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Pernod Ricard: Global Sales Remain Strong with Double-Digit Growth

French spirits conglomerate Pernod Ricard saw global sales surge by double digits in the first half of fiscal year 2022, with organic growth up 17%, thanks to the strength of the U.S. dollar and the Chinese yuan, according to the company’s latest earnings report released today.

Pepsi: Revenues Rise in Q4 2021, But More Prices Hikes Coming

Rising costs and inflation pressures have softened PepsiCo’s full-year guidance for 2022 below analysts’ predictions, even as the company beat revenue expectations in its Q4 2021 earnings report, released this morning.

Ugly Ending? Sparkling Water Brand Goes Dark

The U.K.-based sparkling water company had shuttered its business in Great Britain last year in order to focus on growing in the U.S., but the brand’s website is no longer accepting orders at this time.

Taste Radio: A Revolution Is Underway. Ghia’s Mélanie Masarin Has A Vision For Victory.

Mélanie Masarin, founder and CEO of pioneering non-alcoholic cocktail brand Ghia, discussed the influence of her work experience at Glossier on the brand’s development, her vision to build Ghia as an “IRL” platform and how it was impacted by the pandemic, the remarkable story about how she won over Ghia’s brand designer and why “growing up in the right way” often means pumping the brakes.

Infinite Drinks and Beyond: Cana Develops ‘Beverage Printer’

It’s been a longstanding trope of science fiction media that future technology will allow people to produce any food or drink they want on demand. Although it might be a while before we dine Star Trek style, California-based startup Cana Technology believes an era when we can “print” any beverage we want, anytime, at home, is just about here.

Koia Recommits to Keto, Brings on Influencer Thomas DeLauer

Plant-based protein drink maker Koia announced today it has partnered with keto diet influencer Thomas DeLauer, appointing the author and YouTube personality to the role of Chief Keto Officer, as well as launching a limited time collaboration flavor: Keto Raspberry Lava Cake.