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Briefs: September 22, 2022

September 22, 2022

A collection of recent developments from around the industry to keep you up to speed...

Closer Look: Air Up Promises “Scent-Flavored” Water

Spoiler: The PepsiCo-Backed ‘Retronasal Smell’ Technology Works

August 18, 2022

BD recently wrote about the U.S. launch of Air Up, the German maker of a refillable bottle that uses pods to flavor plain water by smell instead of taste. PepsiCo is an investor in the company, which describes its technology, based on a scientific concept called “retronasal smell,” this way: “The flavored air travels from your mouth up to your olfactory center, where it’s perceived as flavor.” From packaging to materials, Air Up embodies an assortment of beverage trends that resonate with Gen Z and Millennial consumers: Healthfulness, design, personalization, technology, and sustainability. To better understand the Air Up offering, BD bought and used the product, which the...

Coca-Cola Boosts Revenue Outlook Even as Execs Look Over Their Shoulders

What We Learned in Q2: BodyArmor Slide, Alcohol, Costa Coffee Robots

August 2, 2022

Coca-Cola raised its full year guidance this week in a sign that the company’s leadership is confident in its ability to navigate volatile input costs, consumer headwinds spurred by inflation, and the looming ...