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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001157523-03-003140
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20030722
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial statements and exhibits
ITEM INFORMATION:		Regulation FD Disclosure
FILED AS OF DATE:		20030722

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:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-14170
		FILM NUMBER:		03796961

	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 8-K
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                UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 8-K
                                 Current Report

                       Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
                       the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


        Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) : July 22, 2003

                             National Beverage Corp.
                            ------------------------
             (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

    DELAWARE                 1-14170                            59-2605822
(State of incorporation)     (Commission File Number)           (IRS Employer
                                                            Identification No.)

                           One North University Drive
                         Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33324
          (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

                                 (954) 581-0922
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
        ---------------------------------

     Exhibit
     99.1         Press release dated July 22, 2003


Item 9.   Information Furnished Pursuant to Item 12 of Form 8-K - Results of
          Operations and Financial Condition.

The following information is being furnished under Item 12 of Form 8-K, "Results
of Operations and Financial Condition," and is included under this Item 9 in
accordance with SEC Release Nos. 33-8216; 34-47583.

On July 22, 2003, National Beverage Corp. issued a press release announcing its
earnings for the fiscal year ended May 3, 2003. This press release is attached
as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

This information is not deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not incorporated by reference into
any Securities Act registration statements.





                                    SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized.


                                National Beverage Corp.
                                         (Registrant)

Date:  July 22, 2003            By:  /s/ Dean A. McCoy
                                     ------------------------------
                                  Dean A. McCoy
                                  Senior Vice President - Controller
                                  and Principal Accounting Officer


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                                  EXHIBIT INDEX

99.1     Press release issued July 22, 2003

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                                                                    Exhibit 99.1

National Beverage Corp. Brand Growth Boosts Earnings

    FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 22, 2003--National
Beverage Corp. (AMEX:FIZ) today announced sales of $500.4 million and
earnings of $17.6 million, or $.96 per share, for the fiscal year
ended May 3, 2003. For the prior year, sales were $502.8 million, with
earnings of $16.6 million or $.91 per share.
    "The Company had previously reported that during fiscal year 2002
and the beginning of fiscal year 2003, it had 'walked away' from
certain allied brand sales and would replace these revenues with its
core brands...and we are proud to report that we accomplished
this," stated a Company spokesperson.
    "Our fiscal year 2004 begins with a spirit of anticipation unlike
any before. We have completed our metamorphosis into a
development/marketing soft drink company," stated Nick A. Caporella,
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, at a recent management function.
"Our flavors - our brands - our innovative development skills and our
flavor/variety dominance has positioned us to realize superior brand
growth. We are maximizing 'Regional Share Dynamics' using target
demographics and segregating with unique products - such as 'Shasta
Shortz' (children) and 'Frutika' (Hispanic)," he continued.
    "Team National is compared to an athlete...coiled to release
potent energy. Our Company, with its uniqueness and financial
strength, is now positioned to unleash its potential," Caporella
concluded.
    National Beverage produces soft drinks, bottled waters, juices and
juice products and is highly recognized for a line of refreshing
flavors through its popular brands: Shasta(R), Faygo(R), Ritz(R),
Everfresh(R), Mr. Pure(R) and LaCroix(R).

    Fun & Flavor...the National Beverage Way



                        National Beverage Corp.
            Consolidated Results for the Fiscal Year Ended
                    May 3, 2003 and April 27, 2002
               (in thousands, except per share amounts)

                                            Fiscal Year Ended
                                            ------------------
                                             May 3,    April 27,
                                              2003       2002
                                           ---------  ----------


Net Sales                                   $500,430   $502,778
                                           ========== ==========

Net Income                                   $17,589    $16,552
                                           ========== ==========

Net Income Per Share:
    Basic                                       $.96       $.91
                                           ========== ==========
    Diluted                                     $.92       $.87
                                           ========== ==========

Average Common Shares Outstanding:
    Basic                                     18,400     18,212
                                           ========== ==========
    Diluted                                   19,060     18,992
                                           ========== ==========





    This press release includes forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such
forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results,
performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different
from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or
implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include
fluctuations in costs, changes in consumer preferences and other items
described in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings
and the Company undertakes no obligation to update the forward-looking
statements.

    CONTACT: National Beverage Corp., Fort Lauderdale
             Grace A. Keene, 954/581-0922

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