All three major beverage manufacturers enjoyed individual sales increases during the four-week period ending on Dec. 29, with all-channel dollar sales up 5.8 percent, according to an analysis of Nielsen data by Wells Fargo Securities.
It’s time to look back at the past year by reminiscing on the exciting innovations, landmark deals, and major developments that changed the beverage industry. And there’s no more objective way to do that than list to our most read articles of 2018.
An increase in dollar sales for sparkling flavored waters and energy drinks helped offset slow growth in carbonated soft drinks (CSDs) and a decrease in tea over a four-week period ending on Nov. 3, according an analysis of Nielsen data by Wells Fargo Securities. Total snack and non-alcoholic beverage sales were up 2.9 percent.
In this roundup of news from the 2018 NACS trade show in Las Vegas, BevNET checks in with Red Bull and Hint about recent line extensions, examines developments in the sparkling water space, learns about new CBD drinks from New Age Beverages, and samples Brew Dr. Kombucha’s new C-store exclusive innovations.
Carbonated soft drink (CSD) unit sales increased 3 percent in a year-over-year comparison for a four-week period ending on May 19, as reported in a generally positive Wells Fargo Securities beverage report on Nielsen sales data released earlier this week.
A limited edition Red Bull Kris Bryant can hits shelves across Chicagoland and parts of the Midwest, just in time for the start of the 2018 Major League Baseball season.
The energy drink brand today announced the limited U.S. launch of Organics by Red Bull, a four-SKU line of premium organic sodas made with natural ingredients.
Today, Red Bull Energy Drink unveils a limited edition can featuring global soccer icon Neymar da Silva Santos Junior – commonly known as Neymar Jr.
Distributors called her a “relentless bitch,” but DRY Soda founder Sharelle Klaus paid little mind to their insecurities. She was too busy building a business; My/Mo CMO talks mochi momentum; Keto FTW: Bear Squeeze founders chat about Showdown triumph.
Today, Red Bull Energy Drink unveils limited edition Street Fighter cans featuring five characters in honor of Street Fighter’s 30th Anniversary, exciting generations of video gamers.
Patrice Radden leaves her influential post at Red Bull to join Califia Farms as VP of Communications; Soylent announces two new executive positions including former DRY Soda EVP Melody Conner; Disruptive water cooler maker Lavit adds Amy’s Kitchen president to its Board.
The Red Bull Summer Edition offers the Wings of Red Bull with the taste of grapefruit. The light, summery taste profile will help consumers make the most of their summer.
Red Bull introduces new Red Bull Purple Edition Sugarfree and Red Bull Lime Edition Sugarfree launching in January 2017, offering the functionality of Red Bull with the tastes of Acai Berry and Limeade, respectively.
The Red Bull Editions line of Red Bull Red (cranberry), Blue (blueberry), Yellow (tropical fruits), and Orange (tangerine) are sold in single serve 12 fl. oz. (355 mL) cans, line priced with Red Bull Energy Drink, Red Bull Sugarfree and Red Bull Total Zero.
