Packaging https://www.beverage-digest.com/rss en-us Noteworthy Launches: BodyArmor Fit. Poppi Minis. Muscle Milk Revamp. Ghost Powder Sticks. Accelerator Flavor. Starbucks Refresher. Coca-Cola's BodyArmor has launched BodyArmor Fit, the brand's first sparkling sports drink, in 12-oz slim cans. Each can contains 290mg of electrolytes, 60mg of caffeine, choline, and green tea extract, with zero sugar and no artificial flavors, sweeteners, or dyes. Flavors are Mixed Berry, Tropical Passionfruit, Citrus Grapefruit, Orange Mango, and Watermelon Lime. NFL quarterback Joe Burrow is fronting the launch campaign. Poppi has launched 7.5-oz mini cans at Walmart stores and online in flavors Cream Soda, Shirley Temple, and Wild Berry in single cans and 6-packs... Coca-Cola's BodyArmor has launched BodyArmor Fit, the brand's first sparkling sports drink, in 12-oz slim cans. Each can contains 290mg of electrolytes, 60mg of caffeine, choline, and green tea extract, with zero sugar and no artificial flavors, sweeteners, or dyes. Flavors are Mixed Berry, Tropical Passionfruit, Citrus Grapefruit, Orange Mango, and Watermelon Lime. NFL quarterback Joe Burrow is fronting the launch campaign.

Poppi has launched 7.5-oz mini cans at Walmart stores and online in flavors Cream Soda, Shirley Temple, and Wild Berry in single cans and 6-packs...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1425 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:19:36 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1425-noteworthy-launches-bodyarmor-fit-poppi-minis-muscle-milk-revamp-ghost-powder-sticks-accelerator-flavor-starbucks-refresher Inside PepsiCo's 13-oz PET Affordability Strategy PepsiCo is betting on a new 13-oz PET bottle priced below $2 to reach consumers who are walking past the cold vault to better afford higher prices for gas and groceries. The company is rolling out the smaller bottle across five of its biggest sparkling brands. We dive deep in a Q&A with PepsiCo's US Sparkling Chief JP Bittencourt. PepsiCo is betting on a new 13-oz PET bottle priced below $2 to reach consumers who are walking past the cold vault to better afford higher prices for gas and groceries. The company is rolling out the smaller bottle across five of its biggest sparkling brands. We dive deep in a Q&A with PepsiCo's US Sparkling Chief JP Bittencourt.

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1419 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:06:58 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1419-inside-pepsicos-13-oz-pet-affordability-strategy Cover Web.jpg Territory Changes and Deals: KDP. Poppi. Olipop. Coke Consolidated. Brown-Forman. PepsiCo. Swoon. ReLid. Gorgie Collection of key deals from around the industry so you don't miss a beat.. http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1414 Fri, 15 May 2026 07:30:47 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1414-territory-changes-and-deals-kdp-poppi-olipop-coke-consolidated-brown-forman-pepsico-swoon-relid-gorgie Briefs: Coke Freestyle. SNAP Restrictions. Coke NE Fights. Trump on Marijuana. Tabaholics. Microplastics. PET Recycling. Coke Ukraine Hit, Says NYT. Diet Coke India A collection of recent developments from around the industry to keep you up to speed... http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1416 Fri, 15 May 2026 07:30:41 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1416-briefs-coke-freestyle-snap-restrictions-coke-ne-fights-trump-on-marijuana-tabaholics-microplastics-pet-recycling-coke-ukraine-hit-says-nyt-diet-coke-india U.S. Beverage Bottlers React to ‘Perfect Storm’ of Cost Pressures Rising fuel and aluminum prices against the uncertainty of a war in Iran and the highest annual inflation rate since May 2023 have caused increasing angst among US beverage bottlers and distributors. BD informally surveyed executives across the Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Keurig Dr Pepper, and independent beverage distribution systems during the past week to find out what cost and profit margin pressures they face now, and what additional pressure they expect. The bottlers also discussed concerns about the revenue side of their P&Ls as consumers look for ways to better afford high grocery and gas prices. During the first-quarter earnings cycle in recent weeks, Coke, PepsiCo, Keurig Dr Pepper, Celsius Holdings, and Monster Beverage all addressed current and anticipated commodity inflation pressure this year, while adding that the costs are mostly manageable so far. “We expect beverage companies will feel margin pressure in 2026, with likely pricing actions in 2027,” RBC Capital Markets Beverage Analyst Nik Modi wrote in a May 7 research note, citing higher costs for aluminum and fuel. Much of the pressure is falling on distributors who own and fuel the trucks that move beverages and buy the aluminum cans that drinks are packaged in. One bottler called it a “perfect storm” of cost pressures. The following is a summary of responses and key themes that emerged from more than a dozen discussions: Rising fuel and aluminum prices against the uncertainty of a war in Iran and the highest annual inflation rate since May 2023 have caused increasing angst among US beverage bottlers and distributors. BD informally surveyed executives across the Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Keurig Dr Pepper, and independent beverage distribution systems during the past week to find out what cost and profit margin pressures they face now, and what additional pressure they expect. The bottlers also discussed concerns about the revenue side of their P&Ls as consumers look for ways to better afford high grocery and gas prices. During the first-quarter earnings cycle in recent weeks, Coke, PepsiCo, Keurig Dr Pepper, Celsius Holdings, and Monster Beverage all addressed current and anticipated commodity inflation pressure this year, while adding that the costs are mostly manageable so far. “We expect beverage companies will feel margin pressure in 2026, with likely pricing actions in 2027,” RBC Capital Markets Beverage Analyst Nik Modi wrote in a May 7 research note, citing higher costs for aluminum and fuel. Much of the pressure is falling on distributors who own and fuel the trucks that move beverages and buy the aluminum cans that drinks are packaged in. One bottler called it a “perfect storm” of cost pressures. The following is a summary of responses and key themes that emerged from more than a dozen discussions:

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1411 Fri, 15 May 2026 07:30:37 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1411-us-beverage-bottlers-react-to-perfect-storm-of-cost-pressures Cover.jpg Celsius Holdings’ Plan for Acquired Rockstar Brand Takes Stage Celsius Energy went from being an underdog to the No. 3 energy drink in the US with a simple formula: broaden the base. Rather than competing for the traditional male energy drink consumer through testosterone-fueled marketing, Celsius Energy built its brand around flavor and a wellness-oriented identity that gave women and professionals who had never bought an energy drink permission to enter the category. Now, with the acquisition of Rockstar Energy from PepsiCo last year, parent company Celsius Holdings is tapping back into the category's roots to access the adrenaline and attitude that built the energy drink sector. “We’ve always been an in-your-face brand,” Celsius Holdings CMO Rishi Daing said of Rockstar, for which he is spearheading a marketing reset. “But we became a little too polished in recent years, maybe a little too sophisticated. Our consumers probably weren't finding that as relevant anymore.” Last month, Celsius Holdings launched a new “Live Loud” brand identity and marketing campaign, playing off Celsius Energy’s “Live. Fit. Go” brand positioning. The new Rockstar positioning comes with an aggressive push into music, action sports, and motorsports. Daing said... Celsius Energy went from being an underdog to the No. 3 energy drink in the US with a simple formula: broaden the base. Rather than competing for the traditional male energy drink consumer through testosterone-fueled marketing, Celsius Energy built its brand around flavor and a wellness-oriented identity that gave women and professionals who had never bought an energy drink permission to enter the category. Now, with the acquisition of Rockstar Energy from PepsiCo last year, parent company Celsius Holdings is tapping back into the category's roots to access the adrenaline and attitude that built the energy drink sector. “We’ve always been an in-your-face brand,” Celsius Holdings CMO Rishi Daing said of Rockstar, for which he is spearheading a marketing reset. “But we became a little too polished in recent years, maybe a little too sophisticated. Our consumers probably weren't finding that as relevant anymore.” Last month, Celsius Holdings launched a new “Live Loud” brand identity and marketing campaign, playing off Celsius Energy’s “Live. Fit. Go” brand positioning. The new Rockstar positioning comes with an aggressive push into music, action sports, and motorsports. Daing said...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1412 Fri, 15 May 2026 07:30:25 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1412-celsius-holdings-plan-for-acquired-rockstar-brand-takes-stage Noteworthy Launches: ARIH. Fresca Hard. Bubly Pop. Plezi. Tropicana Hydrate. Hoplark. Slice Dirty Soda. Korean food companies Paldo and Hy have launched Arih, a Western-Korean fusion food and beverage brand developed with the Korean pop (K-pop) boy band BTS. The brand was launched exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide and on walmart.com, the companies announced on April 24. The beverage lineup includes Arih Postbiotic Energy Drink in seven fruit-based flavors packed in 12-oz slim cans. The drink is made with natural caffeine, four fermented traditional ingredients, and no artificial colors, flavors, or sweeteners, the companies said. A second drink is called Arih Dual Biotic Soda in seven flavors combining prebiotics and postbiotics with 3,000mg of dietary fiber. Both beverages are zero or low sugar. The brand also includes single-serve noodles. Members of BTS had input on the brand name, flavors, and packaging throughout product development, the companies said. US distribution is handled by HYH, a joint venture created to support Paldo and Hy's global expansion. In 2018, BTS became the first K-pop group to... Korean food companies Paldo and Hy have launched Arih, a Western-Korean fusion food and beverage brand developed with the Korean pop (K-pop) boy band BTS. The brand was launched exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide and on walmart.com, the companies announced on April 24. The beverage lineup includes Arih Postbiotic Energy Drink in seven fruit-based flavors packed in 12-oz slim cans. The drink is made with natural caffeine, four fermented traditional ingredients, and no artificial colors, flavors, or sweeteners, the companies said. A second drink is called Arih Dual Biotic Soda in seven flavors combining prebiotics and postbiotics with 3,000mg of dietary fiber. Both beverages are zero or low sugar. The brand also includes single-serve noodles. Members of BTS had input on the brand name, flavors, and packaging throughout product development, the companies said. US distribution is handled by HYH, a joint venture created to support Paldo and Hy's global expansion. In 2018, BTS became the first K-pop group to...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1417 Fri, 15 May 2026 07:30:19 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1417-noteworthy-launches-arih-fresca-hard-bubly-pop-plezi-tropicana-hydrate-hoplark-slice-dirty-soda 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 Noteworthy Launches: America250. Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper. Ghost Energy. Prime. Poppi. Mitra9. Vital Proteins. Full Throttle. Nos. Liquid Death Coca-Cola has unveiled a limited-edition America250 packaging collection tied to the US 250th anniversary, including custom bottles and the brand's first-ever America250 collectible mini-cans. Each mini-can features a design unique to one of the 50 states, plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., with artwork taken from local symbols and culture. Additional Coca-Cola brands including BodyArmor, Gold Peak, Vitaminwater, and Smartwater will also release commemorative packaging as part of a broader yearlong initiative. PepsiCo's Mountain Dew has launched American Dew, a limited-edition summer redesign on 12-oz cans and 20-oz bottles nationwide. The packages honor the brand's 1948 Tennessee origins and the US 250th anniversary. A companion digital ad spot, "Hoedown | Mountain Dew: An American Original," traces the brand's Tennessee roots... Coca-Cola has unveiled a limited-edition America250 packaging collection tied to the US 250th anniversary, including custom bottles and the brand's first-ever America250 collectible mini-cans. Each mini-can features a design unique to one of the 50 states, plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., with artwork taken from local symbols and culture. Additional Coca-Cola brands including BodyArmor, Gold Peak, Vitaminwater, and Smartwater will also release commemorative packaging as part of a broader yearlong initiative.

PepsiCo's Mountain Dew has launched American Dew, a limited-edition summer redesign on 12-oz cans and 20-oz bottles nationwide. The packages honor the brand's 1948 Tennessee origins and the US 250th anniversary. A companion digital ad spot, "Hoedown | Mountain Dew: An American Original," traces the brand's Tennessee roots...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1409 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:06:32 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1409-noteworthy-launches-america250-ozarks-coca-cola-dr-pepper-ghost-energy-prime-poppi-mitra9-vital-proteins-full-throttle-nos-liquid-death Gatorade Restages Around Science-Backed Hydration for Everybody The last time PepsiCo overhauled its Gatorade strategy, Indra Nooyi was chairman and CEO. Back in 2009, amid the Great Recession, Nooyi attributed a slump in Gatorade sales to the fact that couch potato consumers, who “didn’t really have a right to exist in the Gatorade world,” had turned to other beverages, including tap water. The brand’s solution at the time was... The last time PepsiCo overhauled its Gatorade strategy, Indra Nooyi was chairman and CEO. Back in 2009, amid the Great Recession, Nooyi attributed a slump in Gatorade sales to the fact that couch potato consumers, who “didn’t really have a right to exist in the Gatorade world,” had turned to other beverages, including tap water. The brand’s solution at the time was...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1403 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:06:16 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1403-gatorade-restages-around-science-backed-hydration-for-everybody Web.jpg McDonald’s Taking Red Bull Specialty Drink Test National McDonald’s plans to use Red Bull as a base for a new specialty blended beverage to debut across US locations in August. The chain will introduce Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer as part of a new specialty drink menu in the US this year. McDonald’s plans to use Red Bull as a base for a new specialty blended beverage to debut across US locations in August. The chain will introduce Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer as part of a new specialty drink menu in the US this year.

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1402 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:06:03 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1402-mcdonalds-taking-red-bull-specialty-drink-test-national Coke Asserts Foodservice Leadership in New Marketing Campaign Coca-Cola recently launched the company’s first-ever national food service campaign in the US called "And a Coke." The campaign is organized around the idea that “nothing completes a meal like a Coke,” according to the company. The campaign is unique for... Coca-Cola recently launched the company’s first-ever national food service campaign in the US called "And a Coke." The campaign is organized around the idea that “nothing completes a meal like a Coke,” according to the company. The campaign is unique for...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1404 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:06:02 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1404-coke-asserts-foodservice-leadership-in-new-marketing-campaign Noteworthy Launches: Gatorade. Powerade. Costco Energy. Primo Saratoga. Path Sports. Elmhurst Protein. Dunkin'. Bubly Wine. Simply Spiked. Crooked Pop. Super Lyte. GATORADE INNOVATION. NEW PRODUCT TEASED. At the Expo West show earlier this month, PepsiCo teased a new product called ... GATORADE INNOVATION. NEW PRODUCT TEASED. At the Expo West show earlier this month, PepsiCo teased a new product called ...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1398 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:00:55 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1398-noteworthy-launches-gatorade-powerade-costco-energy-primo-saratoga-path-sports-elmhurst-protein-dunkin-bubly-wine-simply-spiked-crooked-pop-super-lyte Coke, Pepsi, Dr Pepper Bottlers Could Face Higher Fuel Costs Spurred by Iran Conflict The average price of highway diesel fuel in the US has jumped up by $1.48 per gallon since March 2, which was two days after the US and Isreal began bombing Iran. That’s a 38% increase as of March 24, according to the latest data from the US Energy Information Administration. Regular gas of all types on average rose by 95 cents per gallon, for a +31% increase. That leaves Coke, Pepsi, and Dr Pepper bottlers... The average price of highway diesel fuel in the US has jumped up by $1.48 per gallon since March 2, which was two days after the US and Isreal began bombing Iran. That’s a 38% increase as of March 24, according to the latest data from the US Energy Information Administration. Regular gas of all types on average rose by 95 cents per gallon, for a +31% increase. That leaves Coke, Pepsi, and Dr Pepper bottlers...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1393 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:00:10 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1393-coke-pepsi-dr-pepper-bottlers-could-face-higher-fuel-costs-spurred-by-iran-conflict 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: Pibb Flavors. KDP Innovation. Ghost Yoo-Hoo. Starbucks Innovation. Spindrift Tea. Alani Nu. Update. Sparkling Ice. Hint. Bubly. Electrolit. Caliwater. Ryl Tea. Death Wish Coffee Coca-Cola has released two new flavors of Mr. Pibb following a limited relaunch with a new formula and visual identity last year to make way expansion this year. The two new flavors are Mr. Pibb Punchin' Peach and Thrillin' Vanilla. Both are available in 12-oz cans and 20-oz PET bottles. The drinks will... Coca-Cola has released two new flavors of Mr. Pibb following a limited relaunch with a new formula and visual identity last year to make way expansion this year. The two new flavors are Mr. Pibb Punchin' Peach and Thrillin' Vanilla. Both are available in 12-oz cans and 20-oz PET bottles. The drinks will...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1390 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:30:51 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1390-noteworthy-launches-pibb-flavors-kdp-innovation-ghost-yoo-hoo-starbucks-innovation-spindrift-tea-alani-nu-update-sparkling-ice-hint-bubly-electrolit-caliwater-ryl-tea-death-wish-coffee Territory Changes and Deals: Fundraises for Throne, Just Ice Tea. Poppi U.K. Nixie Adds Big Geyser, Odom. And More Collection of key deals from around the industry so you don't miss a beat... http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1387 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:30:00 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1387-territory-changes-and-deals-fundraises-for-throne-just-ice-tea-poppi-uk-nixie-adds-big-geyser-odom-and-more Topo Chico Temporarily Shuts Down Mineral Water Wells at Mexico Source Coca-Cola bottlers on the West Coast and in the Southwest US are among the worst impacted by a temporary pause on Topo Chico Mineral Water supplies, according to BD sources. In a Feb. 17 letter to bottlers... Coca-Cola bottlers on the West Coast and in the Southwest US are among the worst impacted by a temporary pause on Topo Chico Mineral Water supplies, according to BD sources. In a Feb. 17 letter to bottlers...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1384 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:26:35 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1384-topo-chico-temporarily-shuts-down-mineral-water-wells-at-mexico-source Former Bud Light Marketer Seeks Phoenix Moment With PHX Hydration Energy: Q&A Daniel Blake knows a little something about rising again. Three years ago, he took a leave of absence from Anheuser-Busch InBev after the conservative backlash against a Bud Light brand partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. Blake oversaw the marketer primarily responsible for the campaign. Many Bud Light distributors were angered as well as they lost almost a third of their sales during the controversy, after consumers boycotted the beer. Blake and his subordinate eventually left the company. Today, Blake is eight months into the US launch of his energy drink brand, PHX Hydration Energy. "I believe things happen for a reason," he said of the end of his Anheuser-Busch career. "And it's not the event itself that defines you — it's your response." Blake is founder and GM of One 11 Brands, which markets PHX (pronounced Phoenix). Following a three-market roll-out last year, PHX is expanding to 14 states this quarter. Blake has enlisted Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy, a media personality and influencer known for pushing back against political correctness. Blake entered a US energy drink market dominated by three powerful competitors — Monster Beverage, Red Bull, and Celsius Holdings. Even more daunting, PHX is one of many challengers looking to carve out space in a crowded but growing category. US energy drink volume grew almost +10% at retail last year as dollar sales jumped +12%, as shown in the Green Sheet with this story. What Blake has going for him is distribution within the very Budweiser beer network that was at the center of his exit from AB InBev. Bud distributors have a track record of helping to build fast-growing energy drink brands such as Monster, Celsius, Alani Nu, Bang, and Ghost that would eventually leave for distribution partnerships or transactions with Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Keurig Dr Pepper. Those beer networks are now eager to replace the lost brands. In a recent interview — which has been condensed and edited for clarity — BD's Duane Stanford started by asking Blake how he plans to differentiate PHX? Daniel Blake knows a little something about rising again. Three years ago, he took a leave of absence from Anheuser-Busch InBev after the conservative backlash against a Bud Light brand partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. Blake oversaw the marketer primarily responsible for the campaign. Many Bud Light distributors were angered as well as they lost almost a third of their sales during the controversy, after consumers boycotted the beer. Blake and his subordinate eventually left the company. Today, Blake is eight months into the US launch of his energy drink brand, PHX Hydration Energy. "I believe things happen for a reason," he said of the end of his Anheuser-Busch career. "And it's not the event itself that defines you — it's your response." Blake is founder and GM of One 11 Brands, which markets PHX (pronounced Phoenix). Following a three-market roll-out last year, PHX is expanding to 14 states this quarter. Blake has enlisted Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy, a media personality and influencer known for pushing back against political correctness. Blake entered a US energy drink market dominated by three powerful competitors — Monster Beverage, Red Bull, and Celsius Holdings. Even more daunting, PHX is one of many challengers looking to carve out space in a crowded but growing category. US energy drink volume grew almost +10% at retail last year as dollar sales jumped +12%, as shown in the Green Sheet with this story. What Blake has going for him is distribution within the very Budweiser beer network that was at the center of his exit from AB InBev. Bud distributors have a track record of helping to build fast-growing energy drink brands such as Monster, Celsius, Alani Nu, Bang, and Ghost that would eventually leave for distribution partnerships or transactions with Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Keurig Dr Pepper. Those beer networks are now eager to replace the lost brands. In a recent interview — which has been condensed and edited for clarity — BD's Duane Stanford started by asking Blake how he plans to differentiate PHX?

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1383 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:20:23 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1383-former-bud-light-marketer-seeks-phoenix-moment-with-phx-hydration-energy-q-and-a Cover Web.jpg 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 Opening Thoughts: From PMS to Skin care, Niche Brands Focus on Women Liquid Youth, a brand highlighted in today's Noteworthy Launches, is part of a spate of health and wellness beverages seemingly—or explicitly—aimed at women. The collagen water is “designed to nourish your skin, hair, nails, and joints, empowering your beauty from the inside out." The drink, packed in... Liquid Youth, a brand highlighted in today's Noteworthy Launches, is part of a spate of health and wellness beverages seemingly—or explicitly—aimed at women. The collagen water is “designed to nourish your skin, hair, nails, and joints, empowering your beauty from the inside out." The drink, packed in...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1378 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:00:43 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1378-opening-thoughts-february-17-2026 Noteworthy Launches: Beyond Meat. Prime. Nobull. Recover 180. Alani Nu. Celsius. Red Bull. Rockstar. Lucky Energy. Mountain Dew Baja The protein push continues. Beyond Meat has launched a drink called Beyond Immerse with 20g or 10g of protein, 7g of fiber, and electrolytes. The drink is packed in 12-oz sleek cans. Calories are 60 for the 10g version and 100 for the 20g version. Flavors are Peach Mango, Lemon Lime, and Orange Tangerine. The drinks are available for a limited time at the company’s The protein push continues. Beyond Meat has launched a drink called Beyond Immerse with 20g or 10g of protein, 7g of fiber, and electrolytes. The drink is packed in 12-oz sleek cans. Calories are 60 for the 10g version and 100 for the 20g version. Flavors are Peach Mango, Lemon Lime, and Orange Tangerine. The drinks are available for a limited time at the company’s

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1373 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:26:31 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1373-noteworthy-launches-beyond-meat-prime-nobull-recover-180-alani-nu-celsius-red-bull-rockstar-lucky-energy-mountain-dew-baja Briefs: PepsiCo Q4 Results. Super Bowl Ads. Cane Sugar Coke. Coke's Quincey Pops Top. Dr Pepper Viral Jingle. Jack & Coke Slims. Non-UPF Spindrift. GLP-1 Study Ping Pong. A collection of recent developments from around the industry to keep you up to speed... http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1372 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:10:58 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1372-briefs-pepsico-q4-results-super-bowl-ads-cane-sugar-coke-cokes-quincey-pops-top-dr-pepper-viral-jingle-jack-and-coke-slims-non-upf-spindrift-glp-1-study-ping-pong Soft Drinks: Concentrate Pricing Rises. Details for Coke, Pepsi, Dr Pepper Concentrate list pricing for flagship Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar and other carbonated soft drinks produced by US Coke bottlers is... Concentrate list pricing for flagship Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar and other carbonated soft drinks produced by US Coke bottlers is...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1367 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:53:50 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1367-soft-drinks-concentrate-pricing-rises-details-for-coke-pepsi-dr-pepper Briefs: SNAP Ban Grace Period; Coke, PepsiCo Reorgs; PepsiCo Factory Simulator; Energy Wins at Tesco; Coke and PepsiCo 'Iconic'; GLP-1 Weight Study; Prime Settles With Mas+; Coke's Quincey on Leadership A collection of recent developments from around the industry to keep you up to speed... http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1364 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:09:11 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1364-briefs-snap-ban-grace-period-coke-pepsico-reorgs-pepsico-factory-simulator-energy-wins-at-tesco-coke-and-pepsico-iconic-glp-1-weight-study-prime-settles-with-mas-cokes-quincey-on-leadership MAHA's Sugar Crash: Revamped U.S. Dietary Guidelines Get Harder for Beverages The US government just released new Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), updating previous recommendations issued in 2020. The guidelines, backed by the American Medical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association, offer recommendations on how Americans should eat. Federal and local governments use the guidelines to shape everything from school nutrition programs to SNAP benefits. The guidelines also influence food industry strategy, healthcare advice, and nutrition education. For the first time, the DGA has said “no amount of added sugars or non-nutritive sweeteners is recommended or considered part of a healthy or nutritious diet.” Analysis. The US government just released new Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), updating previous recommendations issued in 2020. The guidelines, backed by the American Medical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association, offer recommendations on how Americans should eat. Federal and local governments use the guidelines to shape everything from school nutrition programs to SNAP benefits. The guidelines also influence food industry strategy, healthcare advice, and nutrition education. For the first time, the DGA has said “no amount of added sugars or non-nutritive sweeteners is recommended or considered part of a healthy or nutritious diet.” Analysis.

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1358 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:02:12 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1358-food-policy-revamped-us-dietary-guidelines-get-harder-for-beverages Cover Web.jpg FS25: American Beverage CEO Keane Unpacks ‘Challenging’ Policy Year UPFs, Soda Taxes, SNAP Bans, Natural Colors, GRAS Reform, Plastic Waste, More Shares Thoughts on Federal Mid-Term Elections It’s been a “challenging” regulatory year for the beverage industry, American Beverage President and CEO Kevin Keane reminded participants during Beverage Digest’s Future Smarts conference in New York on Dec. 15. A new U.S. president and a new Congress brought new UPFs, Soda Taxes, SNAP Bans, Natural Colors, GRAS Reform, Plastic Waste, More

Shares Thoughts on Federal Mid-Term Elections

It’s been a “challenging” regulatory year for the beverage industry, American Beverage President and CEO Kevin Keane reminded participants during Beverage Digest’s Future Smarts conference in New York on Dec. 15. A new U.S. president and a new Congress brought new

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1353 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 07:31:52 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1353-fs25-american-beverage-ceo-keane-unpacks-challenging-policy-year Keane-282resized.jpg Noteworthy Launches: C4 Performance Energy Shots; Unwell Energy; LaCroix Pineapple Coconut; Playboy Energy Nutrabolt’s C4 has launched a line of 2-oz energy shots in plastic bottles to compete with brands such as 5-Hour Energy. C4 Performance Energy Shots contains 200mg of caffeine, no sugar, and an amino acid trademarked as CarnoSyn Beta-Alanin that is said to boost athletic performance. Flavors are ... Nutrabolt’s C4 has launched a line of 2-oz energy shots in plastic bottles to compete with brands such as 5-Hour Energy. C4 Performance Energy Shots contains 200mg of caffeine, no sugar, and an amino acid trademarked as CarnoSyn Beta-Alanin that is said to boost athletic performance. Flavors are ...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1357 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 07:30:26 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1357-noteworthy-launches-c4-performance-energy-shots-unwell-energy-lacroix-pineapple-coconut-playboy-energy FS25: Coke, Keurig Dr Pepper CMOs Break Down Technology Drivers Technology Boosts Coke’s Marketing Effectiveness Up to +300% Keurig Dr Pepper Hires from Oracle, Google Brand AI Agents Assist KDP Marketers on Packaging, Advertising, Sales Beverage Digest hosted on-stage conversations with the global CMOs of both Coca-Cola and Keurig Dr Pepper during its Future Smarts conference in New York on Dec. 15. The thrust of the discussion centered on digital technology — including artificial intelligence — in marketing operations, data-driven... Technology Boosts Coke’s Marketing Effectiveness Up to +300%

Keurig Dr Pepper Hires from Oracle, Google

Brand AI Agents Assist KDP Marketers on Packaging, Advertising, Sales

Beverage Digest hosted on-stage conversations with the global CMOs of both Coca-Cola and Keurig Dr Pepper during its Future Smarts conference in New York on Dec. 15. The thrust of the discussion centered on digital technology — including artificial intelligence — in marketing operations, data-driven...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1352 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 07:27:24 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1352-fs25-coke-keurig-dr-pepper-cmos-break-down-technology-drivers 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