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Beverage sector profitability rankings: Coca-Cola and PepsiCo lead the pack (PEP:NASDAQ)
PepsiCo reported strong Q1 results, beating revenue and EPS estimates, driven by growing convenience foods volume and successful affordability/brand strategies, which supports a positive investment outlook. Coca-Cola (KO) and PepsiCo (PEP) both…
Is McDonald's Big Beverage Push Good or Bad for Dutch Bros?
McDonald's (MCD +1.10%) is expanding its beverage options. For Dutch Bros (BROS 0.55%), it's a liquid situation. McDonald's is confirming that it will roll out handcrafted sodas and refreshers next month. Flavored energy drinks will follow this…
PepsiCo beats Q1 estimates, ranks second on Quant list among beverage stocks (PEP:NASDAQ)
PepsiCo's strong Q1 growth led to a high Seeking Alpha Quant Rating of 4.44, making it a top Buy in the sector. Keurig Dr Pepper, PepsiCo, and Fomento Económico Mexicano have the highest Quant Ratings according to Seeking Alpha. Quant…
KBC Group NV Has $92.98 Million Stock Holdings in Monster Beverage Corporation $MNST
KBC Group NV lifted its holdings in Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ:MNST - Free Report) by 25.0% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 1,212,776 shares of the company's stock after purchasing…
Longleaf Partners Small-Cap Fund Q1 2026 Portfolio Review
Alcoholic beverage company Boston Beer was a contributor for the quarter as industry data improved compared to last year. Children's toy, media, and consumer products creator Mattel was a detractor in the quarter. During the quarter we had no new…
Glass bottle recycling rate doubles after Producer Responsibility Scheme launch: EPD
The recovery rate of glass beverage containers has significantly increased since the implementation of the Producer Responsibility Scheme, rising from approximately 16 percent in 2017 to 34 percent in 2024, and further to 36percent last year…
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LT Foods appoints Ritesh Sud as Chief Marketing Officer - India & Far East
LT Foods, a global FMCG company in the consumer food space, has announced the appointment of Ritesh Sud as chief marketing officer – India & Far East. In his new role, Sud will provide strategic leadership in reinforcing LT Foods' market…
Prediction: This 1 Thing Could Cement Eli Lilly's Leadership in the Billion-Dollar Weight Loss Drug Market
Eli Lilly (LLY 1.89%) has accomplished something big over the past year. It's become the leading weight loss drug company in the U.S., holding 60% market share. This is as rival Novo Nordisk 's market share slipped to 39%. What's helped Lilly step…
Cannabis Drinks of the Future
Since becoming the third state to legalize adult-use cannabis in 2014, many local adults started practicing “ Oregon sobriety.” Derived from “Cali sober,” the practice includes abstaining from illegal drugs or consuming…
Futu Securities opens coffee shop as it adapts to changing client 'lifestyles'
Futu Securities is the latest non-food and beverage retailer to sell coffee and other drinks in one of its outlets in Hong Kong as the online stock brokerage adapts to its clients' lifestyle, according to a spokesman. Futu Café was…
S.C. hemp industry's future may hinge on coming House vote
South Carolina's hemp industry could radically change next week if a vote in the S.C. House of Representatives goes against the industry, two area businessmen believe. Tyler Murray and Cody Callarman, founders of local CBD gummy company Carolina…
Bigger vs better: Some of our biggest cruise trends are contradictory
As we learned the hard way in the past few years, you never know what will happen next in cruising. We are constantly wondering what's next, and what will be different. Of course, we can't tell unless we base our guesses on what has already…
As an Ice Cream Pro, This Shake Might Be the Peak of the Dubai Chocolate Trend
A standout in a crowded trend: With Dubai chocolate desserts everywhere, this Baskin-Robbins shake is the most balanced, flavorful version I've tried. Texture makes it special: Creamy chocolate and pistachio ice cream meets crunchy kadayif for a…
Gatorade, inventor of the sports drink, is getting a rebrand targeting non-athletes
Sixty years after it invented sports drinks, Gatorade is making a surprising pivot: It's no longer focusing primarily on athletes. PepsiCo, Gatorade's parent company, said Thursday that the brand wants to broaden its reach to non-athletes who are…
Allbirds Stock Now Crashing as Reality Sets in About Its Delusional AI Pivot
Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Tech bro sneaker company Allbirds made a huge splash yesterday when it announced a baffling pivot to AI infrastructure — news that was met with a mix of incredulity and…
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