Beverages

The CICC says the under-16 sales ban skips public education, penalizes the most compliant retailers, and was passed without meaningful consultation.

The bill, scheduled to take effect in six months, makes Quebec the first province in Canada to adopt legislation banning the sale of energy drinks to most minors.

The Quebec government has until Friday to pass a slew of bills, including the energy drink ban, before the parliamentary session ends. It will be the last session before the general election scheduled for October.

Guru has valued the case at $15 million, which it says is the amount Pepsi Bottling Group has derived from allegedly abusing its position.

The soda company announced a multi-flavoured 12-pack will arrive in club stores across the United States and Canada.

The Canadian Beverage Association's Balance Calories Initiative exceeded its target two years early. In this Q&A with CBA's Erich Schmidt, he talks about how c-stores can capitalize on soaring demand for low-calorie and ready-to-drink options.

The RTD invites Canadians to try its new hard soda by launching an online matchmaking campaign.

Stefan Kergl, the vice-president of Beverage World shares excitement over the line of sugar-free energy drinks with a Mexican flair.