Starbucks Coffee Co., Seattle, announced the release of its ninth annual Global Responsibility Report, which outlines its fiscal 2009 performance in ethical sourcing, environmental stewardship, and community involvement. The report

The 7 percent growth of the craft beer industry provided an optimistic tone to the Craft Brewers Conference and Brewexpo America held in Chicago April 7-10. Craft brewers marked growth

Pepsi Beverages Co. (PBC), Somers, N.Y., a division of PepsiCo Inc., Purchase, N.Y., and Tampico Beverages Inc., Chicago, announced an agreement to distribute Tampico Plus fruit-flavored beverage products via PepsiCo's

Smoothie-maker Innocent, London, and The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, agreed on a deal for Coca-Cola to increase its investment in the company. Coca-Cola increased its stake in Innocent to 58 percent,

The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, and furniture manufacturer Emeco, Hanover, Pa., created a chair made from at least 111 recycled plastic Coca-Cola bottles. The chair is known as 111 Navy Chair

Starbucks Coffee, Seattle, is offering a one-day promotion to encourage consumers to opt for reusable cups. On Thursday, April 15, global Starbucks locations will reward customers who bring a reusable

7-Eleven stores across the country will offer on their Big Gulp fountain beverage machines U.S. Department of Agriculture certified organic iced tea, developed by Barry W. Cooper and the Cooper

Tahitian Noni International, Provo, Utah, announced that Mike Campbell, lead guitarist for the original Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, has just been signed as a Tahitian Noni International spokesperson. Tahitian

Sweet Leaf Tea, Austin, Texas, acquired Tradewinds Beverage Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, a producer of bottle-brewed iced teas and juices. Sweet Leaf Tea says Tradewinds will complement its all-natural lineup and

Adina for Life, San Francisco, completed a $14 million round of equity financing. The investment capital will be used to grow national distribution of Adina Holistics, its line of organic,