Nielsen Numbers: Coke Powers Rebound in CSD Sales; Monster Sales Growth Returns to Double Digits
The narrow increase marks the CSD category's sixth consecutive month of dollar sales growth.
Neil Martinez-Belkin
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Marriott Launches CANVAS, a Global Food and Beverage Incubator
Beginning with the JW Marriott Shenzhen in China and the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown, the program will spread to approximately a dozen hotels worldwide within the first six months of its launch.
Keurig Recalls Over 7 Million ‘Mini Plus’ Systems Following Burn Reports
The voluntary recall includes approximately 6.6 million systems sold in the United States and 564,000 in Canada. The brewers were manufactured between December, 2009 and July, 2014.
Analyst Revisits Potential for Coke, WhiteWave Deal
Wells Fargo Securities analyst Bonnie Herzog pointed to WhiteWave’s line of plant-based beverages (PBB) as a “unique growth opportunity” for both companies.
Distribution Roundup: Sports Drink Makers Make Plays
Last month, Palo Alto-based alkaline sports drink makers Phenoh 7.4 made their expansion into the East Coast market by way of a partnership with Natural Wayz Beverages. Now, the company will look to establish its presence in the Southwest United States, by securing shelf space in Central Market’s nine Texas locations.
Coconut Water’s Growth: Hot or Not?
Coconut water companies are responding to a recent report that the category has gone flat. In short, they aren’t buying it.
Press Clips: Coke Cuts Ties with “Idol”; GMOs are Safe, Says FDA
Coke will look to take its advertising dollars elsewhere, as Idol’s ratings and, by extension, its ad revenue continue to be on the decline.
Longtime Coca-Cola Exec Said to Be New AQUAhydrate CEO
The position had been vacant since May, 2013, when John Cochran left the company to become CEO of Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine.
Distribution Roundup: Coca-Cola Freestyle Secures Placement in all Wawa Stores
Beverage companies big and small have reached agreements to broaden their distribution across several channels, including grocery, convenience, club and online.
Press Clips: Soda + Sport = Success?; Rockstar CEO Slammed by Forbes
The Wall Street Journal recently reported on athletes incorporating soft drinks into their diets.
BevNET Live Day One Recap: Fortune Favors the Bold
“These nutso ideas are what everybody’s looking for right now” Primozich said. “Weirdo ideas like putting soup in a bottle and throwing it in the beverage case.”
Executive Moves: Bob Groux in as Little Miracles Interim CEO
Bob Groux of Coast Brands will be stepping in to replace former U.S. CEO John Carroll on an interim basis.
“Raw” Coconut Water Under Scrutiny of the FDA
Last month, New York-based Exotic Superfoods voluntarily recalled its flagship Young Thai Coconut water product, following a visit from the FDA.
FDA Announces Widespread Calorie-Listing Regulations
The FDA will now require establishments with a foodservice component, including restaurants, grocers and convenience stores, with 20 or more locations to list caloric information on their menus.