Bear Run! Black bear chills in Wis. beer cooler Oct 18, 2009
The maker of Monster energy drinks has taken aim at a Vermont brewery that sells a beer called "The Vermonster," ordering it to stop selling, advertising and promoting the craft brew because it could confuse consumers. The energy drink-maker, Hansen Beverage Co., wants tiny Rock Art Brewery to stop using the name "Vermonster" on the barley brew and to compensate it for its attorneys' fees. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
BEER FE00004000ST Oct 15, 2009
The maker of Monster energy drinks has taken aim at a Vermont brewery that sells a beer called "The Vermonster," ordering it to stop selling, advertising and promoting the craft brew because it could confuse consumers ... The maker of Monster energy drinks has taken aim at a Vermont brewery that sells a beer called "The Vermonster," ordering it to stop selling, advertising and promoting the craft brew because it could confuse consumers. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
PepsiCo IPhone App Draws Fire For Stereotyping Oct 15, 2009
The brand ranks among the top five energy drinks in terms of volume: Monster, Red Bull, Rockstar, Amp and Coca-Cola's Full Throttle. The brouhaha generated new downloads on Wednesday and hundreds of new comments from users of the program, negative, positive and neutral. (Click2Houston, TX)
Students to debut water business Oct 14, 2009
com, an online service that gives students the option to mix-and-match drink preferences such as sodas, energy drinks and water. H2GoCuse will differ from the other drink company by specializing in delivering water coolers that can be changed monthly. (Daily Orange, NY)
Energy Drink iPhone App Gets Anger Flowing Oct 14, 2009
Energy drinks are meant to be edgy and cool, and drunk by young men. So PepsiCo Inc. decided to release an Apple iPhone application for its Amp Energy drink to appeal to guys out on the prowl. (Fox News)
Which Americans Are Uninsured? Oct 14, 2009
Ruoy Chai (Energy drinks, Property). 12. (Time.com)
Wrestling Promoter, Wine School Butt Heads in Trademark Smackdown Oct 14, 2009
by the makers of the Monster energy drinks to force him to rename a beer he calls "The Vermonster." The Hansen Beverage Co. sent a cease-and-desist letter to Rock Art Brewery owner Matt Nadeau in early September, said Douglas Riley, the brewer's trademark attorney ... "What triggered this in the first place is that the patent office has such broad categories of services. The beverage category includes everything from soda pop and beer to energy drinks.". (Law.com)
Monster-maker to brewer: No 'Vermonster' beer Oct 13, 2009
MORRISVILLE -- The maker of Monster energy drinks is taking aim at a Vermont brewery that sells a beer called Vermonster. Rock Art Brewery, which makes beer in Morrisville, says it has been told by Corona, Calif. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Experts set sugar guidelines to fight obesity Oct 12, 2009
In fact, nutritionists often complain, sugar shows up in almost every type of processed food - from bread and salad dressing to potato chips and energy drinks. And it's not always easy for people to find out how much sugar they're eating. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Monster Problem for Rock Art Oct 10, 2009
" Rock Art is already getting support from other Vermont companies. The owners of the Beverage Warehouse in Winooski have decided to pull all Monster products from their shelves, even though it is their number one seller in energy drinks. "We've known Matt and Renee for quite some time, they've been a great small local Vermont company and even though it's going to cost us money not to sell Monster we've got to support our local small business owners," says George Bergin, co-owner of the... (WCAX.com, VT)
DNR asks Koster to sue General Therapeutic Oct 10, 2009
General Therapeutic manufactured vitamins, botanical products, energy drinks, deworming medicine and animal ointment from the late 1990s until 2007, when it ceased operations. Most Read Stories. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Welcome to "Zombieland" Oct 8, 2009
If moviegoers learn one thing from Zombieland, it s that paranoid shut-ins hopped up on Playstation, energy drinks and loneliness have the upper hand during an undead apocalypse ... Wednesday, October 7, 2009 11:47 AM PDT If moviegoers learn one thing from Zombieland, it s that paranoid shut-ins hopped up on Playstation, energy drinks and loneliness have the upper hand during an undead apocalypse. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Caffeine Free Energy Drinks Oct 8, 2009
Which Energy Drinks are Caffeine Free ... Energy drinks without sugar or caffeine seek to offer energy through B vitamins, as noted in the name of Lipovitan B3 Energy Drink ... XS Energy Drinks offer a combination of B12 and C. In fact, XS has an excessive amount of vitamin B12 at a whopping 4900. (Suite101.com)
Fever Stimulation Beverages Oct 7, 2009
Even if you haven t heard the term functional beverage before, you ve seen a lot of them around: Bottled teas, sports drinks and -enriched have all joined energy drinks like Red Bull and Guru on store shelves everywhere. And now, there s apparently a whole new functional beverage category, thanks to the efforts of the fine minds at FEVER Beverage USA. The new category, consisting solely of Fever s products, is the stimulation drink category. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
DOCTOR IS IN: All sports and energy drinks are not created equal Oct 6, 2009
Does it feel like you cant go anywhere without hearing about the latest fad in sports or energy drinks ... also have found sports and energy drinks to even be harmful to your child s teeth, as they damage the enamel when sipped over long periods of time ... Check with your primary care pediatrician to find out if sports and energy drinks are safe for your child. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Liquid Candy Oct 6, 2009
Tobacco and alcohol have been around for ages, but new temptations and spinoffs are being marketed all the time: meth, painkillers, energy drinks, you name it. Now a new class of addictive products has been devised. (Slate)
Craft brewers turn beer into barrels of cash Oct 5, 2009
-based United Brands Co. Joose beverages contain 9 to 10 percent alcohol content by volume, along with caffeine, taurine, ginseng and other ingredients found in Red Bull and other energy drinks. Cold Spring Brewery s own beers, which include Gluek brand and Cold Spring craft beers, also are performing pretty well, Bryan said. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
"Blow" Energy Drink Stirs Up Controversy Oct 3, 2009
Just one vial of "Blow" is equal to drinking two "Red Bull" energy drinks and three cups of coffee. But, nutritionists say "Blow" isn't a harmless supplement. (FOX61, CT)
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This topic continued to snowball when it was earlier this week via Monster Energy drinks that one of the map packs was coming as early as Spring 2010. In an attempt to fan the flames, Infinity Ward's vocal community Manager Robert Bowling made it clear to fans this extra content isn't even in planning stages, and won't be until the game is fully completed. (IGN PC Games)
Energy drinks breaching NSW standards Oct 3, 2009
More than three-quarters of energy drinks on sale across NSW exceed legal caffeine levels, some by as much as 30 per cent, a state government investigation has revealed. NSW Primary Industries Minister Ian Macdonald says drinks manufacturers will be asked to explain themselves after the shocking finding that 77 per cent of energy drinks were breaking caffeine guidelines ... The findings relate to the 70 energy drinks subject to the NSW food standards code. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
What Every Ghanaian Should Know Oct 2, 2009
It's also worth adding that most energy drinks contain a high percentage of a specific food trail pheromone, which could cause diabetes. Nowadays, hyper-sexuality, which also goes by the name of nymphomania is on the increase. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Former Anheuser-Busch marketing exec lands Petty Motorsports deal Oct 2, 2009
English served as chief marketing strategist and a member of Anheuser-Busch s management committee, where he helped structure plans to build A-B s influence outside beer, through development of non-alcohol growth categories, including energy drinks and functional waters. Greenspahn oversaw Anheuser-Busch programs that included major special events, mobile marketing tours, retail sales promotions, sampling events, customer service initiatives, nightlife marketing and much more. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
MW2 Map Pack Spring 2010 Oct 1, 2009
Modern Warfare and Energy Drinks ... fans can now indulge in some sugary goodness, courtesy of developer and Monster Energy Drinks. (IGN PC Games)
Cheers to the best drink! Sep 30, 2009
Its time to kick the cola and energy drinks and indulge in some pure fresh water. Especially in a hot and humid city like ours, body water is lost rapidly and requires regular replenishment. (India Times, India)
Krystal fuels spirit of competitive eating Sep 24, 2009
There will be free Krystal and Blitz energy drinks for everyone in attendance, games, giveaways, and Jeff Carlisi of 38 Special will play until the competition begins, Hammontree said. Students can enter the Sackfull challenge, where teams of two eaters will try to eat a dozen Krystals the fastest for a $100 Krystal giftcard, he said. (The University Echo, TN)
TCA '09: January Press Tour Sep 22, 2009
Like It Or Not, WeTV Introduces Healthy Programming Alternative Los AngelesWeTV had a tough job Thursday, kicking off the cable portion of the Television Critics Association meeting here by selling writers who normally subsist on energy drinks, cookies and fatty snacks from the mini-bar on a show devoted to healthy eating. More Content. (Multichannel News)
Pudding event funds cancer research Sep 22, 2009
The tug-o-war was sponsored by Student City, 180 Energy Drinks, Red Bull and ESPN.. It cost $30 to register a team of six, and $50 for an organization to register two teams. (The Daily Campus, CT)
Skate park to open this weekend Sep 18, 2009
Local skaters and bikers are encouraged to enter the best trick contest, where participants may win prizes, giveaways and energy drinks. Participants will be required to wear helmets. (The Daily Campus, CT)
Energy bars fuel cavities, too Sep 12, 2009
If you add to it the phosphoric acid in soft drinks or the citric acid in energy drinks or sports drinks, then its a perfect storm for tooth decay. Once isnt bad, but its the repeated exposure, the chronic use. (MSNBC -- Health)
Media & Marketing Sep 12, 2009
A SLEW of ''scandalous'' brands is set to hit the streets after marketers got the green light to use shock tactics to sell everything from clothing and coffee to energy drinks and condoms. --> Topics. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
New Startup business allows students to drink up on-line Sep 10, 2009
The options include any assortment of their favorite beverages, including Coke, Pepsi, Starbucks frappuccinos, Monster Energy drinks, among many others. The drinks are ordered through BJ's Wholesale Club and Sam's Club, and offered through the site. (Daily Orange, NY)
Mexican sugar imports a concern for U.S. Sep 9, 2009
He said more makers of both soft drinks and energy drinks look to sugar to sweeten their products, rather than the slightly less expensive high fructose corn syrup that's in most soft drinks now. For instance, Pepsi recently ran a limited test introduction of some "Pepsi Throwback" products sweetened with sugar. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
How many bottles of beer on the haul? Sep 7, 2009
" Zach Heidmann (left) and Victor Heurung of Bernick's Beverages and Vending rolled a cart of Miller beer products into a store in Baxter. Brainerd Dispatch/Kelly Humphrey ? Purchase reprints of this . Scearcy, 29, said the best part of his job is the people and getting exercise. "This is a job where everybody wants to say 'Hi' to you," he said with a smile. Scearcy had Comstock work on taking down an old beer display and add the new one at one liquor store while he and Carlson kept stocking the... (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Woman completes chilly swim Sep 6, 2009
She was accompanied on her trip to Sitka by two other San Diego residents and fellow members of the La Jolla Cove Swim Club - Ralph Lufkin, who kayaked alongside Rose and provided her with energy drinks every 20 minutes or so, and Al Brenner, who rode in Dunlap's boat. Rose, a former triathlete, got serious about distance swimming in 2004. (Juneau Empire)
Americans abroad on their perfect days Sep 6, 2009
At around midnight there is a belly dancing show, and then the restaurant turns into a packed club, which keeps the energy drinks pouring to keep us all up dancing until morning. MICHELLE CATAGNUS Northeastern University. (Boston Globe)
Growing list of 'superfruits' pack a nutritional wallop Sep 5, 2009
The small yet powerful acai berry is still useful in energy drinks and protein bars, and is also sold in a powder extract as a vitamin supplements. Make your everyday meals something super with easy superfruit dishes. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)
She don't like Cocaine, but marketers get go-ahead to unleash scandalous brands Sep 5, 2009
A SLEW of ''scandalous'' brands is set to hit the streets after marketers got the green light to use shock tactics to sell everything from clothing and coffee to energy drinks and condoms. The government body that oversees trade marks has approved Knut clothing (a more familiar iteration of those letters was rejected), Hot Cock foods and Porn Star clothing, among others, but has drawn the line at religious terms or names being adopted for commercial purposes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
In wildfires, it takes a city to save a city Sep 5, 2009
Despite signs everywhere warning the fatigued smoke eaters not to pound energy drinks, Medical Unit Leader Keith Douglass feels the need to repeat the admonition at the briefing. "They REALLY dehydrate you," he shouts. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Energy drinks have their addictive, unsporting traits Sep 5, 2009
Only one contained caffeine - at a much lower concentration than that of many of the so-called ''energy drinks'' commercially available today ... But with the advent of ''energy drinks'' there has been a progressive rise in concentration. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
The Citizen's Cinema Sep 5, 2009
TheCitizensCinema wrote on Apr 13, 2009 8:22 PM:" Another week, another Paul Rudd comedy blending raunchy humor with honest sentimentality. This time it was "Role Models," which I watched on Blu-ray last weekend.As common as films from the Rudd-Seth Rogen-Judd Apatow school seem these days, they manage a remarkably high level of quality. "Role Models" even triumphs over this respectable mean, largely thanks to Rudd. Rudd's character, Danny, quips his way through a job moving energy drinks with... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Watchdog admits energy drinks dodged state food standards Sep 4, 2009
THE Therapeutic Goods Administration has admitted flaws in its product register have allowed companies to circumvent state food standards and sell energy drinks containing 10 times the legal limits of caffeine ... These energy drinks are considered foods and have been incorrectly included on the ARTG by the companies selling them ... The crackdown comes after five junior students at Quakers Hill High School had adverse reactions to energy drinks they bought on the way to school. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Hudson encouraged by outing Sep 3, 2009
I never thought I was going to have a couple energy drinks before I pitch my first game after Tommy John, Hudson said with a laugh. But by the time his outing was over, and the Braves had won a key game in the wild-card hunt, he and his teammates were excited over how it went. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Cheap Drinks At College Bars Can Escalate Drinking Among College Students Sep 3, 2009
2, 2009) It's no secret that alcohol use among college students can cause a number of problems, including injury, violence and even death. A new study has examined the impact of drink discounts at college bars, finding that low alcohol prices at drinking establishments pose genuine threats to public health and safety. (Science Daily)
Take high-caffeine energy drinks off the market: NSW minister Sep 3, 2009
Energy drinks with dangerously high levels of caffeine are being sold to children because of a loophole in Australian law, the NSW Government says ... Should energy drinks be banned. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
FALCONS: No LawDog, its Tye Hill to the rescue? Sep 3, 2009
Peterson will down a couple of Monster energy drinks before each game, and JA will show he was just kidding the last two seasons. Bird Watcher. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Nutrition as a factor in school success Sep 1, 2009
By By Peg Doyle/Health columnist. Mon Aug 31, 2009, 12:13 PM EDT. (Medfield Press, MA)
Seven charged with selling to minors Sep 1, 2009
Dogman wrote on Aug 28, 2009 10:18 AM:" Thanks Sue. Thats interesting. I thought the energy drinks were full of suger. I wounder why they would mix that with beer. ". Cubman23 wrote on Aug 28, 2009 11:36 AM:" I believe that there are even some mixers, or something of the like, that contain alcohol. ". (Cameron Observer, MO)
Lambdapalooza is philanthropic fun Sep 1, 2009
With live bands, a DJ and plenty of Monster energy drinks, Lambdapalooza 2009 was a hit. hsaskin@unews. (University News, MO)
Frat's haunted house gives students charitable scare Aug 31, 2009
A masked man with a chainsaw lunged at the unsuspecting students, chasing them outside, where students were given free energy drinks. BU's Chi Phi fraternity hosted the haunted house to celebrate Halloween and raise money for the Jimmy Fund, an organization that helps aid the fight against childhood cancer. (Boston University Daily Free Press, MA)
Goodyear plants covered by tentative deal Aug 30, 2009
Once seen as a silent cry of rebellion, tattoos now posess a status so firmly mainstream that advertisers are using them to market everything from tires and shoes to wine and energy drinks. That has its downside, though. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Lesser access for babies? Aug 27, 2009
High school coaches and trainers say the buzz created by energy drinks isn t worth the risk ... These are some of the energy drinks popular with college and high school students trying to make it through the day or. (Yahoo News -- Child Welfare)
A-B InBev picks DDB for Budweiser ads Aug 27, 2009
Anheuser-Busch named Jason Warner global vice president for Budweiser, and Warner will serve as the primary contact with DDB. Warner spent the previous five years with , a joint venture between Coca-Cola and Nestl; that specializes in energy drinks and vitamin waters, Ad Age reported. Reader Comments. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Sip orange cream soda Aug 26, 2009
Nutrition experts estimate we drink 10 percent to 15 percent of our daily calories, but most of us forget to tally our liquid diet juices, sodas, coffees and energy drinks as it adds to our waistlines. You can gain 22 pounds a year (80,300 calories. (Montana Standard, MT)
Generex Biotechnology CEO Anna Gluskin Featured On BNN News to Discuss Potential for H1N1 Vaccine Aug 25, 2009
(tm) Energy Spray, a convenient and great-tasting energy spray alternative to energy drinks; and Crave-NX(tm) 7-Day Diet Aid Spray, clinically tested and designed to quickly curb cravings throughout the day. The company is also developing MetControl(tm), a chewing gum form of the common generic Metformin pill. (Primezone Releases)
5 foods that sabotage your sleep Aug 22, 2009
Red Bull and other energy drinks are high in caffeine as well as the amino acid taurine, which boosts alertness and adrenaline. Recent studies have shown that even if you drink energy drinks early in the day, the combined high dosage of taurine and caffeine can make it hard to sleep, or to sleep well, later on. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
LeAnn Rimes, friend have public date Aug 22, 2009
"LeAnn was beaming when she saw Eddie and the two gave each other a quick hug. Eddie was sweet and went to buy water and energy drinks from the golf store.". Good move, too: and Eddie spent almost three hours on the golf course in 90-degree heat. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Canning returns to Utica brewery Aug 21, 2009
But it would also allow us to do some different contract packaging for some other kinds of beverages like juices, teas and energy drinks. A proud day. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Energy-X Lip Balm Delivers Wake-Up Call to Consumers Aug 21, 2009
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Burner Balm, a division of Pacific Shore Holdings, Inc., announced the launch of Energy-X, a new lip balm that delivers an effective and healthier alternative to energy drinks that contain added sugar or artificial sweeteners. With zero calories, Energy-X provides the energy boost consumers want without the added calories found in energy bars and drinks. (PR Newswire)
Tander not surprised Coast lost sponsor Aug 20, 2009
"I have never heard of Nitro Energy drinks in the first place," said Tander, sitting third in the championship points midway through the 2009 V8 season. "To be a naming rights sponsor for that event they would have to be quite significant and I certainly haven't heard of them so I wasn't too surprised that they had fallen over. "But the state government has got behind it because it is a very good event for south-east Queensland. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Anderson-Shiro raises TEAratings, increases training Aug 20, 2009
For example, there was a lesson on marketing strategies and we had to compare and contrast energy drinks. Instead of just looking at pictures, we received hands-on experience. (Navasota Examiner, TX)
Ban high-caffeine drinks, says NSW govt Aug 18, 2009
NSW Primary Industries Minister Ian Macdonald has written to federal Parliamentary Secretary for Health Mark Butler, requesting a review of the laws governing energy drinks ... "We voluntarily withdrew all our soft drinks (including energy drinks) from all primary schools in Australia in 2004," the company said in a statement ... "Most high schools in NSW adhere to the state government's canteen guidelines and have opted not to stock soft drinks and energy drinks in their canteens.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Soda makers: Don't tax our soft drinks Aug 17, 2009
Proponents, citing how higher tobacco taxes reduced smoking, are pushing a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, including fruit and energy drinks, to fight obesity and fund a health care overhaul. "This is one option," says Thomas Frieden, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, adding that his view does not represent the Obama administration. (USA Today)
Braves Soriano, McLouth, Prado ailing Aug 16, 2009
He s been instructed to drink lots of fluid and lay off the caffeinated energy drinks on hot days. Hudson s schedule. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Infante's single in ninth lifts Braves past Lidge, Phillies 4-3 Aug 16, 2009
Manager said Prado just needed to drink more water instead of energy drinks and McLouth needs a couple days off. Braves closer , who gave up Howard's go-ahead homer in the ninth inning Friday night, was unavailable due to soreness behind his right shoulder. (USA Today -- Sports)
Infante, Braves rally past Lidge, Phillies Aug 16, 2009
Manager Bobby Cox said Prado just needed to drink more water instead of energy drinks and McLouth needs a couple days off. Braves closer Rafael Soriano, who gave up Howard's go-ahead homer in the ninth inning Friday night, was unavailable due to soreness behind his right shoulder. (MSNBC -- Sports)
