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Beverage Titans Team Up to Remove Soda From Schools
Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and Dr Pepper Snapple Group have just done the unthinkable. They've banded together in print and television ads to promote their new campaign to remove full-calorie soft drinks from nationwide schools. The joint initiative, spearheaded by the American Beverage Association (ABA) and called Clear on Calories, hopes to tackle childhood obesity with actions such as placing calories on the front of packages, vending machines, and fountain machines.
Can You Drink to These Dr Pepper Facts?
Today marks the beginning of another massive holiday, as well as the last month of the year — and the decade.
But that's not all: According to the US Patent Office, on this day in 1885, the beverage known as Dr Pepper was sold for the very first time. One hundred and twenty-four years later, it remains one of the most distinctive soft drinks in the world, with a complex flavor that comes from "a unique blend of 23 flavors."
Noteworthy Nibbles — June 9-16, 2009
From Dr Pepper to pork to Philly cheesesteaks, this week's noteworthy nibbles seem to pay homage to time-honored American food traditions. We can't wait for the first ever Great American Food & Music Fest in Silicon Valley, which will feature guests like Bobby Flay and Guy Fieri, as well as famous regional specialties from all across the United States. Know of anything we've left off the list?
Enjoy a Free 2-Liter Bottle of Diet Dr Pepper
Guns N' Roses isn't releasing another album, but Dr Pepper fans can get themselves a free bottle of soda yet again.
To promote its "Nothing Diet About It" campaign, Dr Pepper is giving away coupons for free 20-ounce bottles and — get this — two-liter bottles of Diet Dr Pepper. Between now and March 31, go to the promotion website to choose your coupon, good for a free bottle through June 30.
Dr Pepper Celebrates Guns N' Roses Release With Free Sodas
Update: Dr Pepper is extending its promotional offer through 6 p.m. EST on Monday, Nov. 24.
Would You Eat These Soda-Flavored Doughnuts?
Last time I went to the store, I spotted these doughnuts in flavors such as Hawaiian Punch, Orange Crush, and Dr Pepper. At first, I was curious and somewhat puzzled: Why would anyone think to pair soda flavors with doughnuts?
Ultimately I'm not sure what to think of this concept; I'm inclined to believe that food and beverage companies are running out of novelty ideas.
Taste Test: Dr Pepper Popsicles
A few weeks ago, San Francisco found itself in the middle of a big heat wave. Everyone at the Sugar HQ was melting to their desks and in need of a cool treat. That's when I remembered an impromptu purchase I'd made the week before.I was at the local drugstore and noticed a display of Soda Pops Freezer Pops at the front counter.
Do You Want Chocolate Covered Cherries in Your Dr. Pepper?
I'm a fan of Dr. Pepper, and I'm a fan of chocolate covered cherries, however, I'd never thought of mashing the two flavors together. Fortunately — or unfortunately depending on how you see it — someone at Dr.
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Would You Drink This Pumpkin Dr. Pepper Cocktail?
Over the break I found myself at the local bar in my hometown. They had one specialty cocktail on the menu: KC's Pumpkin Pie — a concoction consisting of homemade pumpkin liqueur and Dr. Pepper, topped off with whipped cream.
Kraft Announces Plans to Slash Sodium by 10 Percent
Kraft, the largest food maker in the US, has announced plans to cut sodium levels in its North American products by 10 percent over the next two years. The move, which will affect over 1,000 products, will eliminate more than 10 million pounds of salt from some of the country's most recognizable foods, like Oscar Mayer Bologna, Velveeta, and Easy Mac. Kraft's attempt to reach health-conscious consumers follows a plea that First Lady Michelle Obama gave Tuesday to corporate food giants, urging them to produce more healthful food.
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