Dairy https://www.beverage-digest.com/rss en-us 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 Chobani's La Colombe, Coke's Fairlife to Add Capacity in Michigan [Green Sheets] The ready-to-drink protein shake category posted double-digit growth US retail for 2025, while ready-to-drink coffee and tea declined. As shown in the Green Sheet with this newsletter, the protein... http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1394 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:00:12 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1394-coke-to-add-fairlife-capacity-in-growing-rtd-protein-shakes-category Briefs: Fairlife Capacity; RTD Protein, Coffee, Tea Results [Green Sheets]; Alani Nu Transition to PepsiCo; Tik Tok Deal A collection of recent developments from around the industry to keep you up to speed... http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1356 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 07:44:06 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1356-briefs-fairlife-capacity-rtd-protein-coffee-tea-results-green-sheets-alani-nu-transition-to-pepsico-tik-tok-deal FS25: PepsiCo U.S. Beverages CEO Krishnan Goes Deep on Turnaround Strategy PepsiCo Beverages US CEO Ram Krishnan participated in on-stage discussion at Beverage Digest’s Future Smarts Conference in New York on Dec. 15. That morning, the company announced the promotion of Krishnan to CEO of PepsiCo North America, where he will oversee food and beverage operations starting ... http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1351 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 07:20:41 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1351-fs25-pepsico-us-beverages-ceo-krishnan-goes-deep-on-turnaround-strategy Main3.jpeg resizedram-122.jpg Territory Changes and Deals: Coke Consolidated. WP Beverages. Costa Coffee. Redwood Beverage. Lucky Energy. Trip. Pepsi-Infosys KDP’s Energy Portfolio featuring Ghost, C4 Posts Higher Retail Sales A three-way battle for energy drink supremacy is emerging at US retail, according to BD data. Monster Energy, Red Bull, and Celsius Energy accounted for 70% of category volume sales during the first nine months of 2025, as shown in the Green Sheet. Monster Beverage’s energy brands... KDP’s Energy Portfolio featuring Ghost, C4 Posts Higher Retail Sales

A three-way battle for energy drink supremacy is emerging at US retail, according to BD data. Monster Energy, Red Bull, and Celsius Energy accounted for 70% of category volume sales during the first nine months of 2025, as shown in the Green Sheet. Monster Beverage’s energy brands...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1335 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:57:36 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1335-territory-changes-and-deals-coke-consolidated-wp-beverages-costa-coffee-redwood-beverage-lucky-energy-trip-pepsi-infosys NACS Show 2025 Chicago Rolling Updates on 2026 Coke, PepsiCo, KDP Innovation and More. Hello from the NACS show in Chicago. Food and beverage manufacturers are sharing their latest innovation to convenience store operators from around the country as buyers look toward shelf sets early next year. Beverage Digest is at the show to provide rolling innovation updates for subscribers by email alert and here at Beverage Digest.com... Rolling Updates on 2026 Coke, PepsiCo, KDP Innovation and More. 

Hello from the NACS show in Chicago. Food and beverage manufacturers are sharing their latest innovation to convenience store operators from around the country as buyers look toward shelf sets early next year. Beverage Digest is at the show to provide rolling innovation updates for subscribers by email alert and here at Beverage Digest.com...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1322 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:50:46 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1322-nacs-show-2025-chicago IMG_9785.jpeg IMG_9904.jpeg IMG_9903.jpeg IMG_9900.jpeg IMG_9898.jpeg IMG_9887.jpeg IMG_9886.jpeg IMG_9885.jpeg IMG_9884.jpeg IMG_9877.jpeg IMG_9875.jpeg IMG_9874.jpeg IMG_9870.jpeg IMG_9865.jpeg IMG_9858.jpeg IMG_9857.jpeg IMG_9836.jpeg IMG_9820.jpeg IMG_9818.jpeg IMG_9817.jpeg IMG_9816.jpeg IMG_9815.jpeg IMG_9814.jpeg IMG_9813.jpeg IMG_9812.jpeg IMG_9808.jpeg IMG_9781.jpeg IMG_9760.jpeg IMG_9751.jpeg IMG_9752.jpeg IMG_9772.jpeg IMG_9699.jpeg IMG_9703.jpeg IMG_9748.jpeg IMG_9778.jpeg IMG_9735.jpeg IMG_9718.jpeg IMG_9777.jpeg IMG_9704.jpeg IMG_9775.jpeg IMG_9710.jpeg IMG_9744.jpeg IMG_9724.jpeg IMG_9733.jpeg IMG_9755.jpeg IMG_9774.jpeg IMG_9771.jpeg IMG_9762.jpeg IMG_9763.jpeg IMG_9702.jpeg IMG_9745.jpeg IMG_9709.jpeg IMG_9732.jpeg IMG_9779.jpeg IMG_9776.jpeg Pepsico to Launch Protein Trifecta in 2026 Using Propel, Muscle Milk, Starbucks Brands As part of its third-quarter earnings report this morning, PepsiCo is previewing a new Gatorade product, as well as a three-brand protein strategy centered on Propel, Muscle Milk, and Starbucks ready-to-drink coffee. BD obtained additional details. The Propel product will... As part of its third-quarter earnings report this morning, PepsiCo is previewing a new Gatorade product, as well as a three-brand protein strategy centered on Propel, Muscle Milk, and Starbucks ready-to-drink coffee. BD obtained additional details. The Propel product will...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1320 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 06:42:01 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1320-pepsico-to-launch-protein-trifecta-in-2026-using-propel-muscle-milk-starbucks-brands PepsiCo Protein.jpeg Gatorade Lower Sugar.jpeg PepsiCo Protein.jpeg Noteworthy Product Launches: Protein Mania: Unwell, Starbucks. Sparkling Ice. Oomee. Bloom. Säti 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... 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...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1303 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 11:00:32 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1303-noteworthy-product-launches-protein-mania-unwell-starbucks-sparkling-ice-oomee-bloom-sati People: Coca-Cola. Talking Rain. 1440 Foods. Coke Florida The latest industry executive moves to keep you in the know... http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1291 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:25:42 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1291-people-coca-colatalking-rain-1440-foods-coke-florida Protein Shake Category Powers on. Fairlife Only ‘Scratched the Surface,' Exec Says The ready-to-drink protein shake category continued to post booming growth rates at US retail during the first quarter of this year, according to BD data. As shown in the Green Sheet with this story, volume sales... The ready-to-drink protein shake category continued to post booming growth rates at US retail during the first quarter of this year, according to BD data. As shown in the Green Sheet with this story, volume sales...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1270 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:00:07 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1270-protein-shake-category-powers-on-as-fairlife-only-scratched-the-surface Territory Changes and Deals: Monster Execs Buy Ice Cream. Carnival Jumps to Coke. Africa Coke Bottling Deal A collection of key deals from around the industry so you don't miss a beat... A collection of key deals from around the industry so you don't miss a beat...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1272 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 08:54:41 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1272-territory-changes-and-deals-monster-execs-buy-ice-cream-carnival-jumps-to-coke-africa-coke-bottling-deal Noteworthy Launches: Sprite+Tea, Biolyte, Danone, Don't Quit, Topo Chico, Ryl Tea, Jolene, Bubbl'r, Vitaminwater, Meli Coca-Cola has launched Sprite + Tea, which is a combination of Sprite lemon-lime soda and iced tea. The concept was based on a social media trend in which influencers and consumers cold-steep tea bags in Sprite.Biolyte hydration drink, which bills itself as an “IV in a bottle,” has unveiled a packaging redesign. The brand also added 6,000 CVS and Walgreens locations nationwide to its distribution footprint.... Coca-Cola has launched Sprite + Tea, which is a combination of Sprite lemon-lime soda and iced tea. The concept was based on a social media trend in which influencers and consumers cold-steep tea bags in Sprite.

Biolyte hydration drink, which bills itself as an “IV in a bottle,” has unveiled a packaging redesign. The brand also added 6,000 CVS and Walgreens locations nationwide to its distribution footprint....

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1249 Thu, 22 May 2025 07:54:44 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1249-noteworthy-launches-may-22-2025 Briefs: Fairlife; Keurig Dr Pepper; SNAP Risk; Sparkling Water Results and Data; Coke Tax Case; CCEP to FTSE; Target Boycott; $90K Cheeto A collection of recent developments from around the industry to keep you up to speed... http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1218 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 08:00:15 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1218-briefs-march-11-2025 Protein Shake Results: Coke’s Fairlife Core Power Explodes at US Retail Coca-Cola’s Fairlife Core Power continued to lead growth in the $6 billion US protein shake category at retail for the first nine months of this year, according to BD data. The brand grew sales +39% by dollars and +29% by volume in the period, as shown in the... Coca-Cola’s Fairlife Core Power continued to lead growth in the $6 billion US protein shake category at retail for the first nine months of this year, according to BD data. The brand grew sales +39% by dollars and +29% by volume in the period, as shown in the...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1182 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 07:38:50 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1182-protein-shake-results-cokes-fairlife-core-power-explodes-at-us-retail Cover - Web.jpg Coke System Meeting: North America Bottlers Look ‘Above and Beyond’ For 2025 Coca-Cola’s North America Operating Unit hosted executives and associates from its franchised bottling system in Las Vegas recently to discuss marketing, commercial and sales plans for 2025. The theme for the meeting was, “Above and Beyond,” as the system looks to... Coca-Cola’s North America Operating Unit hosted executives and associates from its franchised bottling system in Las Vegas recently to discuss marketing, commercial and sales plans for 2025. The theme for the meeting was, “Above and Beyond,” as the system looks to...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1172 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 07:38:01 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1172-coke-system-meeting-north-america-bottlers-look-above-and-beyond-for-2025 Analysis: Fairlife Acquisition 'Bright Spot’ For Coca-Cola Meanwhile, PepsiCo’s Muscle Milk Refocuses Within Growing Category. Bernstein Analyst Callum Elliot recently dug into Coca-Cola’s Fairlife dairy business as it generates billions of dollars in earnings charges from earn outs related to... Meanwhile, PepsiCo’s Muscle Milk Refocuses Within Growing Category.

Bernstein Analyst Callum Elliot recently dug into Coca-Cola’s Fairlife dairy business as it generates billions of dollars in earnings charges from earn outs related to...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1137 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:59:20 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1137-analysis-fairlife-acquisition-bright-spot-for-coca-cola Noteworthy Launches: August 22, 2024 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/1121 Thu, 22 Aug 2024 07:20:42 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1121-noteworthy-launches-august-22-2024 Major BevCos Report ‘Resilient’ Demand in 2024 Coca-Cola Writes Down Value of BodyArmor as Fairlife Soars. PepsiCo: Away-From-Home Outpaced At-Home Sales in First-Quarter. Monster’s Sacks May Leave CEO Post in 2025. U.S. Price Hike Announced. Consumer resilience was the theme from Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Keurig Dr Pepper executives for the US market during their first-quarter earnings reports. That’s despite two years of persistent grocery... Coca-Cola Writes Down Value of BodyArmor as Fairlife Soars.

PepsiCo: Away-From-Home Outpaced At-Home Sales in First-Quarter.

Monster’s Sacks May Leave CEO Post in 2025. U.S. Price Hike Announced.

Consumer resilience was the theme from Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Keurig Dr Pepper executives for the US market during their first-quarter earnings reports. That’s despite two years of persistent grocery...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1077 Wed, 08 May 2024 08:00:28 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1077-major-bevcos-report-resilient-demand-in-2024 Big Geyser Incubates New Crop of Aspiring Stars, Acquisition Targets New York direct store distributor Big Geyser is known for helping turn aspiring non-alcoholic brands into stars by incubating them up and down the street in one of the most competitive beverage markets in the world. Brands handled by Big Geyser often graduate to the national distribution systems of Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, or Keurig Dr Pepper. Notable examples include Vitaminwater and Smartwater, BodyArmor, and Monster Energy. Even more impressive recently is Big Geyser’s ability to hold onto hot brands even after they sign national distribution deals. Recent examples are... New York direct store distributor Big Geyser is known for helping turn aspiring non-alcoholic brands into stars by incubating them up and down the street in one of the most competitive beverage markets in the world. Brands handled by Big Geyser often graduate to the national distribution systems of Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, or Keurig Dr Pepper. Notable examples include Vitaminwater and Smartwater, BodyArmor, and Monster Energy. Even more impressive recently is Big Geyser’s ability to hold onto hot brands even after they sign national distribution deals. Recent examples are...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1057 Thu, 04 Apr 2024 08:32:48 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1057-big-geyser-incubates-new-crop-of-aspiring-stars-acquisition-targets Lead.jpg Territory Changes and Deals: December 19, 2023 Collection of key deals from around the industry so you don't miss a beat... http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1005 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 08:53:19 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1005-territory-changes-and-deals-december-19-2023 Noteworthy Product Launches: December 19, 2023 Mark Anthony Brands will launch a White Claw 0% Alcohol canned seltzer next year in four flavors. The non-alcoholic drink contains 2 grams of sugar and 15 calories per 12-oz slim can. The drink also contains electrolytes. Flavors are Black Cherry Cranberry... Mark Anthony Brands will launch a White Claw 0% Alcohol canned seltzer next year in four flavors. The non-alcoholic drink contains 2 grams of sugar and 15 calories per 12-oz slim can. The drink also contains electrolytes. Flavors are Black Cherry Cranberry...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1008 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 08:59:41 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1008-noteworthy-product-launches-december-19-2023 NACS: Beverage Makers Reveal 2024 Innovation Aimed at Convenience Retail This year’s NACS expo for convenience store operators, held last week in Atlanta, provided a first look at product innovation from beverage makers in advance of Spring shelf resets. Buyers from both chain and independent small-store retailers attend the show. NACS is the primary trade association for the global convenience and fuel retailing industry. BD attended the event to walk the show floor. Here are some of the newest products shown: This year’s NACS expo for convenience store operators, held last week in Atlanta, provided a first look at product innovation from beverage makers in advance of Spring shelf resets. Buyers from both chain and independent small-store retailers attend the show. NACS is the primary trade association for the global convenience and fuel retailing industry. BD attended the event to walk the show floor. Here are some of the newest products shown:

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/964 Thu, 12 Oct 2023 11:16:41 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/964-nacs-beverage-makers-reveal-2024-innovation-aimed-at-convenience-retail C4 Medium.jpeg Sprite Chill Medium.jpeg Sunkist StrawberryOrange Medium.jpeg Olyns Cube Medium.jpeg Rockstar Focus Medium.jpeg bubly burst Medium.jpeg Dr Pep Coconut Medium.jpeg Powerade Medium.jpeg Canada Dry Fruitsplash Medium.jpeg Coca-Cola Spiced Medium.jpeg Mtn Dew Medium.jpeg Bodyarmor Medium.jpeg Costa Medium.jpeg C4 Medium.jpeg Prime Medium.jpeg Red Bull Medium.jpeg Mug Zero Medium.jpeg Sbux Cold Brew Medium.jpeg Karma Medium.jpeg Monster Medium.jpeg Fast Twitch Medium.jpeg Nasty Beast Medium.jpeg Ghost Medium.jpeg Super Coffee Medium.jpeg Gatorlyte Medium.jpeg Starbucks Oatmilk Medium.jpeg Penafiel Medium.jpeg Celsius Medium.jpeg Alani Medium.jpeg Noteworthy Product Launches: September 27, 2023 ShineWater has introduced a new aluminum can package for its vitamin D infused line of flavored waters. The brand will phase out the use of plastic bottles in favor of the 16-oz cans by early 2024, according to the company. Meanwhile,... ShineWater has introduced a new aluminum can package for its vitamin D infused line of flavored waters. The brand will phase out the use of plastic bottles in favor of the 16-oz cans by early 2024, according to the company. Meanwhile,...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/960 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 15:56:08 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/960-noteworthy-product-launches-september-27-2023 Pepsi System Meeting: U.S. Bottlers Urged to Go for “Five-Star Excellence” in 2024 Executives from PepsiCo’s company-owned and independent bottling system met recently in Dallas to discuss 2024 market plans. PepsiCo Beverages North America CEO Kirk Tanner opened the meeting with a challenge to strive for “five-star excellence” when it comes to selling, service, sustainability, profit, and market share. “Three-star is good enough. Five-star is exceptional,” he said. “It is all about resetting our expectation for Executives from PepsiCo’s company-owned and independent bottling system met recently in Dallas to discuss 2024 market plans. PepsiCo Beverages North America CEO Kirk Tanner opened the meeting with a challenge to strive for “five-star excellence” when it comes to selling, service, sustainability, profit, and market share. “Three-star is good enough. Five-star is exceptional,” he said. “It is all about resetting our expectation for

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/954 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 15:38:29 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/954-pepsi-system-meeting-us-bottlers-urged-to-go-for-five-star-excellence-in-2024 Briefs: September 14, 2023 A collection of recent developments from around the industry to keep you up to speed... http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/949 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 08:53:43 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/949-briefs-september-14-2023 Noteworthy Product Launches: August 9, 2023 Liquid I.V. is preparing to launch a “For Kids” version of its powdered hydration multiplier, the company told BD. The electrolyte product, intended for children aged one to 12, will become available on Aug. 23. Flavors are... Liquid I.V. is preparing to launch a “For Kids” version of its powdered hydration multiplier, the company told BD. The electrolyte product, intended for children aged one to 12, will become available on Aug. 23. Flavors are...

]]> http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/927 Wed, 09 Aug 2023 11:21:13 -0400 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/927-noteworthy-product-launches-august-9-2023 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 Briefs: January 25, 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/618 Tue, 25 Jan 2022 12:38:00 -0500 https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/618-briefs-january-25-2022