Monster Beverage Corp. Sued in Teenager’s Death

Posted by Hannah Allaman, Junior Writer
The family of a deceased California teenager is suing Monster Beverage Corporation, claiming that the Monster Energy drinks were an instigating cause in her death. Anais Fournier, who consumed two... read more

Beverage Industry Fights California Soda Tax With $1.5 Million

Posted by Hannah Allaman, Junior Writer
The American Beverage Association is at it again, this time spending a whopping $1.5 million to oppose a soda tax on the November 6th ballot in the Los Angeles area. Measure H is the newest bill... read more

Cranberry Juice Won't Prevent UTIs

Posted by Marcy Franklin, Editor
This is bound to cause a major upset for women: new studies show that cranberry juice and cranberries may not be effective in preventing UTIs. In fact, cranberry juice may only work for women who... read more

Is Lady Gaga Launching Bottled Water?

Posted by Marcy Franklin, Editor
We're actually a little surprised that it's not tea: new reports say that the queen of the Little Monsters is working on a bottled water launch.  The New York Daily News reports that... read more

Coca-Cola to Make Beauty Drink for French Women (as If They Need It)

Posted by Marcy Franklin, Editor
It's the kind of news that makes you pause, shake your head a bit, and check again to see if you really read that right: Coca-Cola is now developing a beauty drink with a French drugmaker,... read more

Beverage Industry Sues Over New York City Soda Ban

Posted by Hannah Allaman, Junior Writer
The fight over Bloomberg’s soda ban has grown more heated, after beverage companies filed a lawsuit against the legislation on Friday. Though the ban won’t be put into effect until March... read more

Diet Soda Consumption Is Way Up

Posted by Marcy Franklin, Editor
Are you a lover of Diet Coke? Most likely, yes — new stats show that diet soda consumption in America has continued to rise over the past decade.  The CDC now says that 20 percent of... read more

Beverage Companies Offer 5 Million for City Wellness Programs

Posted by Hannah Allaman, Junior Writer
The American Beverage Association is offering a $5 million grant to Chicago and San Antonio public-sector employees which will help fund their new “wellness competition.” This competition... read more