Rolling Updates on 2026 Coke, PepsiCo, KDP Innovation and More.
Hello from the NACS show in Chicago. Food and beverage manufacturers are sharing their latest innovation to convenience store operators from around the country as buyers look toward shelf sets early next year. Beverage Digest is at the show to provide rolling innovation updates for subscribers by email alert and here at Beverage Digest.com...
Product Takes Cue from Social Media-Fueled Dirty Soda Trend
October 8, 2025
PepsiCo’s Mountain Dew brand will get in on the dirty soda trend with a Dirty Mountain Dew to roll out early next year. PepsiCo will launch the Cream Soda Dew flavor nationally in regular and zero sugar options after a ...
PROTEIN MANIA. Unwell Hydration, backed by podcaster Alex Cooper, has launched a new version called Unwell Hydration with Protein. The flavored electrolyte water adds 10g of whey isolate protein. The drink contains...
Danone has launched a yogurt-based drink for GLP-1 users and those pursuing weight loss called Oikos Fusion. The drink “is designed to support muscle maintenance and digestive health,” the company said. The drinks have ...
It was the cane sugar post heard around the world. On July 16, President Donald Trump said on Truth Social: "I have been speaking to Coca-Cola about using REAL Cane Sugar in Coke in the United States, and they have agreed to do so. I’d like to thank all of those in authority at Coca-Cola. This will be a very good move by them — You’ll see. It’s just better!"
Coke, KDP Execs Respond to Growing Consumer Interest in Category
August 6, 2025
PepsiCo’s July announcement that it will launch a Pepsi Prebiotic Cola this fall drew responses about prebiotic sodas from executives at both Coca-Cola and Keurig Dr Pepper during the companies’ earnings conference calls that followed. “Given its...
Fall Online Launch Planned. Retail to Follow Next Year. Drink Promises Pepsi Flavor With No Artificial Sweetener, 30 Calories
July 21, 2025
Later today, PepsiCo will announce the launch of a Pepsi Prebiotic Cola this fall that includes 5g of sugar, 30 calories, no artificial sweeteners, and 3g of prebiotic fiber. The drink is sweetened with cane sugar and a proprietary blend of stevia, according to the company. The drink will come in Original Cola and Cherry Vanilla flavors. In an interview with ...