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      <title>Opening Thoughts: Consumer Budgets and Beverage Margins</title>
      <description>With consumer confidence trending lower, as measured by both the Conference Board and the University of Michigan, concerns over the affordability of ready-to-drink beverages is intensifying. Today’s newsletter captures the tension between consumers protecting their budgets and beverage companies protecting their margins. The lead story on page 3 checks in with Coke, Pepsi, and Dr Pepper bottlers to see how they are coping with rising commodity prices, softening pricing growth, and weakening volume performance. BD informally surveyed bottlers in May. Almost two months later, how are bottlers faring and feeling? The short answer: ...</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>With consumer confidence trending lower, as measured by both the <a href="https://www.conference-board.org/topics/consumer-confidence/">Conference Board</a> and the <a href="https://data.sca.isr.umich.edu/get-chart.php?y=2026&m=5&n=1ah&d=ylch&f=pdf&k=55ffc3c3adc4b3dab0542426652bbe5673245561709fd6bf420d929e4467eca7">University of Michigan</a>, concerns over the affordability of ready-to-drink beverages is intensifying. Today’s newsletter captures the tension between consumers protecting their budgets and beverage companies protecting their margins.</p>


<p>The lead story on page 3 checks in with Coke, Pepsi, and Dr Pepper bottlers to see how they are coping with rising commodity prices, softening pricing growth, and weakening volume performance. BD informally surveyed bottlers in <a href="https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1411-us-beverage-bottlers-react-to-perfect-storm-of-cost-pressures">May</a>. Almost two months later, how are bottlers faring and feeling? The short answer: ...</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:45:34 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Territory Changes and Deals: Coke India IPO. Niagara Buys Absopure. Coke Northampton Closes. Costa Coffee Restructuring. Danone Buys Made Group. Coke-Marriott Rollout. Kroger Buys Giant Eagle.</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:45:16 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Margin Watch: Coke, Pepsi, Dr Pepper Bottlers Coping With Fuel Costs Amid Volatility</title>
      <description>A follow-up informal survey of US soda bottlers finds a cautiously improved mood on fuel costs and deepening concern about aluminum costs since an earlier survey in May. BD reached out to bottlers amid the elevated US inflation rate and the uncertainty of a war with Iran, which drove up global oil prices. Several operators across the Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Keurig Dr Pepper bottling systems now say...</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A follow-up informal survey of US soda bottlers finds a cautiously improved mood on fuel costs and deepening concern about aluminum costs since an <a href="https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1411-us-beverage-bottlers-react-to-perfect-storm-of-cost-pressures">earlier survey</a> in May. BD reached out to bottlers amid the elevated US inflation rate and the uncertainty of a war with Iran, which drove up global oil prices. Several operators across the Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Keurig Dr Pepper bottling systems now say...</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:45:11 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>People: Coke, KDP, PepsiCo, Costa Coffee, Nestlé. Pacteon. Poppi. AB InBev. Ocean Spray</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:45:06 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Sustainability: Arizona Bottler Nackard Pepsi Gets Creative With Customer Recycling Solution</title>
      <description>Nackard Pepsi, the Flagstaff-based beverage distributor that has served Northern Arizona for more than 80 years and three generations, has turned its empty return truck trips from the Grand Canyon into a recycling operation now serving roughly 40 customers across the region. The program has become a competitive advantage with accounts that have no other recycling option, particularly on the..</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Nackard Pepsi, the Flagstaff-based beverage distributor that has served Northern Arizona for more than 80 years and three generations, has turned its empty return truck trips from the Grand Canyon into a recycling operation now serving roughly 40 customers across the region. The program has become a competitive advantage with accounts that have no other recycling option, particularly on the..</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:05:23 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Noteworthy Launches: BodyArmor Fit. Poppi Minis. Muscle Milk Revamp. Ghost Powder Sticks. Accelerator Flavor. Starbucks Refresher.</title>
      <description>Coca-Cola's BodyArmor has launched BodyArmor Fit, the brand's first sparkling sports drink, in 12-oz slim cans. Each can contains 290mg of electrolytes, 60mg of caffeine, choline, and green tea extract, with zero sugar and no artificial flavors, sweeteners, or dyes. Flavors are Mixed Berry, Tropical Passionfruit, Citrus Grapefruit, Orange Mango, and Watermelon Lime. NFL quarterback Joe Burrow is fronting the launch campaign. Poppi has launched 7.5-oz mini cans at Walmart stores and online in flavors Cream Soda, Shirley Temple, and Wild Berry in single cans and 6-packs...</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Coca-Cola's BodyArmor has launched <strong>BodyArmor Fit</strong>, the brand's first sparkling sports drink, in 12-oz slim cans. Each can contains 290mg of electrolytes, 60mg of caffeine, choline, and green tea extract, with zero sugar and no artificial flavors, sweeteners, or dyes. Flavors are Mixed Berry, Tropical Passionfruit, Citrus Grapefruit, Orange Mango, and Watermelon Lime. NFL quarterback Joe Burrow is fronting the launch campaign.</p>

<p><strong>Poppi</strong> has launched 7.5-oz <strong>mini cans</strong> at Walmart stores and online in flavors Cream Soda, Shirley Temple, and Wild Berry in single cans and 6-packs...</p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:19:36 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Territory Changes and Deals: Coke India. Throne. Reyes Coke. Buffalo Rock. Ryl Tea. El Jefe</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:15:08 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Territory Changes and Deals: KDP. Poppi. Olipop. Coke Consolidated. Brown-Forman. PepsiCo. Swoon. ReLid. Gorgie</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:30:47 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://beverage-digest.com/articles/1414-territory-changes-and-deals-kdp-poppi-olipop-coke-consolidated-brown-forman-pepsico-swoon-relid-gorgie</link>
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      <title>U.S. Beverage Bottlers React to ‘Perfect Storm’ of Cost Pressures</title>
      <description>Rising fuel and aluminum prices against the uncertainty of a war in Iran and the highest annual inflation rate since May 2023 have caused increasing angst among US beverage bottlers and distributors. BD informally surveyed executives across the Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Keurig Dr Pepper, and independent beverage distribution systems during the past week to find out what cost and profit margin pressures they face now, and what additional pressure they expect. The bottlers also discussed concerns about the revenue side of their P&amp;Ls as consumers look for ways to better afford high grocery and gas prices. During the first-quarter earnings cycle in recent weeks, Coke, PepsiCo, Keurig Dr Pepper, Celsius Holdings, and Monster Beverage all addressed current and anticipated commodity inflation pressure this year, while adding that the costs are mostly manageable so far. “We expect beverage companies will feel margin pressure in 2026, with likely pricing actions in 2027,” RBC Capital Markets Beverage Analyst Nik Modi wrote in a May 7 research note, citing higher costs for aluminum and fuel. Much of the pressure is falling on distributors who own and fuel the trucks that move beverages and buy the aluminum cans that drinks are packaged in. One bottler called it a “perfect storm” of cost pressures. The following is a summary of responses and key themes that emerged from more than a dozen discussions:</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Rising <a href="https://www.eia.gov/petroleum/gasdiesel/">fuel</a> and aluminum prices against the uncertainty of a war in Iran and the highest <a href="https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm">annual inflation rate</a> since May 2023 have caused increasing angst among US beverage bottlers and distributors. BD informally surveyed executives across the Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Keurig Dr Pepper, and independent beverage distribution systems during the past week to find out what cost and profit margin pressures they face now, and what additional pressure they expect. The bottlers also discussed concerns about the revenue side of their P&Ls as consumers look for ways to better afford high grocery and gas prices. During the first-quarter earnings cycle in recent weeks, Coke, PepsiCo, Keurig Dr Pepper, Celsius Holdings, and Monster Beverage all addressed current and anticipated commodity inflation pressure this year, while adding that the costs are mostly manageable so far. “We expect beverage companies will feel margin pressure in 2026, with likely pricing actions in 2027,” RBC Capital Markets Beverage Analyst Nik Modi wrote in a May 7 research note, citing higher costs for aluminum and fuel. Much of the pressure is falling on distributors who own and fuel the trucks that move beverages and buy the aluminum cans that drinks are packaged in. One bottler called it a “perfect storm” of cost pressures. The following is a summary of responses and key themes that emerged from more than a dozen discussions:</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:30:37 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Stocks: Coke, Monster Gains Beat Broader Market Through Q1 Earnings</title>
      <description>Most beverage and retail stocks tracked by BD have outperformed the broader market this year through May 11. The S&amp;P 500 gained +8.3%, while the Consumer Staples Index rose +9.0%. The majority of beverage companies in BD's tracking universe outpaced both benchmarks. All share price results in this story are year-to-date through May 11. MAJOR BEVERAGE COMPANIES. Coca-Cola shares gained...</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Most beverage and retail stocks tracked by BD have outperformed the broader market this year through May 11. The S&P 500 gained +8.3%, while the Consumer Staples Index rose +9.0%. The majority of beverage companies in BD's tracking universe outpaced both benchmarks. All share price results in this story are year-to-date through May 11.</p>

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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:30:24 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Territory Changes and Deals: Carlsberg, Brown-Forman. Keurig Dr Pepper. Big Geyser. Coke Consolidated. Nestle. 7-Eleven. Hopwtr. Suja. Coca-Cola</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:06:51 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://beverage-digest.com/articles/1406-territory-changes-and-deals-carlsberg-brown-forman-keurig-dr-pepper-big-geyser-coke-consolidated-nestle-7-eleven-hopwtr-suja-coca-cola</link>
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      <title>People: Coke. Coke United. Ozarks Coke. Coke Içecek. Spindrift.</title>
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      <guid>http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1396</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:00:58 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Coke's CEO Transition: U.S. Bottlers Size Up Braun</title>
      <description>Coca-Cola bottlers in the US are broadly optimistic about incoming Coca-Cola CEO Henrique Braun, expressing confidence that his ground-level understanding of local markets and emphasis on consumer and digital...</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:00:56 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Briefs: SNAP Soda Lawsuit. Latest 4-Week Category Results. CT Considers Soda Tax. Diet Coke on Social. New Coke, Sprite, Pibb Marketing. Beyond Meat Beverage Expansion. Mexico Wants More Sugar Coke. Coke Consolidated Plant Accident. </title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:00:34 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://beverage-digest.com/articles/1397-briefs-snap-soda-lawsuit-latest-4-week-category-results-ct-considers-soda-tax-diet-coke-on-social-new-coke-sprite-pibb-marketing-beyond-meat-beverage-expansion-mexico-wants-more-sugar-coke-coke-consolidated-plant-accident</link>
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      <title>Territory Changes and Deals: Danone-Huel. Refresco. Celsius. Costa-Buc-ee's. Coke United. IMG-PepsiCo.</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:00:32 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://beverage-digest.com/articles/1395-territory-changes-and-deals-danone-huel-refresco-celsius-costa-buc-ees-coke-united-img-pepsico</link>
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      <title>Coke, Pepsi, Dr Pepper Bottlers Could Face Higher Fuel Costs Spurred by Iran Conflict</title>
      <description>The average price of highway diesel fuel in the US has jumped up by $1.48 per gallon since March 2, which was two days after the US and Isreal began bombing Iran. That’s a 38% increase as of March 24, according to the latest data from the US Energy Information Administration. Regular gas of all types on average rose by 95 cents per gallon, for a +31% increase. That leaves Coke, Pepsi, and Dr Pepper bottlers...</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The average price of highway diesel fuel in the US has jumped up by $1.48 per gallon since March 2, which was two days after the US and Isreal began bombing Iran. That’s a 38% increase as of March 24, according to the latest data from the US Energy Information Administration. Regular gas of all types on average rose by 95 cents per gallon, for a +31% increase. That leaves Coke, Pepsi, and Dr Pepper bottlers...</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1393</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Territory Changes and Deals: Fundraises for Throne, Just Ice Tea. Poppi U.K. Nixie Adds Big Geyser, Odom. And More</title>
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      <guid>http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1387</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://beverage-digest.com/articles/1387-territory-changes-and-deals-fundraises-for-throne-just-ice-tea-poppi-uk-nixie-adds-big-geyser-odom-and-more</link>
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      <title>Briefs: Coke's Braun Sets Agenda. C-Store Traffic Decline. Texas Warning Labels Stopped. FDA Eases Color Regs. And More</title>
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      <guid>http://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/1381</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:00:50 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://beverage-digest.com/articles/1381-briefs-cokes-braun-sets-agenda-c-store-traffic-decline-texas-warning-labels-stopped-fda-eases-color-regs-and-more</link>
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      <description>PepsiCo announced last month an initiative with German tech conglomerate Siemens and computer chip maker NVIDIA to create “digital twins” of manufacturing plants and warehouses. The goal is to use AI-backed digital simulation technology to figure out what physical changes to plants and warehouses would best improve speed, quality, and efficiency. According to Siemens, the technology tested in one US Gatorade plant increased throughput by +20% within three months. PepsiCo estimates it could reduce capital expenditures by -10% to -15% by “uncovering hidden capacity and validating investments in a virtual environment” before construction. “This allows the company to optimize existing assets rather than investing in costly new construction,” Siemens said in a blog post about the PepsiCo partnership. BD wanted to understand how digital twins work, so we turned to Niraj Jha, who is the senior director of logistics at Niagara Bottling. His work is focused on how data, automation, and AI are reshaping beverage supply chains. Jha’s team leads large-scale optimization initiatives across Niagara’s national network. Jha has been an outspoken proponent of AI technology in manufacturing and distribution. The following interview has been condensed and edited for clarity:</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>PepsiCo announced last month an initiative with German tech conglomerate Siemens and computer chip maker NVIDIA to create “digital twins” of manufacturing plants and warehouses. The goal is to use AI-backed digital simulation technology to figure out what physical changes to plants and warehouses would best improve speed, quality, and efficiency. According to Siemens, the technology tested in one US Gatorade plant increased throughput by +20% within three months. PepsiCo estimates it could reduce capital expenditures by -10% to -15% by “uncovering hidden capacity and validating investments in a virtual environment” before construction. “This allows the company to optimize existing assets rather than investing in costly new construction,” Siemens said in a blog post about the PepsiCo partnership. BD wanted to understand how digital twins work, so we turned to Niraj Jha, who is the senior director of logistics at Niagara Bottling. His work is focused on how data, automation, and AI are reshaping beverage supply chains. Jha’s team leads large-scale optimization initiatives across Niagara’s national network. Jha has been an outspoken proponent of AI technology in manufacturing and distribution. The following interview has been condensed and edited for clarity:</p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:00:47 -0500</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:00:41 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Territory Changes and Deals: KDP. Buffalo Rock. Nestle. Coke Consolidated. Coke India. Reyes Coke. Bero. Coco5</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:24:25 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Soft Drinks: Concentrate Pricing Rises. Details for Coke, Pepsi, Dr Pepper</title>
      <description>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...</description>
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      <description>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&amp;P 500. PepsiCo, which fell -5.6% last year, faced pressure from...</description>
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      <description>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...</description>
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      <description>The US government just released new Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), updating previous recommendations issued in 2020. The guidelines, backed by the American Medical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association, offer recommendations on how Americans should eat. Federal and local governments use the guidelines to shape everything from school nutrition programs to SNAP benefits. The guidelines also influence food industry strategy, healthcare advice, and nutrition education. For the first time, the DGA has said “no amount of added sugars or non-nutritive sweeteners is recommended or considered part of a healthy or nutritious diet.” Analysis.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:02:12 -0500</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:05:43 -0500</pubDate>
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