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July 26, 2010: Beverage Industry corrects misinformation on energy drinks

To: Canadian Medical Association Journal The Canadian Non-Alcoholic Beverage sector is writing to you to...

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Refreshments Canada is the national industry association representing the broad spectrum of brands and companies that manufacture and distribute the majority of non-alcoholic liquid refreshment beverages consumed in Canada.

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In 1940, there were more than 500 independent bottlers of soft drinks in Canada. In this tough pre-war economy, gasoline and...

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A healthy diet must include an adequate fluid intake. Beverages not only quench out thirst, they re-hydrate the body while...

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July 27, 2010: CANADIAN BEVERAGE INDUSTRY RESPONDS TO CMAJ ON ENERGY DRINKS

In response to the July 26 Canadian Medical Association Journal editorial "Caffeinating children and youth", the Canadian Beverage Industry would like to correct a number of inaccuracies and offer the following industry perspective that highlights the importance of understanding energy drinks within the Canadian regulatory context. We strongly agree that energy drinks should be marketed responsibly. In Canada, energy drinks are not sold as foods but as Natural Health Products.