Coke: ‘All-Weather Strategy’ Buoys Q1 Earnings
The Coca-Cola Company reported improved operating margin and earnings per share driven by pricing actions amid a “dynamic external environment” in Q1.
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Legal: Mondelez Tells Ghost Hands Off Our ‘Kids’; Ex-Celsius VP Gets 13 Months
Two Mondelez subsidiaries in Illinois are demanding Ghost stop marketing products featuring Sour Patch Kids, Chips Ahoy!, Swedish Fish, Oreo and other well-known trademarks, arguing that the energy drink brand violated a 2018 licensing agreement when it was acquired by Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) last year.
Taste Radio: A Kroger ‘King’ Maker Reveals The Keys To Getting On Shelf – And Staying There
Todd Davis, a veteran category manager with Kroger’s King Soopers and City Market banners, talks about how he identifies standout brands and his belief in founders that are shaking up traditional retail by selling with heart, disrupting with intention and truly connecting with today’s consumer.
Gorgie Nets Glamorous $24.5M Round, Target Rollout Up Next
Working to go from TikTok and DTC to IRL brick-and-mortar, better-for-you energy drink brand Gorgie announced today that it has closed a $24.5 million funding round led by Notable Capital. According to the company, the new capital brings Gorgie’s lifetime funding to $37 million since its launch in 2023.
Insider Benefit: BevNET Quarterly Data Reports in Partnership with Spate
As part of our exclusive data series for BevNET & Nosh Insiders, we’re partnering with Spate, an artificial intelligence platform that analyzes billions of data signals from Google, TikTok, and Instagram to identify emerging trends in the food and beverage industry.
Basemakers Founder To Launch AI-Guided VC Fund
CPG industry veteran Max Baumann is launching a new VC firm, Back to Back VC, that will pair merchandising and strategy firm Basemakers' data with AI technology to guide investment opportunities.
New Products: Suja Grows Green Juice Lineup, Cornbread Does THC Seltzers
In this week’s new products roundup, Suja expands its lineup of cold-pressed green juices, hemp-derived wellness product producer Cornbread enters the beverage world and Mountain Dew collaborates with Little Caesars.
Taste Radio: Scaling Your Tribe. The Komos Way.
How do you cultivate a loyal following through word-of-mouth buzz and smart, strategic partnerships without leaning on splashy marketing campaigns or celebrity endorsements? It’s the Komos way.
Marketing: Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson Star for Splash Refresher
'Pitch Perfect' pals Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson reunite as the faces of a new TV campaign for Primo Brands' new sparkling Splash Refreshers line, plus more marketing news from Monster, Chamberlain Coffee, Reign Storm, Simply and more.
Keurig Dr Pepper: CSD, Energy Gains Boost U.S. Bevs +11%
Healthy growth from its revamped U.S. Refreshment Beverage division helped Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) offset sluggishness in its coffee segment, and deliver the company a 4.8% increase in net sales during Q1 2025, as detailed in a quarterly earnings report this morning.
PepsiCo: U.S. Bev Volumes Drop As Uncertainty Looms
PepsiCo lowered its full-year earnings forecast this morning, citing declining consumer confidence and tariff-induced increases in supply chain costs as major hurdles to growth.
U.S. Spirits Exports Hit Record High, Trade Disputes Cause “Uncertainty”
U.S. spirits exports hit a record $2.4 billion in 2024, up nearly 10% compared to 2023, according to a report released today by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS).
Chobani ‘Entering a New Dimension’ With $1.2 Billion New York Facility
Chobani is investing $1.2 billion in a new dairy processing plant in Rome, New York, amidst accelerated growth.
Elevator Talk: Corpse Reviver, MAA • TE, The NA Beverage Company, Big D Energy Drink
Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week's special co-host is Courtney O’Brien, the founder of The Outlier Initiative, who shared her thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.