Water https://www.beverage-digest.com/rss en-us Stocks: Coke, Monster Gains Beat Broader Market Through Q1 Earnings Most beverage and retail stocks tracked by BD have outperformed the broader market this year through May 11. The S&P 500 gained +8.3%, while the Consumer Staples Index rose +9.0%. The majority of beverage companies in BD's tracking universe outpaced both benchmarks. All share price results in this story are year-to-date through May 11. MAJOR BEVERAGE COMPANIES. Coca-Cola shares gained... Most beverage and retail stocks tracked by BD have outperformed the broader market this year through May 11. The S&P 500 gained +8.3%, while the Consumer Staples Index rose +9.0%. The majority of beverage companies in BD's tracking universe outpaced both benchmarks. All share price results in this story are year-to-date through May 11.

MAJOR BEVERAGE COMPANIES. Coca-Cola shares gained...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1413 Fri, 15 May 2026 07:30:24 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1413-stocks-coke-monster-gains-beat-broader-market-through-q1-earnings Briefs: Keurig Dr Pepper. PepsiCo Q1 results. C-Store Traffic. Energy Shelf Gains. Japan Vending. Aluminum Tariffs. EPS Targets Microplastics. Fever-Tree Campaign. Guru-PepsiCo Lawsuits. RFK Jr Pod. Trump Trolls Oz A collection of recent developments from around the industry to keep you up to speed... http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1408 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:06:44 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1408-briefs-keurig-dr-pepper-pepsico-q1-results-c-store-traffic-energy-shelf-gains-japan-vending-aluminum-tariffs-eps-targets-microplastics-fever-tree-campaign-guru-pepsico-lawsuits-rfk-jr-pod-trump-trolls-oz 2025 U.S. All-Channel Results: LRB Dollars Grew +2.5%. Volume Fell -0.9% ABOUT THIS REPORT AND BD’S FACT BOOK, 31ST EDITION. This report is a snapshot of BD’s newly-published Fact Book, 31st Edition. Fact Book offers a comprehensive view of US liquid refreshment beverage industry sales performance by brands, company, and category. Annually, BD compiles estimated volume and value sales data for the US liquid refreshment beverages (LRB) market, as well as categories including carbonated soft drinks (CSD), and energy drinks. The data included in BD’s Fact Book and in this special issue synopsis estimates beverage sales for all measured and unmeasured channels, including packaged retail, fountain, and vending. The fountain channel includes restaurants, sports and entertainment venues, and other foodservice outlets. In recent years, BD has added chilled juice to the annual Fact Book and to this report. Table 1 does not include an “all other” category and therefore market shares do not sum to 100. ABOUT THIS REPORT AND BD’S FACT BOOK, 31ST EDITION. This report is a snapshot of BD’s newly-published Fact Book, 31st Edition. Fact Book offers a comprehensive view of US liquid refreshment beverage industry sales performance by brands, company, and category. Annually, BD compiles estimated volume and value sales data for the US liquid refreshment beverages (LRB) market, as well as categories including carbonated soft drinks (CSD), and energy drinks. The data included in BD’s Fact Book and in this special issue synopsis estimates beverage sales for all measured and unmeasured channels, including packaged retail, fountain, and vending. The fountain channel includes restaurants, sports and entertainment venues, and other foodservice outlets. In recent years, BD has added chilled juice to the annual Fact Book and to this report. Table 1 does not include an “all other” category and therefore market shares do not sum to 100.

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1401 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:35:51 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1401-2025-us-all-channel-results-lrb-dollars-grew-25-volume-fell-09 Cover.jpg Marriott Switching to Coke from Pepsi after 35 Years Marriott International is switching to Coke from Pepsi after 35 years, BD has learned. Coca-Cola and PepsiCo confirmed ... http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1399 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:19:24 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1399-marriott-switching-to-coke-from-pepsi-after-35-years Briefs: SNAP Soda Lawsuit. Latest 4-Week Category Results. CT Considers Soda Tax. Diet Coke on Social. New Coke, Sprite, Pibb Marketing. Beyond Meat Beverage Expansion. Mexico Wants More Sugar Coke. Coke Consolidated Plant Accident. A collection of recent developments from around the industry to keep you up to speed... http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1397 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:00:34 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1397-briefs-snap-soda-lawsuit-latest-4-week-category-results-ct-considers-soda-tax-diet-coke-on-social-new-coke-sprite-pibb-marketing-beyond-meat-beverage-expansion-mexico-wants-more-sugar-coke-coke-consolidated-plant-accident Briefs: Bottled Water Category 2025 Results. KDP's Q4. Red States Sue Over Plastic Partnerships. Documentary Examines Jackson Pepsi Hair Fire A collection of recent developments from around the industry to keep you up to speed... http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1389 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:30:54 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1389-briefs-bottled-water-category-2025-results-kdps-q4-red-states-sue-over-plastic-partnerships-documentary-examines-jackson-pepsi-hair-fire Noteworthy Launches: Maison Perrier. Sprite. Jack & Coke. Canada Dry. Sparkling Ice. Waterloo. Unwell Energy. Liquid Youth Maison Perrier has launched a sweetened sparkling water with prebiotics called French Kiss in flavors Blackberry & Lemon, Peach & Cherry, Mango & Coconut, and Raspberry & Lime... Maison Perrier has launched a sweetened sparkling water with prebiotics called French Kiss in flavors Blackberry & Lemon, Peach & Cherry, Mango & Coconut, and Raspberry & Lime...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1382 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:00:54 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1382-noteworthy-launches-maison-perrier-sprite-jack-and-coke-canada-dry-sparkling-ice-waterloo-unwell-energy-liquid-youth Turning Knobs: How AI-Driven ‘Digital Twins’ Help CPG Companies Prepare for Disruption PepsiCo announced last month an initiative with German tech conglomerate Siemens and computer chip maker NVIDIA to create “digital twins” of manufacturing plants and warehouses. The goal is to use AI-backed digital simulation technology to figure out what physical changes to plants and warehouses would best improve speed, quality, and efficiency. According to Siemens, the technology tested in one US Gatorade plant increased throughput by +20% within three months. PepsiCo estimates it could reduce capital expenditures by -10% to -15% by “uncovering hidden capacity and validating investments in a virtual environment” before construction. “This allows the company to optimize existing assets rather than investing in costly new construction,” Siemens said in a blog post about the PepsiCo partnership. BD wanted to understand how digital twins work, so we turned to Niraj Jha, who is the senior director of logistics at Niagara Bottling. His work is focused on how data, automation, and AI are reshaping beverage supply chains. Jha’s team leads large-scale optimization initiatives across Niagara’s national network. Jha has been an outspoken proponent of AI technology in manufacturing and distribution. The following interview has been condensed and edited for clarity: PepsiCo announced last month an initiative with German tech conglomerate Siemens and computer chip maker NVIDIA to create “digital twins” of manufacturing plants and warehouses. The goal is to use AI-backed digital simulation technology to figure out what physical changes to plants and warehouses would best improve speed, quality, and efficiency. According to Siemens, the technology tested in one US Gatorade plant increased throughput by +20% within three months. PepsiCo estimates it could reduce capital expenditures by -10% to -15% by “uncovering hidden capacity and validating investments in a virtual environment” before construction. “This allows the company to optimize existing assets rather than investing in costly new construction,” Siemens said in a blog post about the PepsiCo partnership. BD wanted to understand how digital twins work, so we turned to Niraj Jha, who is the senior director of logistics at Niagara Bottling. His work is focused on how data, automation, and AI are reshaping beverage supply chains. Jha’s team leads large-scale optimization initiatives across Niagara’s national network. Jha has been an outspoken proponent of AI technology in manufacturing and distribution. The following interview has been condensed and edited for clarity:

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1377 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:00:47 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1377-turning-knobs-how-digital-twins-help-cpg-companies-prepare-for-disruption Cover Web.jpg Territory Changes and Deals: KDP. Buffalo Rock. Nestle. Coke Consolidated. Coke India. Reyes Coke. Bero. Coco5 Collection of key deals from around the industry so you don't miss a beat... http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1370 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:24:25 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1370-territory-changes-and-deals-kdp-buffalo-rock-nestle-coke-consolidated-coke-india-reyes-coke-bero-coco5 Stock Watch: Coke Shares Rose Last Year as PepsiCo, Keurig Dr Pepper Fell Coca-Cola posted a +12% increase in its stock price in 2025 while PepsiCo and Dr Pepper posted declines. Coke’s increase outperformed the Consumer Staples Index while underperforming the broader S&P 500. PepsiCo, which fell -5.6% last year, faced pressure from... Coca-Cola posted a +12% increase in its stock price in 2025 while PepsiCo and Dr Pepper posted declines. Coke’s increase outperformed the Consumer Staples Index while underperforming the broader S&P 500. PepsiCo, which fell -5.6% last year, faced pressure from...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1360 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:04:43 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1360-stock-watch-coke-shares-rose-last-year-as-pepsico-keurig-dr-pepper-fell Briefs: Bottled Water Results. Ultraprocessed Food Lawsuit. ISBT Brand Council. WHO Endorses GLP-1 Drugs. Prebiotic Pepsi Teaser. Johnny Cash Sues Coke A collection of recent developments from around the industry to keep you up to speed... http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1345 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:10:26 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1345-briefs-bottled-water-results-ultraprocessed-food-lawsuit-isbt-brand-council-who-endorses-glp-1-drugs-prebiotic-pepsi-teaser-johnny-cash-sues-coke Territory Changes and Deals: Liquid Death. Arizona Beverages. Suja Life. Hiyo Collection of key deals from around the industry so you don't miss a beat... http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1343 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:09:59 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1343-territory-changes-and-deals-liquid-death-arizona-beverages-suja-life-hiyo People: Coke Southwest/Arca. Suntory. Icelandic Glacier. Ripple Foods. Redcon1. Peet's The latest industry executive moves to keep you in the know... http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1344 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:05:43 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1344-people-coke-southwest-arca-suntory-icelandic-glacier-ripple-foods Territory Changes and Deals: Coke Africa; Super Coffee; Primo; Recess; Coke Consolidated; PepsiCo Houston Collection of key deals from around the industry so you don't miss a beat... http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1327 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:45:34 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1327-territory-changes-and-deals-coke-africa-super-coffee-primo-recess-coke-consolidated-pepsico-houston PepsiCo Shifting Bubly From DSD to Warehouse Delivery PepsiCo Beverages North America is moving distribution of Bubly sparkling water from direct store delivery to warehouse delivery, BD has learned. PBNA confirmed the... PepsiCo Beverages North America is moving distribution of Bubly sparkling water from direct store delivery to warehouse delivery, BD has learned. PBNA confirmed the...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1324 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:45:10 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1324-pepsico-shifting-bubly-from-dsd-to-warehouse-delivery Territory Changes and Deals: Nutrabolt + Bloom. Coke's Red Tree + Sazerac. Niagara + Silver Springs. Red Bull, Ball, Rauch Collaborate. Coke Canada Investment. Coke Florida Strategy. KDP + Cove A collection of key deals from around the industry so you don't miss a beat... http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1308 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:50:12 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1308-territory-changes-and-deals-nutrabolt-bloom-cokes-red-tree-sazerac-niagara-silver-springs-red-bull-ball-rauch-collaborate-coke-canada-investment-coke-florida-strategy-kdp-cove Briefs: 1H Bottled Water Results. UK Energy Drink Ban. New Coke Marketing. Image Recognition Vending. 7Up Recall. Introducing: A Water Menu A collection of recent developments from around the industry to keep you up to speed... http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1302 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 11:00:08 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1302-briefs-1h-bottled-water-results-uk-energy-drink-ban-new-coke-marketing-image-recognition-vending-7up-recall-introducing-a-water-menu Noteworthy Launches: Danone Oikos. Vital Proteins. Trulieve. Allday Energy. Trolli + Dew. Wave Kids Danone has launched a yogurt-based drink for GLP-1 users and those pursuing weight loss called Oikos Fusion. The drink “is designed to support muscle maintenance and digestive health,” the company said. The drinks have ... Danone has launched a yogurt-based drink for GLP-1 users and those pursuing weight loss called Oikos Fusion. The drink “is designed to support muscle maintenance and digestive health,” the company said. The drinks have ...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1293 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:06:48 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1293-noteworthy-launches-danone-oikos-vital-proteins-trulieve-allday-energy-trolli-dew-wave-kids At Retail: Sports Drink Category Decline Persisted in First Quarter Prime Hydration Decline Deepened. BodyArmor Decline Decelerated Green Sheets: Sports Drinks, Sparkling Water, Bottled Water The US sports drink category at retail declined during the first quarter of this year as Prime Hydration continued Prime Hydration Decline Deepened. BodyArmor Decline Decelerated

Green Sheets: Sports Drinks, Sparkling Water, Bottled Water

The US sports drink category at retail declined during the first quarter of this year as Prime Hydration continued

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1254 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:05:45 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1254-sports-drink-category-decline-persisted-in-first-quarter Noteworthy Launches Starbucks and PepsiCo have launched a bottled Starbucks Frappuccino Lite extension at 100 calories and 9g of sugar per 9.5-oz bottle. (That compares to 290 calories and 43g of sugar per 13.7-oz bottle of the core Frappuccino line.) Sweetened also with sucralose, the Lite line offers flavors Sea Salt Caramel Gelato, Creamy Vanilla Gelato, and Double Chocolate Gelato. The line... Starbucks and PepsiCo have launched a bottled Starbucks Frappuccino Lite extension at 100 calories and 9g of sugar per 9.5-oz bottle. (That compares to 290 calories and 43g of sugar per 13.7-oz bottle of the core Frappuccino line.) Sweetened also with sucralose, the Lite line offers flavors Sea Salt Caramel Gelato, Creamy Vanilla Gelato, and Double Chocolate Gelato. The line...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1240 Thu, 01 May 2025 10:30:13 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1240-noteworthy-launches-may-1-2025 2024 All-Channel Results: LRB Dollars and Volume Rose ABOUT THIS REPORT AND BD’S FACT BOOK, 30TH EDITION. This report is a snapshot of BD’s newly-published Fact Book, 30th Edition. Fact Book offers a comprehensive view of US liquid refreshment beverage industry sales performance by brands, company, and category. Annually, BD compiles estimated volume and value sales data for the US liquid refreshment beverages (LRB) market, as well as categories including carbonated soft drinks (CSD), and energy drinks. The data included in BD’s Fact Book and in this special issue synopsis estimates beverage sales for all measured and unmeasured channels, including packaged retail, fountain, and vending. The fountain channel includes restaurants, sports and entertainment venues, and other foodservice outlets. In recent years, BD has added chilled juice to the annual Fact Book and to this report. ABOUT THIS REPORT AND BD’S FACT BOOK, 30TH EDITION. This report is a snapshot of BD’s newly-published Fact Book, 30th Edition. Fact Book offers a comprehensive view of US liquid refreshment beverage industry sales performance by brands, company, and category. Annually, BD compiles estimated volume and value sales data for the US liquid refreshment beverages (LRB) market, as well as categories including carbonated soft drinks (CSD), and energy drinks. The data included in BD’s Fact Book and in this special issue synopsis estimates beverage sales for all measured and unmeasured channels, including packaged retail, fountain, and vending. The fountain channel includes restaurants, sports and entertainment venues, and other foodservice outlets. In recent years, BD has added chilled juice to the annual Fact Book and to this report.

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1231 Wed, 23 Apr 2025 09:45:29 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1231-2024-all-channel-results-lrb-dollars-and-volume-rose Cover.jpg Briefs: Share a Coke returns, Update on Hispanic Coke Hoax, Sports Drink and Water Performance 2024, Keurig Tests K-Rounds, Coke SW Top Bottler A collection of recent developments from around the industry to keep you up to speed... http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1227 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 08:30:58 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1227-briefs-april-3-2025 Opening Thoughts: The Amalfi Coast My wife and I got away late last month for a vacation to Southern Italy’s Amalfi Coast. I was taking some time off but couldn’t help making a few casual beverage observations. First, when it comes to carbonated soft drinks, Coca-Cola appears to dominate the region. From the small local market near our Airbnb rental in tiny Conca dei Marini, to the trendy restaurants in mid-size Sorrento, there was always a Coke for sale. We didn’t stumble on a Pepsi until we hit a market in the much larger city of Naples. While this was no formal survey, the disparity actually makes sense to me, knowing something about Coca-Cola’s and PepsiCo’s global strategies. PepsiCo’s global beverage expansion strategy has historically focused... My wife and I got away late last month for a vacation to Southern Italy’s Amalfi Coast. I was taking some time off but couldn’t help making a few casual beverage observations.

First, when it comes to carbonated soft drinks, Coca-Cola appears to dominate the region. From the small local market near our Airbnb rental in tiny Conca dei Marini, to the trendy restaurants in mid-size Sorrento, there was always a Coke for sale. We didn’t stumble on a Pepsi until we hit a market in the much larger city of Naples.

While this was no formal survey, the disparity actually makes sense to me, knowing something about Coca-Cola’s and PepsiCo’s global strategies. PepsiCo’s global beverage expansion strategy has historically focused...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1221 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 08:30:31 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1221-opening-thoughts-april-3-2025 Pepsi Beverages North America Shifts Case Pack Water Production, Delivery to Niagara PepsiCo Beverages North America has struck an agreement with contract packager Niagara for the production and distribution of Aquafina case pack bottled water in the US, PBNA has confirmed to BD. Niagara will produce... PepsiCo Beverages North America has struck an agreement with contract packager Niagara for the production and distribution of Aquafina case pack bottled water in the US, PBNA has confirmed to BD. Niagara will produce...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1205 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 07:50:23 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1205-pepsi-beverages-north-america-shifts-case-pack-water-production-delivery-to-niagara Stock Watch: Coke, PepsiCo, KDP Shares Underperformed Market in 2024 Retailers Amazon, Walmart, Costco Rose as Shoppers Sought Value, Online Convenience Shares of Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Keurig Dr Pepper all underperformed the S&P 500 Index and the Consumer Staples Index in 2024. As shown in the table below, Coca-Cola was the only one of the three companies to post a gain. Top-3 energy drink makers... Retailers Amazon, Walmart, Costco Rose as Shoppers Sought Value, Online Convenience

Shares of Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Keurig Dr Pepper all underperformed the S&P 500 Index and the Consumer Staples Index in 2024. As shown in the table below, Coca-Cola was the only one of the three companies to post a gain. Top-3 energy drink makers...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1190 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 07:49:07 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1190-coke-pepsico-kdp-shares-underperformed-stock-market-in-2024 Territory Changes and Deals: Nestle, Primo, Electrolit, 7-Eleven, Lifeway, Zevia, Coke Florida, Varun, PBV Collection of key deals from around the industry so you don't miss a beat.. http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1175 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 07:42:33 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1175-territory-changes-and-deals-nestle-primo-electrolit-7-eleven-lifeway-zevia-coke-florida-varun-pbv Store Brand Soda Volume Down in First-Half Retail Results Private label carbonated soft drink (CSD) volume declined -2.3% at US retail during the first six months of this year, according to BD data shown the Green Sheet with this story. While private label products make up... Private label carbonated soft drink (CSD) volume declined -2.3% at US retail during the first six months of this year, according to BD data shown the Green Sheet with this story. While private label products make up...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1145 Thu, 03 Oct 2024 07:30:16 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1145-store-brand-soda-volume-down-in-first-half-retail-results PepsiCo Expands Single-Serve Portfolio in Growing U.S. Powder Market 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... 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...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1138 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 11:01:50 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1138-pepsico-launches-gatorade-hydration-booster GHB_Hero Image2.jpg Pepsi System Meeting: PBNA CEO Aims for ‘Disruptive Big Swings’ in 2025 CSD Priorities to Include Minicans, Flavors, Zero Sugar. Gatorade Will Look to Deepen Gen Z Ties. Plus, New Energy for Rockstar. Executives and operators from PepsiCo’s North America bottling system met recently in Las Vegas to discuss market plans for 2025. Ram Krishnan, who took over in January as CEO of PepsiCo Beverages North America, urged the audience... CSD Priorities to Include Minicans, Flavors, Zero Sugar.

Gatorade Will Look to Deepen Gen Z Ties. Plus, New Energy for Rockstar.

Executives and operators from PepsiCo’s North America bottling system met recently in Las Vegas to discuss market plans for 2025. Ram Krishnan, who took over in January as CEO of PepsiCo Beverages North America, urged the audience...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1122 Thu, 22 Aug 2024 07:38:09 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1122-pepsi-system-meeting-pbna-ceo-aims-for-disruptive-big-swings-in-2025 Briefs: July 16, 2024 A collection of recent developments from around the industry to keep you up to speed... http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1107 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 07:45:45 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1107-briefs-july-16-2024