National Beverage Corp. (National Beverage), incorporated on November 1, 1985, is a holding company. The Company develops, produces, markets and sells a diverse portfolio of flavored beverage products primarily in North America. The Company's brands consist of beverages geared to the active and health-conscious consumer (Power+ Brands), including sparkling waters, energy drinks and juices, and carbonated soft drinks in a range of flavors, including regular, sugar-free and reduced calorie options. In addition, the Company produces soft drinks for certain retailers, such as allied brands.
The Company's portfolio of Power+ Brands includes LaCroix, LaCroix Curate, LaCroix NiCola and Shasta sparkling water products; Rip It energy drinks and shots, Everfresh, Everfresh Premier Varietals, and Mr. Pure juice and juice-based products. The LaCroix is included in the Sparkling Water category with zero calories, zero sweeteners and zero sodium. Its NiCola by LaCroix is a sparkling water with the flavor of cola, and Shasta Sparkling flavors, which include Lemon-Lime Splash, Draft Root Beer, Shasta Cola, California Orange, Original Pure and Big Black Cherry. The Rip It is an energy fuel in the energy category with flavors, including as of April 30, 2016, six that were sugar-free, and Rip It Tribute themed energy includes offering Tribute Cherry Lime. As of April 30, 2016, Rip it offered two ounces sugar free shot version in seven flavors, which is marketed through its distribution system in multiple displayable package configurations. The Everfresh juice and juice drinks are available in a range of flavors, from such classics as Orange, Cranberry and flavored lemonades to exotics that include Premium Papaya and Pineapple Mango. The Everfresh Premier Varietals is a theme from Everfresh, which is a brand for display in the produce section of supermarkets. Everfresh Premier Varietals is a line of natural apple juice derived from a range of apples specific to the taste of the varietal, such as Granny Smith, McIntosh, Honey Crisp, Golden Delicious, Fuji and Pink Lady. Mr. Pure juice drinks are marketed in a range of flavors, from classics, including apple, orange and grapefruit, to flavors, such as peach watermelon, grape cranberry and island punch.
The Company's carbonated soft drinks include Shasta and Faygo iconic brands. The Shasta features multiple flavors, including products targeted to the Hispanic and other markets, and delivers tastes, such as California Dreamin', Very Cherry Twist and Fiesta Punch. Its Faygo products are distributed east of the Mississippi River and include various flavors, such as Red Pop, Moon Mist and Rock'n'Rye. It also produces and markets Ritz soft drinks and seltzers in the southeastern United States, distributes Big Shot in New Orleans and surrounding areas, and offers St. Nick's soft drinks during the holiday season.
The Company had, as of April 30, 2016, 12 production facilities located near metropolitan markets across the continental United States. Each facility is equipped to produce both canned and bottled beverage products in a range of package sizes. It, as of April 30, 2016, utilized various package types and sizes, including cans, ranging from 8 to 16 ounces and bottles, ranging from 10 ounces to 3 liters. As of April 30, 2016, the Company used a distribution system to deliver its products through three primary distribution channels: take-home, convenience and food-service. The take-home distribution channel consists of national and regional grocery stores, warehouse clubs, mass-merchandisers, wholesalers and dollar stores. The Company distributes its products to the convenience channel through its own direct-store delivery fleet and those of independent distributors. Its food-service division distributes products to independent, specialized distributors selling to hospitals, schools, military bases, airlines, hotels and food-service wholesalers.
The Company competes with PepsiCo and the Coca-Cola Company.
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The company trades on NASDAQ exchange. The company headquarter is located in Florida, FL. The company was established in the 1985.| Ticker | FIZZ |
| Long Name | National Beverage Corp. |
| Short Name | National Beverage |