Beverages

After some time in the hole, new poll finds that beer is emerging victorious.

Chicken and sandwiches top the list of products most often in consumers' diets.

Sundia Corp. has taken the mess out of the watermelon with its bottled watermelon juice.

Company claims it is the "first in category" with creamy malt beverages.

Through acquisitions, the company looks to begin operations in the southeastern U.S. in the latter half of this year.

The beverage industry sees "big opportunity" in ready-to-drink coffees.

Below-cost selling of gasoline is emerging as a major concern in Virginia and Alabama. In Florida, a new law places petroleum marketers in a critical position to help meet future weather emergencies. In Oklahoma a plea is made for parity in cigarette taxes, and from Georgia we hear a call (in vain?) for common sense standards in the petroleum industry.

Bill allowing stores to discount alcoholic beverages goes to State House for vote.