UPDATE:  On March 10, a judge dismissed the case with prejudice after Pisa and PepsiCo reached a confidential settlement.

Coca-Cola intends to acquire a controlling stake in fast- growing sports drink brand BodyArmor. BodyArmor Co-Founder and Chairman Mike Repole issued a statement dampening the news. One might conclude by Repole’s and Quincey’s comments that negotiations are ongoing...

Data published last week by RBC Capital Markets from foodservice industry tracker Technomic provide a detailed look at where US consumers are buying food and beverage for consumption away from the home. This includes spending in everything from restaurants to jail commissaries. The largest share of away-from-home spending – more than...

AllianceBernstein re-initiated coverage of US consumer staples stocks last month under the leadership of Analyst Callum Elliot. He took over from Ali Dibadj, who was promoted to finance and strategy head in early...