Diet Coke is capitalizing on its current social media renaissance by bringing back Diet Coke Lime, complete with retro packaging. The drink hit shelves nationwide this week. “Known for its crisp refreshment with a zesty lime twist,” Coca-Cola said in a statement, “Diet Coke Lime was a breakout...

La Colombe RTD Coffee Now Bigger Than Dunkin’ Brands on Volume Basis

Lipton, Arizona, Snapple RTD Teas Fall

The US protein shake category grew at retail during the first half of this year, as growth in Fairlife Core Power outpaced the category and market leader ...

Jel Sert’s Pure Kick Alkaline Sticks to Launch in November

Meanwhile, Sports Powder Leader Liquid I.V. Launches Energy Hybrid

Unilever-owned Liquid I.V. electrolyte powders and Nestlé-owned Nuun dissolvable tablets have fueled growing consumer uptake of single-serve beverage enhancers in recent years. Powdered sports and energy drink mixes — which can include...

PROTEIN MANIA. Unwell Hydration, backed by podcaster Alex Cooper, has launched a new version called Unwell Hydration with Protein. The flavored electrolyte water adds 10g of whey isolate protein. The drink contains...

Rapid Hydration Remains Growth Engine. Prime Leaves Hole

The US sports drink category at retail has shown no signs of a rebound in 2025 following declines both in 2024 and during the first quarter of this year, according to BD data. For the first half of 2025, sports drink sales...

Increase Intended to Mitigate Concentrate and Aluminum Tariffs, Other Costs

Green Sheet: CSD Category Posts First-Half 2025 Gains at Retail

PepsiCo will increase carbonated soft drink concentrate prices, BD has learned. Wholesale prices for finished CSDs, which are...

Plus, Latest U.S. Retail Data Shows CSD Pricing Accelerated

Fourth of July promotional activity for carbonated soft drinks appeared...

One 11 Brands has launched a new “hydration energy drink” called PHX. The brand, backed by Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy, is described as a “multi-functional beverage blending 700mg of electrolytes and 200mg of natural energy from green tea.” Flavors are Peach, Lemon Lime, Watermelon Lime, Blueberry Lemonade, Wild Berry, and Orange. The drink, packed...