In the beverage market, no one understands the importance of the hometown community more than bottlers and distributors. Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Lenexa, Kansas, is no exception.
Investment will buildout executive team, omnichannel growth
December 13, 2022
Prebiotic soda brand Poppi, Austin, Texas, announced $25 million in new financing led by CAVU Consumer Partners. The funding comes after a year of meteoric growth for Poppi, in which the brand experienced 148% increase in overall revenue and a 250% increase in online sales, it says.
As football fans prepare for the kick-off in November, Coca-Cola is celebrating the journey of each fan through the real magic of the FIFA World Cup. With the majority of fans unable to travel to Qatar for the FIFA World Cup 2022, Coca-Cola will deliver the electric atmosphere of the tournament directly to their home through retail activations, including premium items and new variations of packaging which highlight country colors and shared promises.
Digital activations provide a portal into the Coca-Cola Dreamworld universe
August 18, 2022
The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, announced its fourth and final Coca-Cola Creations drop of 2022: Coca-Cola Dreamworld. The new carbonated soft drink, which is available in the United States and Canada, adds playfully vibrant flavor notes that evoke the creativity of the human imagination to the taste of Coca-Cola, it says.
This year’s State of the Industry report on carbonated soft drinks (CSD) notes that, as the market faces increased consumer demand for functional beverages, CSD brands are seeking to find a balance between indulgence and health.
Beverage Industry identifies top performers of last year
June 7, 2022
Beverage Industry’s Top 100 Beverage Companies report, based on 2021 fiscal year sales, reflects the ebbs and flows that different factions of alcohol and non-alcohol beverage market experienced this past year.
As the carbonated soft drink (CSD) market faces increased consumer demand for functional beverages, CSD production is expected to continue developing new products that offer healthier ingredients.
Nitrogen-infused cola features foamy, smooth texture, company says
February 23, 2022
Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo announced what it is calling its most ambitious feat yet, by reimagining the cola experience with a massive innovation: Nitro Pepsi. Nitro Pepsi is a nitrogen-infused cola that’s actually softer than a soft drink ― it’s creamy, smooth with a cascade of tiny bubbles topped off by a frothy foam head, the company says.
Brand drops 1st limited-edition product, Coca-Cola Starlight, inspired by space
February 17, 2022
Coca-Cola, a brand of Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co., unveiled its new global innovation platform Coca-Cola Creations, along with its first limited-edition product: Coca-Cola Starlight. Coca-Cola Creations will take the iconic Coca-Cola trademark and lend it to new expressions, driven by collaboration, creativity and cultural connections. Through limited-edition, sequential releases, Coca-Cola Creations will introduce new products and experiences across physical and digital worlds.