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theguardian.com - Justin McCurry - Japan beer giants raided over suspicions they colluded to set the price of beverages
Japan beer giants raided over suspicions they colluded to set the price of beverages
The Guardian –

Japanese authorities have raided the country's four biggest breweries over suspicions they colluded to set the price of beer and other beverages – a practice media reports said could have forced drinkers to pay over the odds. Officials from…

latimes.com - Chuck Schilken - Cheers! NFL now says it's OK to celebrate by pretending to drink a beverage
Cheers! NFL now says it's OK to celebrate by pretending to drink a beverage
Los Angeles Times –

Raise your pretend glasses, Kyle Juszczyk and Jake Ferguson, and chug the imaginary beverages of your choice. Your recent five-figure fines have been rescinded! The NFL and the NFL Players Assn. released a joint statement Wednesday to clarify some…

marketwatch.com - MarketWatch Automation - Monster Beverage Corp. stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitors despite daily gains
Monster Beverage Corp. stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitors despite daily gains
MarketWatch –

Shares of Monster Beverage Corp. MNST advanced 1.80% to $43.65 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around mixed trading session for the stock market, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA rising 0.10% to 51,231.64 and the S&P 500 Index SPX…

businessinsider.com - Alex Bitter - Pepsi says drinkers are pulling back and buying less of its namesake beverage
Pepsi says drinkers are pulling back and buying less of its namesake beverage
Business Insider –

Sales volumes in PepsiCo's North American soft drinks business fell 2% during the company's third quarter, it said on Thursday. The company also cut its sales growth forecast for the fourth quarter. 'We do not feel good about the beverage…

foxnews.com - Melissa Rudy - Diet soda vs water: Study reveals which beverage is better for weight loss
Diet soda vs water: Study reveals which beverage is better for weight loss
Fox News –

Diet drinks containing sugar substitutes were found to be as effective as water for supporting weight loss in overweight or obese adults, according to a two-year randomized trial. The study, led by the University of Liverpool, England, included 493…

nashvillescene.com - Ashley Brantley - Best Seasonal Beverage in Nashville 2026: Apple Maypop
Best Seasonal Beverage in Nashville 2026: Apple Maypop
Nashville Scene –

As flavors go, apple is rarely my go-to if it's not in fresh-cider form. With Maypop's apple sparkling water, you get the sweet, earthy goodness of bright, juicy apples, but all wrapped up in a light, refreshing sip. When I asked CEO Matt Herrick…

fool.com - Jack Delaney - Coca-Cola vs. Monster Beverage: Which Consumer Goods Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
Coca-Cola vs. Monster Beverage: Which Consumer Goods Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
The Motley Fool –

Choosing between Coca-Cola (KO -0.41%) and Monster Beverage (MNST -0.85%) often comes down to a preference for steady income versus aggressive growth. Both companies dominate their respective corners of the liquid refreshment market. Coca-Cola is…

marketbeat.com - 24,124 Shares in Monster Beverage Corporation $MNST Acquired by Fig Financial Advisory Services Inc. ADV
24,124 Shares in Monster Beverage Corporation $MNST Acquired by Fig Financial Advisory Services Inc. ADV
MarketBeat –

Fig Financial Advisory Services Inc. ADV purchased a new stake in shares of Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ:MNST - Free Report) in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange…

seekingalpha.com - Pedro Goulart - BJ's Restaurants: The Market Finally Gets It (NASDAQ:BJRI)
BJ's Restaurants: The Market Finally Gets It (NASDAQ:BJRI)
Seeking Alpha –

BJ's Restaurants delivered a ~65% return since March, far outpacing the S&P 500, driven by operational improvements and menu innovation. BJRI's near-term growth is constrained by a deliberate slowdown in new openings, with acceleration expected in…

seekingalpha.com - Pedro Goulart - Village Super Market: There's Still No Rush (NASDAQ:VLGEA)
Village Super Market: There's Still No Rush (NASDAQ:VLGEA)
Seeking Alpha –

Village Super Market remains a stable, asset-heavy regional grocer with limited upside at current valuations. Recent same-store sales improved sequentially but lagged food inflation, while margin pressure persists from lower Wakefern patronage…

newsweek.com - Amir Daftari - Kombucha is booming. But is it still kombucha?
Kombucha is booming. But is it still kombucha?
Newsweek –

Kombucha has built its reputation on being alive. The tangy, naturally carbonated drink is made by fermenting sweetened tea with a culture of bacteria and yeast, creating a beverage associated with fermentation, live cultures and gut health.

cnbc.com - Amelia Lucas - PepsiCo cuts earnings forecast as North American turnaround takes longer than expected
PepsiCo cuts earnings forecast as North American turnaround takes longer than expected
CNBC –

PepsiCo earnings and revenue topped Wall Street's estimates. The food and beverage company lowered its full-year forecast for earnings. Pepsi's North American business continues to lag behind its international markets. Sergio Flores | Bloomberg |…

independent.co.uk - Henry Saker-Clark - Carlsberg to shut historic Marston's Brewery with 310 jobs at risk
Carlsberg to shut historic Marston's Brewery with 310 jobs at risk
The Independent –

Carlsberg Britvic is set to close its Marston's Brewery in Burton upon Trent with around 310 workers at risk, almost 200 years after first making beer in the Staffordshire town. The British arm of Danish beer giant Carlsberg said it is planning to…

seekingalpha.com - SA Transcript Insights Editor - PepsiCo signals international at 45% of profit year-to-date while cutting costs to fund North America turnaround (NASDAQ:PEP)
PepsiCo signals international at 45% of profit year-to-date while cutting costs to fund North America turnaround (NASDAQ:PEP)
Seeking Alpha –

Earnings Call Insights: PepsiCo (PEP) Q3 2026 “Organic revenue accelerated to 3.1%… Core operating profit increased 3% and EPS increased 2%,” said (Executive Vice President & CFO Stephen Schmitt), adding, “global…

bloomberg.com - Kristina Peterson - PepsiCo Lowers Guidance on Mounting Costs in North America
PepsiCo Lowers Guidance on Mounting Costs in North America
Bloomberg –

PepsiCo Inc. lowered its profit outlook as the snacks and beverage company said its recovery in North America is taking longer than expected. The maker of Doritos, Lay's and Gatorade now expects core constant currency earnings per share to grow…

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