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<SEC-DOCUMENT>0000950144-02-007764.txt : 20020731
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000950144-02-007764
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	S-8
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		3
FILED AS OF DATE:		20020731
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20020731

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000069891
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	BOTTLED & CANNED SOFT DRINKS CARBONATED WATERS [2086]
		IRS NUMBER:				592605822
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0430

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		S-8
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-97415
		FILM NUMBER:		02715919

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE NORTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE
		STREET 2:		BUILDING A 4TH FLOOR
		CITY:			FORT LAUDERDALE
		STATE:			FL
		ZIP:			33324
		BUSINESS PHONE:		3055810922

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1 NORTH UNIVERSITY DR
		CITY:			PLANTATION
		STATE:			FL
		ZIP:			33324
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<DESCRIPTION>NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORPORATION FORM S-8
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<P align="center"><FONT size="2"><B>As filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on July&nbsp;31, 2002</B></FONT>

<P align="right"><FONT size="2"><B>Registration No.&nbsp;333-_______________</B></FONT>
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<P align="center"><FONT size="2"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<BR>
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549</B></FONT>

<P align="center"><FONT size="2"><B>FORM S-8<BR>
REGISTRATION STATEMENT<BR>
UNDER<BR>
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933</B></FONT>

<P align="center"><FONT size="2"><B>NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP.</B></FONT>

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<DIV align="center"><FONT size="2">(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)</FONT></DIV>

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        <TD align="center" valign="top"><FONT size="2"><B>Delaware</B></FONT></TD>
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<B>59-2605822</B></FONT></TD>
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        <TD align="center" valign="top"><FONT size="2">(State or other jurisdiction of<BR>
incorporation or organization)</FONT></TD>
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(I.R.S. Employer<BR>
Identification No.)</FONT></TD>
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        <TD align="center" valign="top"><FONT size="2"><B>One North University Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida</B></FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<B>33324</B></FONT></TD>
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        <TD align="center" valign="top"><FONT size="2">(Address of Principal Executive Offices)</FONT></TD>
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(Zip Code)</FONT></TD>
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<P align="center"><FONT size="2"><B>National Beverage Corp. 1991 Ominibus Incentive Plan<BR>
National Beverage Corp. Special Stock Option Plan<BR>
National Beverage Corp. Key Employee Equity Partnership Program</B></FONT>
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<DIV align="center"><FONT size="2">(Full Title of the Plans)</FONT></DIV>

<P align="center"><FONT size="2"><B>Nick A. Caporella<BR>
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer<BR>
National Beverage Corp.<BR>
One North University Drive<BR>
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33324</B></font>
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<DIV align="center"><font size="2">(Name and address of agent for service)</FONT></DIV>

<P align="center"><FONT size="2"><B>(954)&nbsp;581-0922</B></FONT>

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<DIV align="center"><FONT size="2">(Telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)</FONT></DIV>

<P align="center"><FONT size="2">CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE</FONT>

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        <TD width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
        <TD width="8%">&nbsp;</TD>
        <TD width="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
        <TD width="2%">&nbsp;</TD>
        <TD width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
        <TD width="2%">&nbsp;</TD>
        <TD width="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
        <TD width="6%">&nbsp;</TD>
        <TD width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
        <TD width="7%">&nbsp;</TD>
        <TD width="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
        <TD width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
        <TD width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
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        <TD nowrap align="center" colspan="3"><FONT size="1"><B>Proposed Maximum</B></FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD nowrap align="center" colspan="3"><FONT size="1"><B>Proposed Maximum</B></FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD nowrap align="center"><FONT size="1"><B>Title of</B></FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD nowrap align="center" colspan="3"><FONT size="1"><B>Amount to</B></FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD nowrap align="center" colspan="3"><FONT size="1"><B>Offering Price Per</B></FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD nowrap align="center" colspan="3"><FONT size="1"><B>Aggregate Offering</B></FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD nowrap align="center" colspan="3"><FONT size="1"><B>Amount of</B></FONT></TD>
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        <TD nowrap align="center"><FONT size="1"><B>Securities to be Registered</B></FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD nowrap align="center" colspan="3"><FONT size="1"><B>be Registered (4)</B></FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD nowrap align="center" colspan="3"><FONT size="1"><B>Share (5)</B></FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD nowrap align="center" colspan="3"><FONT size="1"><B>Price (5)</B></FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD nowrap align="center" colspan="3"><FONT size="1"><B>Registration Fee</B></FONT></TD>
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        <TD><DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px"><FONT size="2">Common Stock, par value $.01
per share (1)</FONT></DIV></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD colspan="3" align="center"><FONT size="2">600,000&nbsp;shares</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">13.25</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">7,950,000</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">737</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD><DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px"><FONT size="2">Common Stock, par value $.01
per share (2)</FONT></DIV></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD colspan="3" align="center"><FONT size="2">100,000&nbsp;shares</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">13.25</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">1,325,000</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">122</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD><DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px"><FONT size="2">Common Stock, par value $.01
per share (3)</FONT></DIV></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD colspan="3" align="center"><FONT size="2">50,000&nbsp;shares</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">13.25</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">662,500</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">61</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD><DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px"><FONT size="2">Total</FONT></DIV></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD colspan="3" align="center"><FONT size="2">750,000&nbsp;shares</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">13.25</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">9,937,500</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">914</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Footnotes on following page)
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        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">(1)</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="96%"><FONT size="2">Represents 600,000 of the 2,000,000 shares issuable upon the exercise of
options granted and/or to be granted under the National Beverage Corp. 1991
Omnibus Incentive Plan.</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">(2)</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="96%"><FONT size="2">Represents 100,000 of the 500,000 shares issuable upon the exercise of
options granted and/or to be granted under the National Beverage Corp.
Special Stock Option Plan.</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">(3)</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="96%"><FONT size="2">Represents 50,000 of the 100,000 shares issuable upon the exercise of
options granted and/or to be granted under the National Beverage Corp. Key
Employee Equity Partnership Program.</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">(4)</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="96%"><FONT size="2">This Registration Statement also covers an indeterminate amount of
securities to be offered or sold as a result of any adjustments from stock
splits, stock dividends or similar transactions, pursuant to Rule&nbsp;416 under
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">(5)</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="96%"><FONT size="2">Estimated solely for the purpose of determining the amount of the
registration fee in accordance with Rule&nbsp;457 under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, and are based on the average of the high and low selling
prices per share of the Registrant&#146;s Common Stock as reported on the
American Stock Exchange on July&nbsp;29, 2002.</FONT></TD>
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<P align="center"><FONT size="2"><B>REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-8</B></FONT>

<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This Registration Statement on Form&nbsp;S-8 is filed solely for the
purposes of registering additional shares of common stock issuable under our
1991 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the &#147;1991 Plan&#148;), our Special Stock Option Plan
(the &#147;Special Option Plan&#148;) and our Key Employee Equity Partnership Program (the
&#147;Key Employee Plan&#148;). We previously filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the &#147;Commission&#148;) two Registration Statements on Form&nbsp;S-8 on August
1, 1995 (File No.&nbsp;33-95308) and on September&nbsp;19, 1996 (File No.&nbsp;333-12341) in
order to register shares of common stock issuable under the 1991 Plan. We
previously filed with the Commission two Registration Statements on Form&nbsp;S-8 on
August&nbsp;1, 1995 (File No.33-95308) and on August&nbsp;16, 1999 (File No.&nbsp;333-85275) in
order to register shares of common stock issuable under the Special Option Plan.
We previously filed with the Commission a Registration Statement on Form&nbsp;S-8 on
August&nbsp;16, 1999 (File No.&nbsp;333-85277) in order to register shares of common stock
issuable under the Key Employee Plan. The contents of such earlier Registration
Statements are incorporated herein by reference.
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2"><B>Item&nbsp;8. Exhibits.</B></FONT>

<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The exhibits filed as part of this Registration Statement are as
follows:
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2"><B>Exhibit<BR>
Number</B></FONT></TD>
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<B>Description</B></FONT></TD>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">5.1</FONT></TD>
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Opinion of Akerman, Senterfitt &#038; Eidson, P.A.</FONT></TD>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">23.1</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT size="2">
Consent of Akerman, Senterfitt &#038; Eidson, P.A. (contained in Exhibit&nbsp;5.1)</FONT></TD>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">23.2</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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Consent of Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP</FONT></TD>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">24</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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Powers of Attorney (included as part of the signature page hereto)</FONT></TD>
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<P align="center"><FONT size="2"><B>SIGNATURES</B></FONT>

<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
the Registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets
all of the requirements for filing on Form&nbsp;S-8 and has duly caused this
Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto
duly authorized in the City of Fort Lauderdale, and the State of Florida, this
29th day of July, 2002.
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<B>NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP.</B></FONT></TD>
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By: /s/ Dean A McCoy</FONT></TD>
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<HR noshade size="1" width="50%" align="left"></FONT></TD>
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Dean A. McCoy<br>
Senior Vice President and Controller</FONT></TD>
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<P align="center"><FONT size="2"><B>POWER OF ATTORNEY</B></FONT>

<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS,</B> that each individual whose signature
appears below constitutes and appoints Nick A. Caporella and Joseph G.
Caporella, and each of them, his true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents,
with full power of substitution for him and in his name, place and stead, in any
and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments (including post-effective
amendments) to this Registration Statement on Form&nbsp;S-8, and to file the same,
with all exhibits thereto and all documents in connection therewith, with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and
agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and
every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in and about the
premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in
person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and
agents or any of them, or his or their substitute or substitutes, may lawfully
do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
this Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the
capacities and on the date indicated:
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        <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD nowrap align="center"><FONT size="1"><B>TITLE</B></FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">/s/ DEAN A. MCCOY
<HR size="1" noshade>
DEAN A. MCCOY</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT size="2">
Senior Vice President and Controller
(principal accounting officer)
</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT size="2">July&nbsp;29, 2002</FONT></TD>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">/s/ NICK A. CAPORELLA
<HR size="1" noshade>
NICK A. CAPORELLA</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT size="2">
President and Chief Executive
Officer and Chairman of the Board,
(principal executive and financial
officer)
</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT size="2">July&nbsp;29, 2002</FONT></TD>
</TR>
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<TR valign="bottom">
        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">/s/ JOSEPH G. CAPORELLA
<HR size="1" noshade>
JOSEPH G. CAPORELLA</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT size="2">
Executive Vice President
and Secretary
</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT size="2">July&nbsp;29, 2002</FONT></TD>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">/s/ SAMUEL C. HATHORN, JR.
<HR size="1" noshade>
SAMUEL C. HATHORN, JR</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT size="2">
Director
</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT size="2">July&nbsp;29, 2002</FONT></TD>
</TR>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">/s/ S. LEE KLING
<HR size="1" noshade>
S. LEE KLING</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT size="2">
Director
</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT size="2">July&nbsp;29, 2002</FONT></TD>
</TR>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">/s/ JOSEPH P. KLOCK, JR.
<HR size="1" noshade>
JOSEPH P. KLOCK, JR</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT size="2">
Director
</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT size="2">July&nbsp;29, 2002</FONT></TD>
</TR>
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<P align="center"><FONT size="2"><B>EXHIBIT INDEX</B></FONT>

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Number</B></FONT></TD>
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<B>Description</B></FONT></TD>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">5.1</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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Opinion of Akerman, Senterfitt &#038; Eidson, P.A.</FONT></TD>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">23.1</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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Consent of Akerman, Senterfitt &#038; Eidson, P.A. (contained in Exhibit&nbsp;5.1)</FONT></TD>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">23.2</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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Consent of Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP</FONT></TD>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">24</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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Powers of Attorney (included as part of the signature page hereto)</FONT></TD>
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                                   EXHIBIT 5.1

                  OPINION OF AKERMAN, SENTERFITT & EIDSON, P.A.

                                  July 31, 2002

National Beverage Corp.
One North University Drive
Fort Lauderdale, Florida  33324

         Re:  National Beverage Corp. (the "Company")
              Registration Statement on Form S-8

Ladies and Gentlemen:

         You have requested our opinion with respect to the issuance of up to
750,000 shares (the "Shares") of the Company's common stock, $0.01 par value per
share (the "Common Stock"), issuable upon exercise of options granted or to be
granted under the terms of the (1) National Beverage Corp. 1991 Omnibus
Incentive Plan, (2) National Beverage Corp. Special Stock Option Plan and (3)
National Beverage Corp. Key Employee Equity Partnership Program (the "Plans"),
included in the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-8 (the "Registration
Statement"), which is being filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act").

         As special counsel to the Company, we have examined the original or
certified copies of such records of the Company and such agreements,
certificates of public officials, certificates of officers or representatives of
the Company and others, and such other documents as we deem relevant and
necessary for the opinion expressed in this letter. In such examination, we have
assumed the genuineness of all signatures on original documents and the
conformity to original documents of all copies submitted to us as conformed or
photostatic copies. As to various questions of fact material to such opinion, we
have relied upon statements or certificates of officials and representatives of
the Company and others.

         Based upon and subject to the foregoing, we are of the opinion that:

                  When the Registration Statement becomes effective under the
                  Securities Act, and when the Shares are issued against
                  delivery of adequate consideration therefor in accordance with
                  and pursuant to the terms of the Plans, the Shares will be
                  validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable.

         We advise you that the foregoing opinion is limited to the securities
laws of the United States of America and the corporate laws of the State of
Delaware and that we express no opinion herein concerning the applicability or
effect of any laws of any other jurisdiction.

         We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to the
Registration Statement. In giving such consent, we do not thereby admit that we
are included within the category of persons whose consent is required under
Section 7 of the Securities Act or the rules and regulations promulgated
thereunder.

                                       Very truly yours,

                                       AKERMAN, SENTERFITT & EIDSON, P.A.










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                                  EXHIBIT 23.2


               Consent of Independent Certified Public Accountants

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this registration
statement on Form S-8 of our report dated July 23, 2002 relating to the
financial statements and financial statement schedules, which appears in
National Beverage Corp.'s Annual Report on form 10-K for the year ended April
27, 2002.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Miami, Florida
July 26, 2002



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