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This week’s gallery features a first look at Pepsi Prebiotic, the first release from Lucky Energy’s Black Label Collection, a fan-demanded flavor from Magic Cactus, and more.

Higher beverage prices covered for falling volume as growth trends remained positive during the two-week period ended July 12, including the July 4th holiday, according to an analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs.

On the CPG Week podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery discuss the acquisitions of Tia Lupita and Health-Ade Kombucha, new directions for the biggest beverage makers, and how Hero saved the day when Whole Foods ended its supply agreement with BetterBrand.

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.

As the alt-soda category has grown over the past decade, the success of main brands Poppi and Olipop has been largely parallel, with one slight separation: the emphasis on functionality. While Olipop has hewed closer to the core functional roots that stem from its added prebiotic ingredients, Poppi has gradually moved away from them. First, […]

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.

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.

Dutch bottling conglomerate Refresco is gearing up for a leadership transition, announcing today the retirement of CEO Hans Roelofs, effective August 1.

Coca-Cola is heading to a galaxy far, far away for its latest global campaign, celebrating the iconic Star Wars franchise through limited-edition packaging, online content and augmented reality experiences.

Non-alcoholic beverage sales are trending upward in the two-week period ended June 14, as volume rose and pricing dipped, according to the latest NielsenIQ data analysis by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.

93% of beer distributors said Alani Nu is a strong focus of their NA portfolios and they are not de-emphasizing sales even if Celsius’ $1.8 billion purchase of the energy and protein drink brand in February opens the door for a distribution shakeup.

Among the more broad takeaways, Keurig Dr Pepper’s (KDP) first-ever State of Beverages Trend Report provides some notable insights into how CSDs are evolving alongside consumer’s health and wellness habits.

The warm May weather doesn’t seem to have encouraged beverage sales, as non-alc volumes decelerated in the two-weeks ending May 31, according to the latest NielsenIQ data analysis by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.

Celsius shed some more light on its now-finalized acquisition of Alani Nu yesterday, though further details on distribution were notably absent.