Did you know that we have a new home on Facebook and Twitter where we’re discussing how our member companies are delivering for you and your community? We hope you’ll give our new website a look, and share with us what you think. We really do appreciate hearing from our readers, so give us a ...more
Have you dropped by DeliveringChoices.org yet? We hope you’ll take a minute to check in. It’s a great resource for our readers who are interested in learning more about the proactive works of our industry. From sodas, juices and teas to waters and sports drinks, we’re making it easier to choose what’s right for you. ...more
On this Friday before the holiday weekend, we wanted to thank our readers for keeping up with us so far this year. We’ve tackled some tough topics and shared some fun topics, too. Have a great weekend, a happy Easter and safe travels no matter how far you’re going. Check back in with us next ...more
We’ve shared from time to time with our readers that some cities across the country are using taxpayer dollars to run ads that bash our industry. Well, this topic is picking up steam in a major way. Federal lawmakers on the House Ways & Means, Energy & Commerce and Government Oversight committees are questioning high-ranking ...more
Last night, we joined our colleagues at the Mississippi Beverage Association to announce our support of the Fit 4 Change fitness and nutrition program that is helping Mississippi state officials, government workers and citizens lose weight and lead healthier lives. Since 2010, Fit 4 Change has helped Mississippians shed more than 4,500 pounds and set ...more
Regular readers of Sip & Savor know that we often use this blog to share the facts on studies focusing on our products and their ingredients that garner media attention which is often unbalanced or provides only one perspective. A recent example was our push back on a study that alleged drinking diet soda was ...more
Heart health is a very serious issue; we here at Sip & Savor completely agree. But when sensational headlines downplay real causes of cardiovascular disease by focusing on associations, we do a disservice to the public. Let’s be clear – association is not the same as causation. When it’s raining, you’re likely to see a ...more
Today in Chicago, we joined our colleagues at the Illinois Beverage Association to announce our support for the Rauner Family YMCA Youth Initiative that will promote healthy lifestyles through wellness education and leadership programs for at-risk youth. The Rauner Family YMCA’s Youth Initiative engages youth ages seven to 17 from Chicago’s Back of the Yards, ...more
If you’re a regular reader of Sip & Savor, then you know we have long advocated that when it comes to obesity, a calorie is a calorie regardless of the source. Simply put, if you take in more calories from the foods and beverages you consume than those you burn off through physical activity, then ...more
Yesterday, the U.S. Conference of Mayors announced the winners of the 2012 Childhood Obesity Prevention Awards during their 80th Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C. The awards went to cities with outstanding programs that focus on educating children and families about the importance of balancing calories and engaging in regular physical activity as ways to achieve ...more