Press Releases
AMERICAN BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES ELECTION OF NEW OFFICERS AND MEMBERS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The American Beverage Association (ABA) today announced the election of Jeff Honickman, CEO of Pepsi-Cola & National Brand Beverages, Ltd, as Chair of its Board of Directors, as well as other officers and members to the Board.
ABA Statement on Boston University Report on Engagement with Health Organizations
America’s beverage companies are engaged in public health issues because we, too, want a strong, healthy America. We have a long tradition of supporting community organizations across the country. As this report points out, some of these organizations focus on strengthening public health, which we are proud to support.
Alliance for a Healthier Generation and America’s Beverage Companies Start Work in Montgomery and Lowndes Counties as Part of Community Initiative to Help Reduce Beverage Calories Consumed
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation and America’s beverage companies announced today that work will begin in Montgomery and Lowndes Counties on the Balance Calories Community Initiative, a focused effort to help people reduce the calories and sugar they get from beverages. By working to change behavior within these communities, the initiative aims to help reduce beverage calories consumed per person nationally by 20 percent by 2025 – the single-largest voluntary effort by an industry to combat obesity.
Alliance for a Healthier Generation and America’s Beverage Companies Start Work In The Mississippi Delta As Part Of Community Initiative To Help Reduce Beverage Calories Consumed
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation and America’s beverage companies announced today that work will begin in Coahoma, Panola, Quitman and Tunica Counties on the Balance Calories Community Initiative, a focused effort to help people reduce the calories and sugar they get from beverages. By working to change behavior within these communities, the initiative aims to help reduce beverage calories consumed per person nationally by 20 percent by 2025 – the single-largest voluntary effort by an industry to combat obesity.
ABA Responds to Philadelphia Soda Tax Passage
The tax passed today is a regressive tax that unfairly singles out beverages – including low- and no-calorie choices. But most importantly, it is against the law. So we will side with the majority of the people of Philadelphia who oppose this tax and take legal action to stop it.
BEVERAGE COMPANIES RESPOND TO FDA ANNOUNCEMENT ON NUTRITION FACTS PANEL
In response to today’s release of the FDA rule change on the Nutrition Facts Panel, the American Beverage Association issued the following statement:
Alliance for a Healthier Generation and America’s Beverage Companies Announce Focused Efforts in Alabama and Mississippi to Reduce Beverage Calories Consumed
American Beverage Association, The Coca-Cola Company, Dr Pepper Snapple Group and PepsiCo Working Together to Reduce Beverage Calories Consumed in the American diet.
FREDERICKA MCGEE JOINS AMERICAN BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION AS VICE PRESIDENT OF CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS AND OPERATIONS
Susan K. Neely, president and chief executive officer of the American Beverage Association (ABA), named today Fredericka McGee as vice president of California government affairs and operations for the association.
SIX CITIES SHARE $445,000 IN GRANTS TO SUPPORT CHILDHOOD OBESITY PREVENTION PROGRAMS
Partnership Invests in Promising Programs to Encourage Kids’ Healthy Weight & Lifestyle
BEVERAGE INDUSTRY RESPONDS TO 2015 U.S. DIETARY GUIDELINES FOR AMERICANS
In response to today’s release of the 2015 U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the American Beverage Association issued the following statement: