Plus, Bubly Grows in 1H US Retail Data. Prepares Extension to Challenge Sparkling Ice.
In May, BD reported on a steep sales decline for Coca-Cola’s AHA sparkling water as the brand was delisted at Publix and Coke discontinued caffeinated versions. Now, Coca-Cola has confirmed to BD that AHA will be scaled back next year in the US as Coca-Cola focuses on Topo Chico. The decision comes as Coca-Cola and other major beverage producers focus on premium water segments, both still...
Coke Spiced, BodyArmor Zero, Bubly Burst, Dr Pepper Creamy Coconut Among Coming Launches
October 12, 2023
This year’s NACS expo for convenience store operators, held last week in Atlanta, provided a first look at product innovation from beverage makers in advance of Spring shelf resets. Buyers from both chain and independent small-store retailers attend the show. NACS is the primary trade association for the global convenience and fuel retailing industry. BD attended the event to walk the show floor. Here are some of the newest products shown:
The third-quarter earnings season for the big-3 non-alcoholic beverage companies kicked off Tuesday with PepsiCo. Coca-Cola and Keurig Dr Pepper report the week of Oct. 23. Investors and analysts are watching for signs that consumers are pulling back on beverage purchases amid persistent inflationary grocery pricing and...
The Beverage Digest team is reporting this week from the NACS Expo for convenience store operators that starts today.
We’ll report here on the newest products shown by companies including Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Keurig Dr Pepper, Electrolit, Celsius and many more. So watch this space. See the photo carousel with this story for images of all products reported.
Closest Three-Way Parity Market? Charlotte, North Carolina
September 27, 2023
Green Sheet: Coca-Cola Gains Share in Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Others.
Coca-Cola held a leading retail volume and dollar share of carbonated soft drinks last year in most major metro areas tracked by BD, as shown in the table below. Coke was the leading cola in most of those markets as well. More broadly, Coca-Cola was No. 1 by CSD volume share in...
‘We Want to be the Most Approachable Energy Drink.’
Zoa Energy, launched more than two years ago by celebrity Co-founder Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, is seeking a new equilibrium. In a category where the fastest growth is coming from brands like Celsius that appeal to women as much as men, Zoa has brightened its visual identity, slimmed down its can, taken out the sugar, and cast a wider net. “We’re normalizing...
Increased Velocity a Focus for Key Brands Like Pepsi, Gatorade, Bubly
September 27, 2023
Executives from PepsiCo’s company-owned and independent bottling system met recently in Dallas to discuss 2024 market plans. PepsiCo Beverages North America CEO Kirk Tanner opened the meeting with a challenge to strive for “five-star excellence” when it comes to selling, service, sustainability, profit, and market share. “Three-star is good enough. Five-star is exceptional,” he said. “It is all about resetting our expectation for
Rapid Rehydration on Pace to Reach $2B This Year, Says Coke
September 14, 2023
Fast on the heels of the May launch of ready-to-drink BodyArmor Flash I.V., Coca-Cola’s BodyArmor Sports Nutrition unit has started shipping a new version of the drink in...
’You Need More People’ to Grow, CEO Tells Barclays Audience
September 14, 2023
Coca-Cola Chairman and CEO James Quincey and North America President Jennifer Mann sat down on Sept 7 for an on-stage interview with equities analyst Lauren Lieberman at the Barclays Consumer Staples Conference in Boston. A key message from Quincey and Mann was Coca-Cola’s pursuit of...
When Kevin Keane joined the American Beverage Association in 2005 as SVP of policy and public affairs, industry issues were well focused on a single category. “We were talking largely about soda pop,” he recalled last week in an interview after being named the U.S. trade group’s CEO late last month. “Now there are so many different products that we're ...