Nielsen Data: CSD Sales Remain Weak, Sparkling Water Continues to Surge

Dollar sales of carbonated soft drinks (CSD) decelerated, while sparkling water continues to impress, according to a new Wells Fargo Securities report detailing Nielsen xAOC (expanded all outlets combined) year-over-year beverage sales data for the four-week period ending on Nov. 5.

Video: WTRMLN WTR Co-Founder Discusses Brand Strategy, Core Communication

WTRMLN WTR co-founder and creative director Jody Levy offered up the company’s story and marketing strategy as a case study last week at BevNET Live Winter 2016 in Santa Monica, outlining the ideas and methods that turned WTRMLN WTR into a standout and striking brand.

PepsiCo to Launch Premium Water Brand LIFEWTR

PepsiCo will compete with Coca-Cola's Smartwater as it prepares to launch LIFEWTR in February, a new premium bottled water focused on artistic labeling and a pH balanced, electrolyte-infused product.

Long Island Iced Tea Acquires ALO Juice

Long Island CEO Phil Thomas said the company saw ALO Juice as a two-fold opportunity to enter the growing functional beverage market and acquire a brand with a strong established presence in the Southeast.

Muhtar Kent To Step Down as Coke CEO

Confirming months of industry speculation, The Coca-Cola Company today announced a restructuring of the company’s senior leadership structure that will see company president and COO James Quincey succeed Muhtar Kent as CEO, effective May 1, 2017.

Mother Takes New Beverage Showdown 12 Title

The Dallas, Tex.-based husband and wife team Stephen and Allison Ellsworth head back to the Lone Star State with $10,000 in cash and prizes after a comprehensive presentation at the end of the competition’s final round sealed the win.

BevNET Live Winter 2016: Day One Recap

The opening day of BevNET Live 2016 featured a wide array of speakers and presentations that underscored the importance of creating unique, compelling beverage brands that fulfill specific needs, and then working closely with the right retailers to nurture and develop them further.