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Association supports proposed regulations for competitive foods in schools
The American Beverage Association (ABA) has responded to the Federal Register's publication of proposed regulations on competitive foods in schools.
American Beverage Association
The American Beverage Association represents hundreds of beverage producers, distributors, franchise companies and support industries as the national voice for the non-alcoholic refreshment beverage industry.
Founded
1919
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Radio spot responds to New York soda ban
According to the New Yorkers for Beverage Choices coalition, telling New Yorkers how big their sodas should be is like telling them where to live or what team to root for.
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American Beverage Association president on InterBev Awards
American Beverage Association president & CEO Susan K Neely has written to ABA members recommending participation in the InterBev Awards.
Opinion
Some facts about fat
For three years, New York City has been campaigning in subway advertising to reduce sugared soft drinks consumption.
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American Beverage Association responds to report on obesity
The American Beverage Association (ABA) has responded to a report released by the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies.
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ABA responds to study on heart disease risk
ABA has responde to *Sweetened Beverage Consumption, Incident Coronary Heart Disease and Biomarkers of Risk in Men,* a paper published in *Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association.*
Opinion
US non-alcoholic beverage industry shows big stats for 2011
The just-published 'American Beverage Association 2011 Review' contains some big numbers for the US non-alcoholic beverage industry.
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Beverage industry responds to sugar commentary
In a commentary in the February issue of the journal *Nature*, a team of scientists has suggested that sugar should be regulated like alcohol and cigarettes.
Opinion
Fighting obesity with Photoshop
Two weeks ago, I wrote about the shocking advertising campaign from the New York Health Department that warned that soft drinks consumption can lead to amputation.
Opinion
Do 'shock and awe' tactics to fight obesity actually work?
The shocking advertising campaign launched by the Health Department in New York graphically warns that consuming super-sized carbonated soft drinks can lead to an amputation.
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Controversial New York ads link soda to amputations
An advertising campaign launched by the Health Department in New York warns that super-sized drinking can lead to an amputation.
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ABA puts calorie information at your fingertips
The American Beverage Association is continuing to roll out its ‘Clear on Calories’ advertising.
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Front of pack calorie labels arrive in US stores
Consumers across America are seeing new calorie labels on the front of their favorite beverages.
Opinion
Claire Phoenix at InterBev 2010, day 3
With time for perhaps one more swim in the pool, Claire Phoenix delivers her final verdict on this year's InterBev event in Florida.
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InterBev BI Awards, finalists and winners announced
At a special gala awards dinner in Orlando, the finalists and winners in the 2010 InterBev Beverage Innovation Awards were announced.
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Portola sponsors InterBev Beverage Innovation Awards
Portola Packaging is sponsoring the ‘Best packaging innovation’ category in the InterBev Beverage Innovation Awards.
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Obama says higher soft drink taxes worth exploring
Move over beer and cigarettes. Sugary soft drinks could soon be the latest national indulgence to be hit with higher taxes.
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Americans Against Food Taxes steps up campaign
Americans Against Food Taxes has launched new adverts to communicate that Americans don’t support taxes on beverages.
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ABA response to Heart Association statement on added sugars
The American Beverage Association has responded to the recent added sugars statement by the American Heart Association.
