COVID-19

International Perspective: Coke, Pepsi Global Volumes

Few Volume Bright Spots for Coke in 2020. More Than 1 Billion Unit Cases Lost

March 3, 2021

Last year, the global Coca-Cola system sold 1.3 billion fewer unit cases of beverages than in 2019, according to a regulatory filing last week. In addition, the 29 billion...

Key Beverage Launches Announced As Pandemic Uncertainty Unwinds

Neon Zebra. Dr Pepper Zero Sugar. Smartwater+

March 3, 2021

Neon Zebra. Dr Pepper Zero Sugar. Smartwater+

With prospects for a COVID-19 recovery improving, beverage makers are working their way back to a more normal innovation pattern in the US as retailers prepare to reset store shelves...

Non-Carbs At Retail 2020

RTD Shelf-Stable Tea Segment Scores Turnaround After Challenging 2019

March 3, 2021

RTD Shelf-Stable Tea Segment Scores Turnaround After Challenging 2019.

Pandemic lockdowns fueled a rebound in shelf-stable, ready-to-drink teas in the US last year. As shown in the table, the category grew...

Constrained Gatorade to Get New Production Capacity

Work Part of PepsiCo Capital Spending Spending Boost, CFO Says

March 3, 2021

PepsiCo is adding capacity for Gatorade, which suffered from product shortages last summer amid a spike in demand spurred by higher temperatures and pandemic-related buying. During a recent ...

Briefs: February 17, 2021

February 17, 2021

PEPSICO LAUNCHES TEEN WATER. PepsiCo has launched a new “juice water” brand for teens. Frutly has no added sugar, no artificial sweeteners, and 60 calories per...

Coca-Cola to Launch 13.2-Oz Soft Drink Bottle Nationwide

Package Made from 100% Recycled PET. Other Brands to Come.

February 17, 2021

This month, Coca-Cola is rolling out a new 13.2-oz carbonated soft drink bottle. The package is aimed at consumers looking for a smaller portion size and a lower price than the ...

Coke, PepsiCo See Improving 2021 Consumer Environment Amid Vaccinations

4Q Earnings Recap

February 17, 2021

Last week, both Coca-Cola and PepsiCo reported fourth quarter earnings results, and executives offered commentary on expectations for 2021. While both companies expect improvement in consumer...

Briefs: February 3, 2021

February 3, 2021

Collection of industry briefs to keep beverage executives up to speed.

Quick-Serve, Fast-Casual Share of Food & Beverage Spend Grew Amid Pandemic

Slowdown in Travel, Education Segments May Be Tailwind for At-Home Consumption

February 3, 2021

Data published last week by RBC Capital Markets from foodservice industry tracker Technomic provide a detailed look at where US consumers are buying food and beverage for consumption away from the home. This includes spending in everything from restaurants to jail commissaries. The largest share of away-from-home spending – more than...