At-home sparkling water system carbonates up to 60 liters of water
September 8, 2016
Airport City, Israel-based SodaStream International Ltd. announced the arrival of its newest sparkling water maker. Previously unveiled at the International Home & Housewares Show with the name Spirit, the entry-level machine,with the U.S.-specific name of The Fizzi, arrives on American retail shelves this month.
It’s not uncommon to hear mainstream media toss around phrases like “a new era” or “the next frontier.” The frequency of their usage can sometimes fall upon deaf ears; however, members of the beverage market should not ignore these phrases when it comes to latest in food and beverage labeling laws.
A new addition to Cracker Barrel Retail Stores, Monarch Beverage’s Kickapoo Joy Juice now is available in 635 Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores in 42 states.
The term “information superhighway” might have first gained traction in the 1990s in reference to the Internet and other forms of digital communications, but the prominence of digital in Americans’ day-to-day lives has taken this “superhighway” to another level.
Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co. reported its second quarter 2016 operating results. Reported net revenue declined 5 percent, while organic revenue grew 3 percent, according to the company. Global volume year-to-date grew 1 percent and was even for the quarter, it added. The company also gained global value share in the non-alcohol ready-to-drink beverage market, it says.
Citrus, dark-fruit flavored CSD to be permanent variety
July 18, 2016
For the past three months, consumers have engaged in a passionate election: DEWcision 2016. Members of DEW Nation have cast their votes for either MTN DEW Baja Blast or MTN DEW Pitch Black, two specialty flavors that developed cult followings over the years, the company says.
As consumer demand continues to change, market research and analysts indicate that the U.S. market for carbonated soft drinks (CSDs) continues to struggle.
Aspartame version to be called Diet Pepsi Classic Sweetener Blend
June 28, 2016
Following last year’s announcement that it was removing aspartame from its Diet Pepsi brand in favor of a blend of sucralose and acesulfame potassium (Ace-K), Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo Inc. will be bringing the artificial sweetener back to its portfolio, according to media reports.