Nebraska is the first state to receive a federal waiver to ban the purchase of soda and energy drinks under the benefit ... water and soda to chips, ice cream and “luxury meats” like steak.

Energy drinks are a big business in the United States, accounting for nearly 29 percent of sales in the overall soda market and generating $26 billion in revenue in North America alone.

New fast-food menu items have rolled out at widely-popular chains like McDonald's, Chipotle Mexican Grill and Wendy's in recent months, ranging from food to drinks. Hard teas, seltzers and ready ...

It’s been a long time coming. While Coca-Cola still dominates the $97 billion U.S. soda market with a 19.1 percent share, Pepsi has been losing ground for decades, even as it’s tried to adapt ...