americas Beverages division reported 13 percent volume growth, a 112 percent spike in net revenue and

Foster's Group Ltd., Southbank, Australia, rebranded its global wine business to Treasury Wine Estates.   Foster's Chief Executive Officer Ian Johnston said: "Since the acquisition of Mildara Blass and Rothbury