AmeriBev Notes
American Beverage Association Announces Changes to its Board of Directors
Thu, 12 May 2011
The American Beverage Association (ABA) today announced the election of two new members to its Board of Directors. The new members are: Kirk Tyler, president, Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company, and Matthew Dent, president and chief operating officer, Buffalo Rock Company.
American Beverage Association Responds to AAP Clinical Report
Mon, 30 May 2011
In response to "Clinical Report-Sports Drinks and Energy Drinks for Children and Adolescents: Are They Appropriate?," a study to be published in the June issue of the journal Pediatrics, Dr. Maureen Storey, senior vice president of science policy for the American Beverage Association, issued the following statement:
American Beverage Association Responds to New England Journal of Medicine Article
Wed, 22 Jun 2011
Like almost all foods, sugar-sweetened beverages are a source of calories. But when it comes to weight gain, there is nothing unique about those calories, which account for only about 7 percent of the calories in the average American's diet according to a National Cancer Institute analysis of government data.
Amy E. Hancock Joins the American Beverage Association as Deputy General Counsel
Thu, 11 Aug 2011
Susan K. Neely, president and chief executive officer of the American Beverage Association (ABA), today announced the appointment of Amy E. Hancock as Deputy General Counsel for the organization.
American Beverage Association Statement on Diet Soda Abstracts
Wed, 29 Jun 2011
Numerous peer-reviewed published studies have shown that diet sodas are proven to be an effective tool for weight loss and weight maintenance.
American Beverage Association Statement on CSPI Campaign
Wed, 31 Aug 2011
CSPI's campaign against sugar-sweetened beverages ignores the latest scientific evidence showing that sugar-sweetened beverages play a small and declining role in the American diet, even as obesity is increasing.
American Beverage Association Statement on NCHS Data Brief
Wed, 31 Aug 2011
Contrary to what may be implied by the introductory statement of this data brief that reaches back 30 years, sugar-sweetened beverages are not driving health issues like obesity and diabetes.
InterBev Acquired by NürnbergMesse North America
Mon, 19 Sep 2011
The American Beverage Association (ABA) today announced the transfer of InterBev, the non-alcoholic beverage industry's premier trade show and conference, to NürnbergMesse North America (NMNA). ABA will remain associated with InterBev through ongoing sponsorship and participation in future shows. NMNA is a U.S. subsidiary of Germany-based NürnbergMesse GmbH, one of the 20 largest trade show companies in the world with a portfolio covering 120 national and international exhibitions and congresses, including Brau Beviale, which is this year's most important capital goods exhibition for the beverage industry worldwide.
Independent Survey of Communities Shows Recycling Access Widespread With Room for Growth
Fri, 30 Oct 2009
The American Beverage Association (ABA) released today a report showing that nearly three in four Americans have access to curbside recycling programs - but the infrastructure is in place for millions more to gain access to this convenient and efficient form of recycling.
Center for Science in the Public Interest Changing Its Tune: Pushes Tax Hike As a Money Grab to Fill State Budget Deficits
Wed, 30 Sep 2009
In response to a paper issued today by the Center for Science in the Public Interest, the American Beverage Association (ABA) issued the following statement:
