The authors of this paper allege an association between energy drink consumption and other consumption patterns but, importantly, demonstrating association is not the same as establishing causation.

This study fails to be meaningful when it comes to informing Americans about the real causes of gout. In fact, suggesting that fructose intake causes gout is not based on modern day science, but rather centuries-old theory.

In response to "Wide Availability of High-Calorie Beverages in US Elementary Schools," published today in the journal Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine," the American Beverage Association issued the following statement:

"It is overly simplistic, and simply misleading, to suggest that reducing or eliminating sugar-sweetened beverages from the diet will uniquely lower incidence of serious health conditions such as diabetes or metabolic syndrome."

There is nothing unique about the calories in sugar-sweetened beverages - which include flavored waters, sports drinks, juice drinks and teas - to justify singling them out for elimination from eligible purchases in the Food Stamps program in New York City.

Susan K. Neely, president and CEO of the American Beverage Association (ABA), has announced the promotion of James A. McGreevy III to senior vice president for government affairs for the association.

The American Beverage Association, International Bottled Water Association and FoodBev Media are proud to announce the recipients of the inaugural InterBev Beverage Innovation Awards, announced last evening during InterBev 2010 at a gala dinner held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.

The American Beverage Association (ABA) today announced the election of Thomas L. Bené, president, Pepsi-Cola North America Beverages, as Chair of its Board of Directors, as well as other officers to the Board. New members also were appointed.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- InterBev 2010, the beverage industry's premier trade show, brought to you by the American Beverage Association (ABA) and the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA), is just around the corner. Change is happening faster than ever in our industry, and InterBev is the place to see the latest in our industry's challenges, trends and solutions. 

Low-calorie sweeteners are some of the most studied and reviewed ingredients in the food supply today and have passed rigorous safety assessments.