The US Federal Trade Commission has dismissed a Robinson-Patman Act pricing lawsuit filed against PepsiCo in January (May 23, 2025 Email News Alert). In a statement Thursday, the commission's chairman called the case "nakedly political." 

The dismissal was not a surprise given comments in January by commissioners who voted against proceeding and later took control of the FTC as part of the Trump administration.

US Energy drink category growth at retail accelerated during the first quarter of this year following a sluggish 2024, according to BD data. The category posted sales growth of...