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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001157523-04-003960
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20040428
ITEM INFORMATION:		Other events
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial statements and exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20040428

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:		04759623

	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 CORP 8-K
<TEXT>
                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) : April 28, 2004

                             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 5.  Other Events

     On April 28, 2004, National Beverage Corp. issued a press release reporting
that it has confirmed the payment date of a special cash dividend. A copy of the
press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.


Information Item 7.  Financial Statements and Exhibits

     Exhibit 99.1 Press release issued by National  Beverage  Corp.  dated April
28, 2004.





<PAGE>




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:  April 28, 2004                           By:     /s/ Dean A. McCoy
                                                       ------------------------
                                                       Senior Vice President -
                                                       Chief Accounting Officer



EXHIBIT INDEX

99.1     Press release issued April 28, 2004

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<DESCRIPTION>NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP EX99.1
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                                                                    EXHIBIT 99.1

National Beverage Corp. Confirms Date of Special Cash Dividend

    FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 28, 2004--National
Beverage Corp. (AMEX:FIZ) today announced that it has confirmed the
payment date of April 30, 2004 for the special "one-time" cash
dividend previously announced on March 5, 2004. The Company is paying
$1.00 per share on approximately 37 million outstanding shares
(adjusted for the 100% stock dividend paid on March 22, 2004).
    "Team National is extremely proud that our Company was managed to
allow for 'excess' cash to go to the owners...our shareholders, at
this time," said Nick A. Caporella, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer. "The exhilaration felt by our directors, management team and
employees has intensified our resolve to employ various strategies in
our quest to continue enhancing value for our shareholders," concluded
Mr. Caporella.
    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

    Note: 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 are described
in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings and the
Company disclaims an obligation to update any such factors or to
publicly announce the results of any revisions to any forward-looking
statements contained herein to reflect future events or developments.


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


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