As Covid Subsides, Challenges Remain for Coke and Pepsi Bottlers. Since the US outbreak of the COVID-19 virus more than a year ago, BD has tracked the crisis through the eyes of beverage executives in the Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and independent bottling systems. Our latest informal survey asked bottlers what has improved and what they continue to grapple with on the way to a new normal that has yet to be defined. The following is a synopsis of contributions from more than a dozen bottling executives...

After Shedding Broader Portfolio, Distribution Strategy Unclear. 

On March 5, Nestlé USA announced the acquisition of premium alkaline water brand...

Full-Year 2020 US Energy Results at Retail by Brand

Bang Energy lost volume and dollar share at US retail in 2020 amid the Covid-19 pandemic, distribution disruption, and...

Keurig Dr Pepper Chairman and CEO Bob Gamgort announced new product lines for brands Dr Pepper and Bai during an earnings call with...

Updated Feb. 19, 2021 at 2:15 pm   

Coca-Cola has notified US anti-trust regulators that the company plans to acquire a controlling stake in fast-growing sports drink brand BodyArmor, Coke has confirmed to BD. Timing and terms of the pending transaction have...

Late last night, Nestlé announced an agreement to sell its Pure Life and regional bottled water brands, as well as its ReadyRefresh beverage delivery unit, to private equity firms...