Coke: Pricing Saves Q2 Volume Slide, Costa Coffee Stalls
The soda giant reported a 1% increase in operating revenue against a 1% drop in volume and a 6% bump in pricing during the quarter.
Martín Caballero
Managing Editor, BevNET
Martín writes news articles and feature stories covering the non-alcoholic beverage industry for BevNET. A graduate of Boston University, Martín's previous work has appeared in USA Today, The Boston Globe and The Boston Herald.
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Survey: Convenience Retailers Raise Growth Forecast As Energy Drinks Surge
Positive beverage sales trends have U.S. convenience retailers feeling optimistic despite this year’s economic shockwaves, with growth outlook rising 3.4% according to a Goldman Sachs survey representing around 25% of the channel.
Pepsi Announces New Prebiotic Cola Launching Online This Fall
Months after acquiring poppi, PepsiCo is launching Pepsi Prebiotic Cola, a new two-SKU line featuring three grams of prebiotic fiber per 12 ounce can that is set to launch on Black Friday in November.
No Cap Closes $3M Round to Fuel Supply Chain, Marketing Growth
After pulling off its first activation at the X Games last month, zero-sugar soda No Cap is putting more fuel in the tank for the second-half of 2025 with $3 million in new investment to support supply chain optimization and marketing support.
Wake the Dead: Liquid Death Taking on ‘Caffeine-Crazy’ Energy Drinks in 2026
Liquid Death’s beverage platform is expanding to energy drinks, with the company sharing a first look at its new Sparkling Energy line in 12 oz. cans that are set to launch at retail in January 2026.
Pepsi: Formulation, Infrastructure Changes Afoot After Q2 Volume Drop
Rising sales outside the U.S. helped offset more dips in domestic demand for PepsiCo’s snacks and beverages during Q2, the company reported on Thursday.
Cookies Enters Spirits With RTD Tequila Cocktail Launch
The San Francisco-based cannabis cultivator and lifestyle brand is entering the ready-to-drink cocktail market with Adios, a four-SKU line of beverages made with fruit juice and ultra-premium tequila.
Fashion Brand Von Dutch Enters CPG With Plans for Spirits, Cafés
The Von Dutch brand, acquired by New Jersey-based WSG Brands in 2024, will launch into beverage with “organic, plant-based mocktails and healthy sodas” created in partnership with California-based Flavor House and released through a new venture called Von Dutch F&B.
Protein Shakes, Hydration Top Sales Charts For Amazon’s Prime Day
According to data from Numerator, groceries represented around 14% of total sales during Amazon's four-day Prime Day sales event last Tuesday through Friday.
Barstool Sports Owner Dave Portnoy Backs PHX Energy Drink Launch
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy is taking a starring role in the launch of PHX, a new 12 oz canned line that aims to marry hydration and energy drinks.
Big Goals: How Pablo’s Mate is Aiming to Be Soccer’s Unofficial Energy Drink
New York-based startup Pablo’s Mate is cultivating community with soccer fans, including calling together independent bodegas from across the five boroughs for a little seven-on-seven at Brooklyn’s McCarren Park this Saturday, July 12.
Gamer Supps Enters RTD With Creator-Approved Energy Drinks
Supplements producer Gamer Supps is making the leap into ready-to-drink products with the launch of a three-SKU line of 12 oz. energy drinks set to debut online on Friday.
Jarritos, Taste Salud Aim for Latin Authenticity With Co-Branded Launch
Los Angeles-based Taste Salud has been marketing its agua fresca powder stick packs since 2021, but its recently launched collaboration with iconic Mexican soda brand Jarritos on a pair of releases represents a new phase of growth.
Distribution: Gold Coast Steps Up With ‘Proven’ Brands
The New York City DSD house’s trio of new signings in key categories -- OWYN, Jolene and Spindrift -- signal that it has the clout to attract experienced brands that need support up-and-down the street.