Press Releases
ABA Statement on the Safety of Energy Drinks
In response to the recent study on energy drinks the American Beverage Association issued the following statement:
“Energy drinks have been safely consumed…
ABA Response to Study in journal Stroke: Beverages with Low- and No-Calorie Sweeteners are Safe
ABA had the following response to an observational study in the journal Stroke:
“Low-calorie sweeteners have been proven safe by worldwide government…
ABA PRESIDENT AND CEO SUSAN NEELY NAMED AS TRADE ASSOCIATION CEO OF THE YEAR
WASHINGTON, D.C. — CEO Update has named Susan K. Neely, president and chief executive officer of the American Beverage Association (ABA), 2017 Trade Association…
KEVIN KEANE NAMED EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF ABA’S NEWLY-COMBINED GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Susan K. Neely, president and chief executive officer of the American Beverage Association (ABA), today announced the appointment of Kevin…
SIX CITIES SHARE $445,000 IN GRANTS TO SUPPORT CHILDHOOD OBESITY PREVENTION PROGRAM
Partnership Invests in Promising Programs to Encourage Kids’ Healthy Weight & Lifestyle
Alliance for a Healthier Generation and American Beverage Association Issue First Progress Report on Reducing Beverage Calories
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation and America’s beverage companies today issued the first annual independent evaluation of the Balance Calories Initiative, a landmark effort to decrease beverage calories in the American diet. The Balance Calories Report on 2015 Progress lays out the ambitious work that beverage companies have undertaken to build a foundation of strategies in the marketplace that drive changes in consumer purchases and consumption.
AMERICAN BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES AMERICA RECYCLES DAY
Beverage industry announces milestones in its commitment to eliminate waste to landfill from facilities
AMERICAN BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES ELECTION OF NEW OFFICERS AND MEMBERS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The American Beverage Association (ABA) today announced the election of Jeff Honickman, CEO of Pepsi-Cola & National Brand Beverages, Ltd, as Chair of its Board of Directors, as well as other officers and members to the Board.
ABA Statement on Boston University Report on Engagement with Health Organizations
America’s beverage companies are engaged in public health issues because we, too, want a strong, healthy America. We have a long tradition of supporting community organizations across the country. As this report points out, some of these organizations focus on strengthening public health, which we are proud to support.
Alliance for a Healthier Generation and America’s Beverage Companies Start Work in Montgomery and Lowndes Counties as Part of Community Initiative to Help Reduce Beverage Calories Consumed
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation and America’s beverage companies announced today that work will begin in Montgomery and Lowndes Counties on the Balance Calories Community Initiative, a focused effort to help people reduce the calories and sugar they get from beverages. By working to change behavior within these communities, the initiative aims to help reduce beverage calories consumed per person nationally by 20 percent by 2025 – the single-largest voluntary effort by an industry to combat obesity.