Plus, Brewer Signs Deal to Distribute Coca-Cola Topo Chico Hard Seltzer
September 24, 2020
Late last year, Molson Coors replaced “Brewery” with “Beverage” in the company’s name as it looked to expand beyond alcohol “to other growth adjacencies.” Eleven months later, the company has taken the first product-related steps...Includes an infographic illustrating Molson Coors’ emerging non-alcoholic beverage activity. (PLUS: Story updated 10/1/20 with developments since original publication.)
Driftwell to Address White Space in Helping People Sleep
September 14, 2020
PepsiCo is set to launch a new relaxation water called Driftwell later this year that was born of an internal employee contest hosted by Chairman and CEO Ramon Laguarta. The product will target what PepsiCo says is a $1 billion a year over-the-counter ...
Unilever has agreed to acquire Liquid IV, the maker of a powdered electrolyte drink for oral rehydration... plus, a fast-paced collection of other industry deals both in the US and abroad.
Molson Coors Beverage Company announced its first slate of non-alcoholic beverage launches since changing its name late last year to replace “Brewing.” Get this news, plus a fast-paced collection of news from around the industry, both in the US and abroad.
Coke, Pepsico 2Q Global Volumes Illustrate Pandemic Effect
August 28, 2020
Beverage sales volume in China for Coke and PepsiCo improved during the second quarter as the country reopened following pandemic-related workplace and social shutdowns. During the second quarter, both companies posted...
Pandemic Hard On Beverage Stocks, As Retailers Soar
August 28, 2020
Beverage manufacturers have weathered a turbulent year on the US stock market amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Following share price gains last year for most companies tracked by BD, this year through Aug. 24 has brought declines for Coca-Cola and several of the company’s ...
Electrolit, a sports drink brand produced by Mexico-based pharmaceutical company Grupo Pisa, has broken into a US sports drink market dominated by Gatorade, Powerade and Bodyarmor and is looking to expand its...