Keurig Dr Pepper to acquire energy drink business GHOST
Keurig Dr Pepper is making its largest investment to date with the acquisition of GHOST: a sports nutrition business led by GHOST Energy.
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Mexico, Canada and beyond: Keurig Dr Pepper’s international growth strategy
Keurig Dr Pepper’s international portfolio represents an ‘increasingly significant growth driver’ for the company: with international sales up 15% in the latest quarter.
The rise of Dr Pepper: What is the brand doing right?
Dr Pepper has become the second largest soda brand in the US. How has it done this - and is growth set to continue?
From Horchata latte to Snickers coffee: Keurig Dr Pepper's flavored coffee strategy
Collaborations with Snickers, Twix and Milky Way have helped Keurig Dr Pepper find a winning strategy for flavored coffee: combining its expertise in coffee with imaginative flavors and the brand equity of some of America's best-loved indulgent brands.
Danone, Keurig Dr Pepper tell FDA that sugar reduction requires a different playbook from sodium reduction
Research showing consumer preferences for sweetness intensity may not be as easy to reduce as their preferences for sodium suggests a “stealth health” approach of slowly lowering added sugar across the food supply may not be an effective strategy for...
Keurig Dr Pepper enters sports hydration category with Electrolit distribution agreement
Keurig Dr Pepper will sell, distribute and merchandise premium hydration beverage Electrolit across the US: extending its portfolio into sports hydration.
'Win-win': Keurig Dr Pepper and Nutrabolt announce strategic partnership
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. has invested $863 million in Nutrabolt, giving the beverage giant an ownership stake of approximately 30% in the high growth sports nutrition company.
Always Coca-Cola: Coca-Cola tops soft drinks brand rankings
Coca-Cola remains the world’s most valuable soft drink brand, although Red Bull and Dr Pepper are the fastest growers, according to rankings from Brand Finance.
Keurig Dr Pepper: ‘Strong start’ to 2021
Coffee systems and core brands such as Dr Pepper, Canada Dry and 7UP have helped Keurig Dr Pepper increase net sales in Q1.
Which companies have the most ambitious plastic packaging reduction targets?
We put beverage players Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Nestlé, Keurig Dr Pepper and Danone under the spotlight to compare their sustainable packaging targets. From rPET content to the development of innovative new materials, what does each company pledge to achieve?
Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and KDP commit to new sustainability initiative and plastic reduction in the US
The three beverage companies have partnered with World Wildlife Fund, The Recycling Partnership and Closed Loop Partners on the Every Bottle Back initiative, announced this week in Washington DC.
The last 30 years in beverages: How have consumers changed?
While soda may have dominated shelves in the 1990s, today’s shoppers are seeking increasingly sophisticated functional beverages. Data company Kantar has analyzed consumer behavior in a new report that highlights the last three decades in the US beverage...
One year into its merger, KDP sets fresh sustainability goals
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) has released its first corporate responsibility report as a combined company - with a focus on the environment, supply chain, health and wellbeing and communities.
Convenience store beverage purchases rise in the US
Convenience store and gas station shopping habits for US consumers are analysed in GasBuddy’s 2019 C-Store Beverage Study, showing more impulse buys and higher demand for bottled water.
Drinkworks Home Bar expands beyond St. Louis
A collaboration between AB InBev and Keurig Dr Pepper is bringing its Drinkworks pilot program to new markets this spring. The Drinkworks Home Bar by Keurig is now available statewide in Missouri and Florida.
BEVERAGE FORUM 2019
How big soda is taking an ‘honest’ approach to consumer health habits
PepsiCo, Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) and other major soda brands are still learning to grapple with the health and wellness wave that’s causing consumers to drop their sugary drinks for something ‘better-for-you’. Executives spoke at the 2019 Beverage Forum...
Keurig Dr. Pepper makes premium water play with $525m acquisition of CORE Nutrition
Keurig Dr. Pepper’s (KDP) acquisition of CORE Nutrition for $525m will give KDP a solid play into the premium water category where it is currently not as active, says Nick McCoy, co-founder and managing director of Whipstitch Capital, an advisor to CORE...
American Beverage Association appoints new CEO
The American Beverage Association (ABA) has appointed Katherine Lugar as CEO and president, effective later this year. She will replace Susan K. Neely, who served in the role for 13 years.
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High Brew Coffee positions itself as energy drink and soda alternative with fizzy cold brew launch
High Brew Coffee unveiled its sparkling cold brew range at the recent Natural Products Expo West show in Anaheim, California, positioning itself as a better-for-you soda and energy drink alternative.
Dr Pepper Snapple Group: Ginger ale and sparkling water keeps sales afloat for Q1 2017
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group (DPS) reported a 1.3% bump in revenue for Q1 2017 rising to $1.51bn from $1.49bn with its ginger ale brands showing the highest gains, while net profits dropped 3% due the acquisition of Bai Brands.
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group sees 1% growth in Q4, remains bullish on 2017 outlook
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group (DPS) experienced modest volume growth of 1% for the full-year ending December 31, 2016, largely due to positive performance of the company’s water portfolio, which was offset by low growth in soda sales.
New 7UP campaign meant to boost and reposition struggling soda brand
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group-owned 7UP will focus on highlighting the carbonated soft drink as an essential staple for baking, cooking, and cocktails in its upcoming campaign.
Dr Pepper Snapple to acquire Bai Brands for $1.7bn
Dr Pepper Snapple Group is to acquire Bai Brands, a US company known for its antioxidant-infused beverages, for $1.7bn.
Dr Pepper ‘Pick Your Pepper’ campaign creates customized label experience for consumers
Dr Pepper launched its Pick Your Pepper campaign this week, with US nationwide distribution of hundreds of new, limited edition, custom printed Dr Pepper 20-ounce bottles.
Dr Pepper Snapple increases investment in Bodyarmor
Dr Pepper Snapple Group has increased its equity investment in the makers of premium sports drink brand Bodyarmor.
Soda companies rapped for allegedly targeting low and middle income countries
The soda industry has vigorously defended itself against claims it is “borrowing a page from the tobacco industry playbook” by trying to spread its products in low- and middle-income countries.
Fizzy drink sugar levels vary dramatically between countries, says survey
Research highlighting the variation in soft drink sugar content around the world – a difference of as much as 29g sugar (7 teaspoons) per 330ml for the same brand in different countries - has been released by campaign group Action on Sugar.
Dr Pepper Snapple champions its ‘strong foundation for growth’ in Mexican market
Dr Pepper Snapple (DPS) saw operating profit in Mexico up 29% in its latest quarter, calling the country an “increasingly important part of the business.”
Dr Pepper invests $15m in minority stake in Bai Brands
Dr Pepper Snapple Group has invested $15m in a minority stake in Bai Brands, which has generated explosive growth in multiple retail channels with its 'antioxidant infusion' low-calorie Bai5 beverages.
'Semi-skimmed soft drinks!' Mid-calorie soda could become the mainstream choice, Zenith International
Mid-calorie soft drinks have the potential to gain ground on traditional full calorie drinks – and could eventually become the new mainstream choice, according to Zenith International.
Dr Pepper Snapple Group: FY2014
Dicey ground for diet drinks, but Dr Pepper Snapple bullish on low-calorie TEN platform
Dr Pepper Snapple Group says it is battling headwinds against carbonated soft drinks – particularly diets – something it expects to see continue into 2015. But it remains upbeat about a ‘strong performance’ in 2014.
One week to go! Join us at the Beverage Innovation Summit on February 4
Will Pepsi True & Coca-Cola Life revitalize the cola market, or are today’s more demanding and sophisticated consumers looking for more than refreshment and ‘no-artificial’ claims from their beverage calories these days?
Keurig Green Mountain teams up with Dr Pepper on Keurig Cold
Keurig Green Mountain and Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPS) have struck a deal to develop products for the hotly-anticipated Keurig Cold at-home beverage system, following Keurig’s 2014 deal to work with Coca-Cola on the Cold platform.
Brighter outlook for CSDs but diet versions continue to lose fizz, says analyst
Executives at the top carbonated soft drink firms are more positive on the future of the category in the US, but the decline of diet drinks shows no sign of abating, according to an analyst from Cowen and Company.
BEN WEISS PREDICTS 'BIG YEAR FOR BAI' IN 2015
Bai Brands CEO: ‘Sales will hit $50m in 2014, but there were ‘unsexy’ years’
Bai Brands CEO Ben Weiss says the Dr Pepper allied brand will hit $50m in sales this year and puts this down to a focus on ‘distribution at the expense of brand equity’ during the early ‘basement’ years.
Dr Pepper hopes for Hispanic ‘home run’ with Mexican sparkling waters brand Penafiel
As one analyst suggests that Dr Pepper Snapple Group has hit a ‘home run’ with Mexican mineral water brand Penafiel, the company says it hopes to increase distribution in the US.
Bai Brands goes sparkling with Bai Bubbles, warns CSDs ‘dying on the vine’
Bai Brands founder Ben Weiss says he believes carbonated soft drinks are ‘dying on the vine and need true variety’ as his firm aims to disrupt the category with sparkling line Bai Bubbles.
Dispelling the US diet soda dirge: Moody’s says Coke best-placed to profit
Moody’s Investor Service believes Coke is better placed than PepsiCo and Dr Pepper Snapple to ride out the US diet soda storm, due to its strong position in international markets where the category is growing.
ANALYSTS WARN DR PEPPER NEEDS 'CATALYSTS' TO DRIVE TOP-LINE GROWTH
‘They all want the next Glaceau deal!’ Dr Pepper’s Larry Young loves young entrepreneurs but finds them expensive
Dr Pepper Snapple CEO Larry Young says he loves the young entrepreneurs who run his allied brands – these include Bai 5 and Vita Coco – but says the buyout prices startups demand are ‘ridiculous’.
Analyst sees 2015 as ‘critical tipping point’ for carbonated soft drinks
Financial analyst Bonnie Herzog says she believes 2015 will be a ‘critical tipping point year’ for carbonated soft drinks brands to prove their ability to cut costs, boost marketing spend and efficacy to reverse negative trends.
‘Savvy’ promo pricing sees Coke take CSD share from Pepsi, DPS
Coke's ‘savvy’ pricing strategy has helped it take share from Dr Pepper Snapple and PepsiCo in 2014 to date but analysts warn the policy may not be in the brand’s best long-term interest amidst worry about CSDs.
'WE'LL NEVER GIVE UP ON HAWAIIAN PUNCH' - CEO LARRY YOUNG ROARS
‘It seems like Hawaiian Punch is sort of dying’: Analyst delivers Dr Pepper punchline
Dr Pepper Snapple (DPS) CEO Larry Young insists his firm will ‘never give up’ on Hawaiian Punch after one financial analyst suggested that the brand might be a busted flush.
Dr Pepper TEN…A dead duck? Analyst warns of ‘continued deceleration’
Dr Pepper Snapple’s TEN platform ‘continues to decelerate’ in the US and many C-store operators are suggesting that they plan to pull the line from shelves and coolers, one analyst warns.
Beauty and the Beast: US consumers ditch Pepsi, marry Monster
PepsiCo was the biggest loser in US carbonated soft drinks in 2013, according to Beverage Digest, with worrying volume and market share loss data contrasting sharply with Monster’s stellar sales.
Soda fizz or fizzle out? Stevia-sweetened Dr Pepper a US ‘litmus test’
Dr Pepper Snapple (DPS) will trial stevia sweetened versions of flag sodas Dr Pepper, 7-UP and Canada Dry in the US this year in a bold move one analyst says is a ‘litmus test’ for the future success of all-natural sodas.
PepsiCo and Goya Foods targeted in lawsuit over 4-MEI
First the report, now the class action lawsuits: PepsiCo and Goya Foods - who were both cited in a recent report from product testing firm Consumer Reports about allegedly “concerning” 4-MEI levels in soft drinks - have been targeted in lawsuits filed in...
'Energy is what the younger consumer identifies with': Retailer
US C-Stores: Ditching Dr Pepper TEN, sceptical on natural sweeteners?
US C-Stores owners do not believe all-natural sweeteners can reverse flagging soda sales, says one US analyst, who is also advising Dr Pepper to stop investing in its low-calorie TEN platform.
Caramel colors under fire again: Is there a safe level of 4-MeI?
The FDA says it has “no reason to believe” that 4-MeI - an impurity generated during the manufacture of caramel colors III and IV - poses a health risk at current dosage levels, but says it is reviewing new data to determine whether it needs to revise...
BEN WEISS, CEO: 'YOU HAVE TO SHOW THE CONSUMER YOUR SOUL'
‘I’m a Bai-liever!’ Dr Pepper backed brand Bai 5 scores $20m sales
The CEO of breakthrough coffee fruit-based soft drinks brand Bai 5 reveals his brand grew 400% in the past year but says he worries less about case sales than converting ‘Bai-lievers’.
Dr Pepper's High 5 with Bai 5! Coffee fruit drink launched across US
Dr Pepper Snapple Group has signed a deal with Princeton-based brand Bai 5 to extend distribution of the low calorie coffee berry-sweetened beverage across the US in 2014.