PepsiCo launched a new single-serve electrolyte powder this week called Gatorade Hydration Booster that is billed as “all-day, always-on hydration.” The product enters a...

With gut health soda Olipop projecting $500 million in revenue this year, it’s no wonder the company has been the subject of takeover speculation, along with challenger Poppi. The premium functional brands, which promise to support digestive health with the inclusion of prebiotic fiber, have both notched growth rates in the +160% range in recent weeks, according to Nielsen data from Goldman Sachs. Both Olipop and Poppi position themselves as an alternative to traditional carbonated soft drinks, but at a much higher

Celsius Growth Slows in 1H Retail Performance Data.

Monster Moving Ahead With Price Hikes Despite Consumer Weakness.

US energy drink makers are now facing a surprising reality — the category slowdown is intensifying. During the first half of this year, US energy drink dollar sales at retail grew +3.4% as volume sales grew +1.7%, according to BD data. That represents a deceleration of

Exec Says PBNA Focus is Total Beverage Portfolio and Profitability.

PepsiCo’s noisy second-quarter earnings report driven by Frito-Lay underperformance overshadowed an improved trend at PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA). On July 11, PepsiCo reported organic sales and volume performance that fell short...

Monster Beverage’s announcement last week that the company had appointed Swire Coca-Cola USA President and CEO Rob Gehring as chief growth officer is the latest signal that a significant management succession is underway at one of the world’s largest...