SNAP Shoppers Would Seek Lower Priced Channels for Sweetened Beverages Under Bans
February 4, 2026
More than 70% of SNAP consumers would scale back consumption of carbonated soft drinks and energy drinks if they couldn’t use their benefits to pay for the products, according to research by RBC Capital Markets using Numerator data. The finding...
Coke, Pepsi Concentrate Pricing Up. PepsiCo Flat Following Jump Last September
February 4, 2026
Concentrate list pricing for flagship Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar and other carbonated soft drinks produced by US Coke bottlers is...
Monster, Celsius Stocks Rode High on Strong Energy Drink Growth
January 14, 2026
Coca-Cola posted a +12% increase in its stock price in 2025 while PepsiCo and Dr Pepper posted declines. Coke’s increase outperformed the Consumer Staples Index while underperforming the broader S&P 500. PepsiCo, which fell -5.6% last year, faced pressure from...
Two senior executives from major soft drink bottlers shared insights during BD’s recent Future Smarts conference into how their bottling organizations are navigating everything from evolving consumer preferences to capital expenditures in the age of technology. Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages President Jean-Claude Tissot and Admiral Beverage EVP and General...
If you joined us for Future Smarts last week, you know what a compelling and inspiring day it was. If you were unable to attend, we’d love for you to experience the insights and networking firsthand next year. I’ve...