Beverage Industry News
A collection of Beverage latest news, analysis and best practices from top business influencers and the world's most trustworthy sources.
New beverage launches: Patrón, Nestlé, Starbucks, prebiotic soda and more…
A round-up of the latest beverage launches across soft drinks, coffee and alcohol, including functional sodas, iced coffee innovations, premium dairy and craft spirits, highlighting key trends shaping growth in the global drinks market.
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…
Drinking dries up amid tough US economy
Alcohol consumption might be in decline due to a cocktail of reasons, so to speak. There are affordability issues keeping people from splurging at their favorite bars, particularly as the economy slackens in President Donald Trump's second term…
Future of Marketing Briefing: Why brand builders are back in fashion
These aren't the profiles CPG was chasing five years ago. Through the early 2020s, as the platforms grew and retail media exploded, marketing functions were rebuilt in their image. Programmatic fluency, conversion optimization and attribution…
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…
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…
The Alex Cooper-Alix Earle drama is more than just influencer beef
There's drama between two of the biggest personalities in digital media: Alex Cooper and Alix Earle. Whether you're obsessed or oblivious, there are real business implications at stake. Let's break it all down. What's going on? This week, Cooper…
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…
S&P 500, Nasdaq edge up from records with Middle East hopes, corporate earnings in focus
The benchmark S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq edged higher on Thursday after record finishes in the prior session as a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon added to optimism that the worst of the Middle East conflict had passed, while…
Allbirds stock is already falling after the AI pivot. History suggests investors should proceed with caution
After rising by more than 580% in a single trading session yesterday, shares of Allbirds Inc. (Nasdaq: BIRD) fell this morning in premarket trading, at one point more than 30%. The steep rise and now potential fall in the stock price followed the…
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