Carbonates Take a Global Hit, But Soft Drinks Remain Stable
Euromonitor recently released new data for soft drinks and the results are showing 2015 as the slowest year for global carbonates growth in all of our historic data set. Microeconomic factors are...
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Cola Giants May Lose Out on Global Soft Drinks Growth as Carbonates Declines...
The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) and PepsiCo recently held their analysts conference on Q4 2015 financial results. TCCC announced plans to refranchise and focus on brand building and marketing, whereas...
View ArticleCaffeinated Water Brands Aim to Take Share as Demand for Functionality Grows
Bottled water volumes continue to rise at the expense of carbonates. There is rising demand for beverages that offer functionality but without artificial ingredients and little or no added sweeteners....
View ArticlePremium Fountain Sodas Aim to Bring Back Customers to Carbonates
Carbonates sales have been declining in many developed markets including the US, Germany, and Italy as consumers shift to healthier beverages. Yet demand for premium craft soda has been rising among...
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PLMA Show 2016 Beverages Recap
The PLMA (Private Label Manufacturers Association) hosted its Private Label Trade Show from 13-15 November this year in Rosemont, Illinois. Over 1,300 exhibitors from 40 countries representing the...
View Article“Big Soda” Goes Natural and Niche with Latest Acquisitions
In a bid to reduce their dependence on the struggling carbonates segment, the three biggest players in US carbonates have recently made a number of acquisitions to expand into more premium soft drinks...
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Rising Obesity Rates in the Gulf States Create an Opportunity for...
Obesity is a growing concern in many nations in the Middle East, especially in the area surrounding the Persian Gulf. In the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nearly a third of adults are...
View ArticleGinger Ale Growth shows Success for Full-Sugar Carbonates is Possible
https://euromonitorintl.wistia.com/medias/3afsx7nc36?embedType=async&seo=false&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 At a time when carbonates sales are slumping in many markets worldwide, ginger...
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