Discussions with numerous US Coke, Pepsi and independent bottling executives have confirmed an increasing concern about the availability of 12-oz and 7.5-oz (mini) aluminum cans. “Our biggest problem right now is ...

Coca-Cola has responded to the COVID-19 crisis with a touchless update to the company’s Freestyle fountain. Consumers can choose to scan a QR code with their smartphone camera and use their own phone screen to select and pour a beverage while bypassing the Freestyle’s touchscreen...

On July 13, PepsiCo reported second-quarter results that came during the surging global COVID-19 pandemic. Here are our takeaways from the report, an analyst conference call, and an interview with CFO Hugh Johnston...

Together, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Keurig Dr Pepper have pouring and marketing rights contracts covering 172 teams and racing tracks across the top US professional football, basketball, baseball, hockey, soccer and racing leagues (see table). PepsiCo and Coca-Cola also hold overall corporate sponsorships with five of those leagues. Virtually no soda is being poured amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic ...