Make Your Own https://www.beverage-digest.com/rss en-us Noteworthy Launches: March 7, 2024 As previously reported by BD, Gatorade Water is now available nationally in the US. The alkaline bottled water is the brand’s first unflavored water. To mark the occasion, PepsiCo rented ... As previously reported by BD, Gatorade Water is now available nationally in the US. The alkaline bottled water is the brand’s first unflavored water. To mark the occasion, PepsiCo rented ...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1047 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 07:00:11 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1047-noteworthy-launches-march-7-2024 Territory Changes and Deals: February 20, 2024 Collection of key deals from around the industry so you don't miss a beat... http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1033 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 08:02:36 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1033-territory-changes-and-deals-february-20-2024 PepsiCo's Krishnan Tapped as Next North America Beverages CEO PepsiCo Beverages North America CEO Kirk Tanner will retire from PepsiCo at the end of this week after 32 years to join fast-food chain Wendy’s as its new CEO. Tanner has led... PepsiCo Beverages North America CEO Kirk Tanner will retire from PepsiCo at the end of this week after 32 years to join fast-food chain Wendy’s as its new CEO. Tanner has led...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1022 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 09:30:25 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1022-pepsicos-krishnan-tapped-as-next-north-america-beverages-ceo Noteworthy Product Launches: January 18, 2024 Lemon Perfect has launched a 15.2-oz bottle for a suggested retail price of $2.29. The brand also is adding flavors Blueberry, Coconut, and Watermelon. Sanpellegrino has launched a new line of Zero Grams Added Sugar Italian Sparkling Drinks in flavors Blood Orange, Lemonade, Peach & Clementine, and Pomegranate & Orange for $6.99 per six-pack of 11.5-oz cans. Suja Organic, the fresh pressed juice company that previously held a minority investment from Coca-Cola Lemon Perfect has launched a 15.2-oz bottle for a suggested retail price of $2.29. The brand also is adding flavors Blueberry, Coconut, and Watermelon.

Sanpellegrino has launched a new line of Zero Grams Added Sugar Italian Sparkling Drinks in flavors Blood Orange, Lemonade, Peach & Clementine, and Pomegranate & Orange for $6.99 per six-pack of 11.5-oz cans.

Suja Organic, the fresh pressed juice company that previously held a minority investment from Coca-Cola

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1016 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 07:10:54 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1016-noteworthy-product-launches-january-18-2024 Briefs: January 18, 2024 A collection of recent developments from around the industry to keep you up to speed... A collection of recent developments from around the industry to keep you up to speed...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1015 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 07:08:31 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1015-briefs-january-18-2024 Coke, KDP Leaders Remain Optimistic, Poised to Act as Pricing Growth Slows Last week, Coca-Cola and Keurig Dr Pepper joined PepsiCo in reassuring investors that — for now at least — US consumers are still willing to spend on packaged refreshment beverages. More importantly, executives at the companies insisted they know how to adjust if consumers get skittish. Coca-Cola reported third-quarter earnings on Oct. 24, followed by Keurig Dr Pepper on Oct. 26. PepsiCo had already reported its third quarter on... Last week, Coca-Cola and Keurig Dr Pepper joined PepsiCo in reassuring investors that — for now at least — US consumers are still willing to spend on packaged refreshment beverages. More importantly, executives at the companies insisted they know how to adjust if consumers get skittish. Coca-Cola reported third-quarter earnings on Oct. 24, followed by Keurig Dr Pepper on Oct. 26. PepsiCo had already reported its third quarter on...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/975 Thu, 02 Nov 2023 08:48:16 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/975-ko-kdp-leaders-remain-optimistic-poised-to-act-as-pricing-growth-slows Web Lead.jpg Opening Thoughts: August 30, 2023 PepsiCo’s SodaStream has new competition from kitchen appliance maker Ninja. The Ninja Thirsti Drink System launched in late July. The company sent me a unit to try. Here are my observations: — The primary difference in Thirsti versus SodaStream is that drinks are produced by the glass instead of by the bottle. With SodaStream and most other sparkling water appliances, including Aarke and Drinkmate, water is carbonated inside a multi-serve bottle. The user removes the bottle and pours in flavor syrup, shaking the mixture by hand. With Thirsti, water is drawn from a reservoir that is refillable and removable for fridge chilling. Changeable concentrate pods automatically release... PepsiCo’s SodaStream has new competition from kitchen appliance maker Ninja. The Ninja Thirsti Drink System launched in late July. The company sent me a unit to try. Here are my observations:

— The primary difference in Thirsti versus SodaStream is that drinks are produced by the glass instead of by the bottle. With SodaStream and most other sparkling water appliances, including Aarke and Drinkmate, water is carbonated inside a multi-serve bottle. The user removes the bottle and pours in flavor syrup, shaking the mixture by hand. With Thirsti, water is drawn from a reservoir that is refillable and removable for fridge chilling. Changeable concentrate pods automatically release...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/937 Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:08:42 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/937-opening-thoughts-august-30-2023 Briefs: July 25, 2023 A collection of recent developments from around the industry to keep you up to speed... http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/914 Tue, 25 Jul 2023 14:13:29 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/914-briefs-july-25-2023 Briefs: July 12, 2023 A collection of recent developments from around the industry to keep you up to speed... A collection of recent developments from around the industry to keep you up to speed...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/905 Wed, 12 Jul 2023 08:35:14 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/905-briefs-july-12-2023 Noteworthy Product Launches: May 26, 2023 Ale-8-One has launched a limited-edition Peach flavor of its ginger soda. The drink is sold in four-packs while supplies last. Spindrift added a Peach Strawberry flavor to its juice-infused sparkling water lineup. Fever-Tree has added... Ale-8-One has launched a limited-edition Peach flavor of its ginger soda. The drink is sold in four-packs while supplies last.

Spindrift added a Peach Strawberry flavor to its juice-infused sparkling water lineup.

Fever-Tree has added...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/888 Fri, 26 May 2023 20:01:04 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/888-noteworthy-product-launches-may-26-2023 PepsiCo, Coke Executives Prepare for Possible Second-Half Challenges Plus: Updates on Alcohol Expansion, BodyArmor, SodaStream A pressing question for 2023 is whether Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Keurig Dr Pepper will face a more challenging consumer and pricing environment later this year, especially in the US. Goldman Sachs estimates that by mid-January Americans had spent down... A pressing question for 2023 is whether Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Keurig Dr Pepper will face a more challenging consumer and pricing environment later this year, especially in the US. Goldman Sachs estimates that by mid-January Americans had spent down...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/828 Thu, 16 Feb 2023 13:27:32 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/828-pepsico-coke-executives-prepare-for-possible-2h-challenges Opening Thoughts: February 1, 2023 If you have young adults in your life, hopefully they have introduced you to bubble tea, also known as boba tea. This combination of tea, milk, and gelatin-like tapioca pearls, invented decades ago in Taiwan, can by now be found in strip mall cafes all over the US. Almost always there are high school and college students inside slurping boba beads through oversized straws. Franchised versions of the concept have of course followed. Having visited a few of these bubble tea cafes with my kids, I was primed to notice several ready-to-drink and make-at-home versions seeking to capitalize on the boba trend — and to take drink occasions away from iced and bottled coffee. Here are a couple: Inotea Bubble Tea — This shelf stable boba in... If you have young adults in your life, hopefully they have introduced you to bubble tea, also known as boba tea. This combination of tea, milk, and gelatin-like tapioca pearls, invented decades ago in Taiwan, can by now be found in strip mall cafes all over the US. Almost always there are high school and college students inside slurping boba beads through oversized straws. Franchised versions of the concept have of course followed.

Having visited a few of these bubble tea cafes with my kids, I was primed to notice several ready-to-drink and make-at-home versions seeking to capitalize on the boba trend — and to take drink occasions away from iced and bottled coffee. Here are a couple:

Inotea Bubble Tea — This shelf stable boba in...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/824 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 09:00:40 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/824-opening-thoughts-february-1-2023 PepsiCo’s SodaStream Plans Branded Pepsi Syrup Expansion in U.S., GM Says PepsiCo-owned SodaStream is evaluating how to expand its March launch of Pepsi syrup mixes beyond California, US General Manager Mark Fenton told BD in an interview. PepsiCo-owned SodaStream is evaluating how to expand its March launch of Pepsi syrup mixes beyond California, US General Manager Mark Fenton told BD in an interview.

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/744 Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:56:00 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/744-pepsicos-sodastream-plans-branded-pepsi-syrup-expansion-in-us-gm-says Coca-Cola Boosts Revenue Outlook Even as Execs Look Over Their Shoulders 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 ... 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 ...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/704 Tue, 02 Aug 2022 08:47:00 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/704-coca-cola-boosts-revenue-outlook-even-as-execs-look-over-their-shoulders Briefs: July 15, 2022 A collection of recent developments from around the industry to keep you up to speed... A collection of recent developments from around the industry to keep you up to speed...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/701 Fri, 15 Jul 2022 08:05:00 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/701-briefs-july-15-2022 Briefs: March 17, 2022 A collection of recent developments from around the industry to keep you up to speed... A collection of recent developments from around the industry to keep you up to speed...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/645 Thu, 17 Mar 2022 08:39:00 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/645-briefs-march-17-2022 Briefs: December 17, 2021 A collection of recent developments from around the industry to keep you up to speed... A collection of recent developments from around the industry to keep you up to speed...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/607 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 08:15:00 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/607-briefs-december-17-2021 Briefs: November 2, 2021 A collection of recent developments from around the industry to keep you up to speed... A collection of recent developments from around the industry to keep you up to speed...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/588 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 09:17:00 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/588-briefs-november-2-2021 PepsiCo's Third-Quarter: What We Learned On Oct. 5, PepsiCo reported third-quarter 2021 performance that included global beverage volume organic growth of ... On Oct. 5, PepsiCo reported third-quarter 2021 performance that included global beverage volume organic growth of ...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/572 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 09:11:00 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/572-pepsicos-third-quarter-what-we-learned SodaStream Launches Do-It-Yourself Pepsi, 7Up Syrups in Canada PepsiCo’s SodaStream unit has launched a line of do-it-yourself Pepsi and 7Up syrups for the at-home appliance in Canada, moving one-step closer to the ... PepsiCo’s SodaStream unit has launched a line of do-it-yourself Pepsi and 7Up syrups for the at-home appliance in Canada, moving one-step closer to the ...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/549 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 01:35:00 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/549-sodastream-launches-do-it-yourself-pepsi-7up-syrups-in-canada Briefs: September 16, 2021 A collection of recent developments from around the industry to keep you up to speed... A collection of recent developments from around the industry to keep you up to speed...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/556 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 01:09:00 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/556-briefs-september-16-2021 International Perspective Both Coca-Cola and PepsiCo reported widespread volume gains in all reported global markets for the... Both Coca-Cola and PepsiCo reported widespread volume gains in all reported global markets for the...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/507 Wed, 11 Aug 2021 08:02:00 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/507-international-perspective Keurig Dr Pepper Shifts More Brands to Polar in New Hampshire Keurig Dr Pepper made the latest in a string of territory changes that executives have said will improve distribution performance and efficiency for the company’s ready-to-drink portfolio. As of mid-June... Plus, Latest KDP Partner Brand, Seed Investment Developments Keurig Dr Pepper made the latest in a string of territory changes that executives have said will improve distribution performance and efficiency for the company’s ready-to-drink portfolio. As of mid-June...

Plus, Latest KDP Partner Brand, Seed Investment Developments

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/486 Thu, 15 Jul 2021 09:14:00 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/486-keurig-dr-pepper-shifts-more-brands-to-polar-in-new-hampshire Quick-Serve, Fast-Casual Share of Food & Beverage Spend Grew Amid Pandemic 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... 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...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/407 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 08:55:00 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/407-quick-serve-fast-casual-share-of-food-beverage-spend-grew-amid-pandemic Briefs: December 21, 2020 Collection of industry briefs to keep you up to speed on key developments. Collection of industry briefs to keep you up to speed on key developments.

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/393 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 14:28:00 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/393-briefs-december-21-2020 Future Smarts 2020 Highlights With the global COVID-19 pandemic continuing to spread, Beverage Digest held the first ever virtual version of its annual Future Smarts conference. The Dec. 7 live streamed event featured 11 speakers, including executives from Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Keurig Dr Pepper, Nestlé Waters and Molson Coors Beverage. Speakers from Coca-Cola United, Kitu Life, Lemon Perfect, and PureCircle offered insights on everything from distribution to consumer trends. Much of the day’s conversation... With the global COVID-19 pandemic continuing to spread, Beverage Digest held the first ever virtual version of its annual Future Smarts conference. The Dec. 7 live streamed event featured 11 speakers, including executives from Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Keurig Dr Pepper, Nestlé Waters and Molson Coors Beverage. Speakers from Coca-Cola United, Kitu Life, Lemon Perfect, and PureCircle offered insights on everything from distribution to consumer trends. Much of the day’s conversation...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/389 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 14:15:00 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/389-future-smarts-2020-highlights header.jpg Future Smarts Virtual Conference to offer Insights On Year Ahead The speaker lineup for our Dec. 7 virtual Future Smarts conference is set. And it’s top-notch. We’ve recently confirmed our final addition, Henrik Jelert, who is EVP for ReadyRefresh at Nestle Waters North America. This direct-to-consumer unit has navigated higher demand for at- home beverage delivery and a slow-down in workplace consumption during the COVID-19 crisis. He and I will discuss challenges and opportunities, while looking ahead to what comes after the pandemic. We’ll also bring Molson Coors Beverage into the Future Smarts fold for the first time. . . The speaker lineup for our Dec. 7 virtual Future Smarts conference is set. And it’s top-notch. We’ve recently confirmed our final addition, Henrik Jelert, who is EVP for ReadyRefresh at Nestle Waters North America. This direct-to-consumer unit has navigated higher demand for at- home beverage delivery and a slow-down in workplace consumption during the COVID-19 crisis. He and I will discuss challenges and opportunities, while looking ahead to what comes after the pandemic. We’ll also bring Molson Coors Beverage into the Future Smarts fold for the first time. . .

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/370 Tue, 10 Nov 2020 16:22:00 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/370-future-smarts-virtual-conference-to-offer-insights-on-year-ahead FS2020 KDP On Offense Amid Honickman Deal As BD has reported on extensively, Keurig Dr Pepper has made a series of moves this year in its direct-store-delivery system that hinted of a broader strategy at play. In June, KDP bought back production and distribution rights for RC Cola, A&W Root Beer, Sunkist, 7Up, Snapple and Big Red from Indiana-based Royal Crown Bottling of Evansville. At about the same time, KDP transferred ... As BD has reported on extensively, Keurig Dr Pepper has made a series of moves this year in its direct-store-delivery system that hinted of a broader strategy at play. In June, KDP bought back production and distribution rights for RC Cola, A&W Root Beer, Sunkist, 7Up, Snapple and Big Red from Indiana-based Royal Crown Bottling of Evansville. At about the same time, KDP transferred ...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/361 Mon, 02 Nov 2020 08:32:00 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/361-keurig-dr-pepper-on-offense-honickman-deal-latest-example kdp.png Sodastream CEO Hopes to Add Pepsi Brands in US PepsiCo announced last week that it will launch Bubly-branded flavor drops for use with its do-it-yourself SodaStream sparkling water appliance. In an interview, SodaStream International CEO Eyal Shohat said he isn’t concerned that the drops will ... PepsiCo announced last week that it will launch Bubly-branded flavor drops for use with its do-it-yourself SodaStream sparkling water appliance. In an interview, SodaStream International CEO Eyal Shohat said he isn’t concerned that the drops will ... 

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/354 Tue, 13 Oct 2020 07:10:00 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/354-sodastream-usa-adds-bubly-drops-pepsi-csd-flavors-next bubly PepsiCo Evaluating Hard Seltzer Category With Coca-Cola’s move into the hard seltzer category, and the possibility of an entry from Monster Beverage, analysts on PepsiCo’s earnings conference call this morning were naturally inquisitive about... With Coca-Cola’s move into the hard seltzer category, and the possibility of an entry from Monster Beverage, analysts on PepsiCo’s earnings conference call this morning were naturally inquisitive about...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/351 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 13:05:00 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/351-pepsico-evaluating-hard-seltzer-category