American Beverage

08/31/2026

For nearly 10 years, Christian has been a familiar face in the aisle, stocking shelves and serving the community as part of the Middlesboro Coca-Cola Bottling Works INC. 🥤

His hard work is a reminder that behind every beverage on the shelf are dedicated employees who help support local businesses, serve communities, and keep our economy moving.

Learn more at WeDeliverForAmerica.org.

08/29/2026

Georgia is proud to be the home of a number of global companies like Coca-Cola. It was great to meet with them in Lima today to learn about their Peruvian and South American operations!

08/29/2026

08/28/2026

15 years ago, our companies starting putting clear calorie labels on every bottle, can and pack. Today they're a recognizable part of how our beverages show up in the aisle.

America’s beverage companies are voluntarily delivering transparency, putting calorie information right at your fingertips.

Learn more at BalanceUS.org.

08/25/2026

Think about how many QR codes you've scanned in the last few years - restaurants, menus, bar tabs, parking meters, event check-ins.

Now there's another one worth a closer look - connecting you straight to a beverage ingredient database designed to help consumers better understand what's in their drinks.

More in today's ABA blog:
https://www.americanbeverage.org/education-resources/blog/wondering-what-s-in-your-drink-just-scan-the-can-or-bottle/

08/25/2026

08/24/2026

In Columbus, Ohio, G&J Pepsi recently made a $45 million investment in their facility - strengthening local jobs and fueling community growth.

"G&J Pepsi has been part of the Columbus business community for more than 60 years, creating good jobs and growing along with our city." - Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther

This is just one example of how our industry is investing in America's future.

Learn more at WeDeliverforAmerica.org

08/19/2026

On GoodToKnowFacts.org, how did we decide which scientific studies and research to include on the site? Answer below👇

08/18/2026

Heartland Coca-Cola has 19 distribution locations across Missouri, Kansas, Illinois and into Iowa and Nebraska.

Now led by Justin Bridgeman, the foundation of the company was laid by his dad Junior Bridgeman, who got his first taste of the beverage business as a player for the Milwaukee Bucks and running youth summer camps sponsored by the local Coca-Cola bottler.

Today, he sees his role clearly: “to make sure we provide jobs and make sure that we keep America working and keep America running.”

Our last video in our series as we mark the nation's 250th year by spotlighting the family-owned and operated companies behind the beverage industry.

WeDeliverforAmerica.org

08/14/2026

American Beverage member companies go beyond government-mandated energy drink labeling requirements to keep people fully informed of what's in their beverage.

That includes clearly disclosing the total caffeine content from all sources on the label of every can and bottle we sell.

More about our efforts at www.EnergyDrinkInformation.com