Food, Beverage Companies Slash Calories In Obesity Fight

Sharon Begley, Reuters 3 hours ago A voluntary effort by the world’s largest food and beverage companies to remove billions of calories from the products they sell in the United States to help combat the nation’s obesity epidemic has far exceeded its five-year goal, according to an independent evaluation released on Thursday. In May 2010, 16…

Partnering in Communities Nationwide

In partnership with the U.S. Conference of Mayors, the American Beverage Association sponsors the Childhood Obesity Prevention Awards – a grant program that supports mayors in providing innovative programs that focus on educating children and families about the importance of balancing calories and engaging in regular physical activity. We hope you enjoy watching this video…

Keep Those New Year’s Resolutions!

The New Year brings a fresh start, and for many that means hitting the gym and healthier choices. We just want to remind you that our member companies offer a multitude of options to help you stay on track. With clear calorie labels and smaller portion offerings, our companies make it easy for you to…

Refreshing News

Around the globe, people have been anxiously awaiting news on the addition of the newest member ofGreat Britain’s Royal Family.  Just minutes ago, their waiting came to an end as it was announced that Duchess Catherine gave birth to a baby boy.  While we do not yet know what he will be named, we do know…

Letter to the Editor: Soda Unfairly Singled Out

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Soda Unfairly Singled Out Bob Achermann, Sacramento Wednesday, July 17, 2013 | 2:01 a.m. In reference to the July 8 article, “So. Nevada officials push Soda Free Summer pledge,” it’s discouraging to see that Clark County is oversimplifying what it means to make a “lasting commitment to health” by singling out soda. The most…