Press Releases
American Beverage Association Statement on Food Stamp Purchases
There is nothing unique about the calories in sugar-sweetened beverages - which include flavored waters, sports drinks, juice drinks and teas - to justify singling them out for elimination from eligible purchases in the Food Stamps program in New York City.
James A. McGreevy III To Head American Beverage Association Government Affairs Operation
Susan K. Neely, president and CEO of the American Beverage Association (ABA), has announced the promotion of James A. McGreevy III to senior vice president for government affairs for the association.
Beverage Industry Convenes in Orlando to Recognize Innovation; Inaugural InterBev Beverage Innovation Awards Winners Announced at InterBev 2010
The American Beverage Association, International Bottled Water Association and FoodBev Media are proud to announce the recipients of the inaugural InterBev Beverage Innovation Awards, announced last evening during InterBev 2010 at a gala dinner held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
American Beverage Association Announces Election of New Officers to Board of Directors and Appointment of New Board Members
The American Beverage Association (ABA) today announced the election of Thomas L. Bené, president, Pepsi-Cola North America Beverages, as Chair of its Board of Directors, as well as other officers to the Board. New members also were appointed.
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.
American 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.
Beverage 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.
Beverage 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...
American Beverage Association Statement on Pancreatic Cancer Study
It is important to recognize that this was not a clinical trial performed on humans, but rather a test tube study. In addition, the isolated cancer cells were subjected to extremely high levels of fructose that are unlikely in normal human metabolic processes.
Beverage Industry Supports Efforts to Reauthorize Child Nutrition Standards this Year
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The American Beverage Association (ABA) today expressed its support for efforts by the House Education and Labor Committee, chaired by Rep. George Miller, D-Calif., to advance bipartisan child nutrition legislation in order to successfully reauthorize the Child Nutrition Act this year.