Clear on Calories Initiative
See how our industry is helping make calorie information more clear for consumers.
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Childhood Obesity Awareness: What a Difference a Month Can Make!
September 2, 2010
September—for the very first time—is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. With unanimity, Congress has declared it so. The goal is to increase awareness and mobilize Americans to become healthier.
Get informed. Get connected. Get involved. That’s the message on the “Healthier Kids, Brighter Futures” website. There, families and individuals can learn how taking even small steps can make a big difference in their lives. National, state and local leaders, as well as businesses and organizations, are encouraged to observe the month.
We at Sip & Savor are proud to be one of the organizations supporting the congressional resolution. We salute the prime sponsors, Rep. Marcia Fudge, D-Ohio, and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., . By putting the spotlight...
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Don't Miss Your Chance To Be A Part of Beverage Industry History in the Making - InterBev 2010 is 3 Weeks Away!
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- InterBev 2010, the beverage industry's premier trade show, brought to you by the American Beverage Association (ABA) and the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA), is just around the corner. Change is happening faster than ever in our industry, and InterBev is the place to see the latest in our industry's challenges, trends and solutions.
moreAmerican Beverage Association Statement on Low-Calorie Sweeteners
Low-calorie sweeteners are some of the most studied and reviewed ingredients in the food supply today and have passed rigorous safety assessments.
moreBeverage Industry Commends Senate for Unanimous Passage of Child Nutrition Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The American Beverage Association (ABA) today commends the U.S. Senate for bipartisan passage of the "Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act," a bill that will provide necessary funding to federal child nutrition programs.
moreBeverage Industry Leaders Come Together on One Stage For Unique Town Hall Event at InterBev 2010
The American Beverage Association (ABA) and the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) are pleased to announce an exciting Industry Town Hall event at InterBev 2010. The Town Hall will take place on center stage on the trade show floor and will feature top executives from three of the beverage industry's largest players...
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PepsiCo plans direct Gatorade delivery
PepsiCo said it will deliver Gatorade directly to some stores from its own and independent bottlers, starting Jan. 1. The announcement follows the company's acquisition of bottlers Pepsi Bottling Group and PepsiAmericas and is expected to save costs and improve distribution. Reuters (9/1)Revamped Cokesolutions offers more marketing options
Coca-Cola Co. has upgraded its Cokesolutions website with a new design tool and more merchandise on display. Approved foodservice and on-premise customers can now easily create promotional and marketing materials using customized templates. QSRMagazine.com (9/1)Whole Foods survey shows "sea change" in food shopping
In a Whole Foods survey, 27% of adults say 25% or more of their food purchases are organic, up from 20% a year earlier. Whole Foods, which is celebrating 30 years this month, also found that four-fifths of baby boomers are more concerned with what they eat than they were in 1980. Progressive Grocer (9/1)Coupon use gets more sophisticated
September has been called National Coupon Month for the past 13 years. "Today's informed and strategic shopper is here to stay ...," said an industry expert, and this article notes how customers receive coupons from a variety of print and online sources. Progressive Grocer (9/1) Click Here to Receive ABA SmartBrief AlertsWorth a Watch...
Dr. Storey on the Clear on Calories Initiative
Earlier this year, we announced our Clear on Calories initiative. You can learn more about how our industry is making calorie information more clear and usable than ever in this short video message from ABA's Dr. Maureen Storey, senior vice president for science policy.
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