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fromDigiday
11 hours ago

Why Coca-Cola has made World Cup TV ads one part of its sports marketing play

Powerade launched the 'Power Your Fate' campaign for FIFA World Cup 2026, focusing on inclusivity and local engagement through social media and athlete involvement.
#coca-cola
Food & drink
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
2 months ago

Cherry on Top: Coca-Cola Expands Portfolio with New Cherry Float and Diet Coke Cherry - Food & Beverage Magazine

Coca-Cola launches Cherry Float and returns Diet Coke Cherry nationwide, emphasizing cherry-forward, nostalgia-driven flavors with new packaging and multiple sugar options.
Food & drink
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Coca-Cola's Week in Review: Analysts Raise Price Targets Q4 Beat

Coca-Cola's stock outperforms peers year-to-date as Q4 earnings beat, Zero Sugar momentum, analyst upgrades, and incoming CEO Henrique Braun push aggressive innovation and portfolio growth.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Got 5,000? Coca-Cola vs. PepsiCo - One Has Quietly Outperformed for a Decade

Coca-Cola's Zero Sugar brand drives growth, while PepsiCo shows mixed results with strong international performance.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Forget the Dividend Narrative. Coca-Cola Has Quietly Pivoted Its Growth Strategy.

Coca-Cola prioritizes internal transformation and digital innovation over financial engineering, focusing on long-term growth and operational improvements.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Coca-Cola vs. Johnson & Johnson: The Safest Dividend on Wall Street Might Surprise You

Coca-Cola and Johnson & Johnson demonstrate strong growth and dividend increases, but their business models and market strategies differ significantly.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Is Coca-Cola Paying More in Dividends Than It Can Afford?

Coca-Cola increased its Q1 2026 dividend to $0.53 per share, marking 64 consecutive years of dividend growth.
Coffee
fromTasting Table
17 hours ago

I Tried Refreshers From 6 Chains And Ranked Them Worst To Best - Tasting Table

2026 is expected to be the year of Refreshers, with multiple café chains introducing fruity iced beverages.
SF food
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

This Fan-Favorite Chobani Creamer Is Bringing Back A Nostalgic Dessert Vibe - Tasting Table

Chobani is reintroducing its popular Cookies & Cream coffee creamer for a limited time, responding to customer demand for seasonal flavors.
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
3 days ago

PuraSoda Launches in U.S. Market with Sprouts Partnership

"Our goal is to provide a refreshing alternative that doesn't compromise on flavor or health," says Thalia Jabotian from Konnect Agency. "The response we've seen from early tastings has been overwhelmingly positive, indicating a strong market fit for PuraSoda."
Beer
#keurig-dr-pepper
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Coca-Cola Exec Says Work-Life Balance is a 'Weird' Term - Here's How He Thinks About Career Success

Coca-Cola executive chairman James Quincey views career success as survival through challenges rather than meticulous planning.
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
1 day ago

Mountain Dew Celebrates Its Roots with New Campaign

The campaign's main creative spot, Hoedown | Mountain Dew: An American Original, debuted across social and digital media platforms, showcasing the fun and unexpected elements of the Mountain Dew origin story.
Marketing
SF food
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

'Spit-Them-Out Bad': The Discontinued Lay's Potato Chips That Had Fans Disgusted - Tasting Table

Lay's Cappuccino Chips, introduced in 2014, were widely criticized and considered one of the worst chip flavors ever released.
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fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago
Coffee

Review: Starbucks' New Mango Strawberry Refreshers Deliver Sweetness More Than Mango, But That's Okay - Tasting Table

Coffee
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

Review: Starbucks' New Mango Cream Cold Foam Flirts With Fruitiness But Doesn't Commit - Tasting Table

Starbucks launched new mango drinks, including Iced Mango Cream Chai and Iced Mango Cream Matcha, featuring Mango Cream Cold Foam topping.
Coffee
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

The Starbucks Chai Change That Has Customers Split - Tasting Table

Starbucks has changed its chai sweetening method, using honey instead of simple syrup, leading to mixed customer reactions.
Coffee
fromfoodnservice.com
1 week ago

Passport to Flavor: 15 Unique Starbucks Drinks from International Menus

Starbucks offers unique international drinks that showcase creative flavor profiles beyond the popular Pumpkin Spice Latte.
Coffee
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

Starbucks' New Menu Items Have Customers Calling The Chain 'Desperate' - Tasting Table

Starbucks' upcoming Tropical Butterfly Refresher has sparked confusion and frustration among customers, contradicting the company's plan to simplify its menu.
Coffee
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

Review: Starbucks' New Mango Strawberry Refreshers Deliver Sweetness More Than Mango, But That's Okay - Tasting Table

Starbucks continues to innovate with new Refreshers, introducing three Mango Strawberry flavors in spring 2026.
Coffee
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

Review: Starbucks' New Mango Cream Cold Foam Flirts With Fruitiness But Doesn't Commit - Tasting Table

Starbucks launched new mango drinks, including Iced Mango Cream Chai and Iced Mango Cream Matcha, featuring Mango Cream Cold Foam topping.
Coffee
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

The Starbucks Chai Change That Has Customers Split - Tasting Table

Starbucks has changed its chai sweetening method, using honey instead of simple syrup, leading to mixed customer reactions.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

6 Best And 4 Worst New Soda Flavors Of 2026 (So Far) - Tasting Table

R&D in the soda industry drives constant innovation, leading to new flavors and varieties for consumers.
Cocktails
fromDelish
2 weeks ago

Luckin Coffee's New Purple Drink Is Already Taking Over Instagram

Luckin Coffee launched two new colorful spring drinks in NYC: Purple Bloom Frappe and Yuzu Matcha Sparkling Water.
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

A Fan-Favorite Dr Pepper Flavor Is Finally Back After Years Of Demand - Tasting Table

Dr. Pepper Creamy Coconut returns for a limited time due to high demand and positive reception from fans.
Coffee
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Move over matcha: how ube cocktails and coffees are hitting the UK's sweet spot

Ube, a purple root vegetable, is becoming popular in the UK for its unique flavor and vibrant color in drinks and desserts.
Coffee
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Coffee Consumption Just Hit a 14-Year High - So Why Are Coffee Shops Struggling?

Americans are drinking coffee at home more than ever, impacting coffee chains negatively.
Marketing
fromExchangewire
3 weeks ago

"Tech can make something powerful. Human insight is what makes it resonate." Neda Lazic, The Coca-Cola Company

Creativity in advertising is evolving, emphasizing clarity of objectives and innovative problem-solving amidst technological shifts.
Environment
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Here's Why Sprite Bottles Aren't That Iconic Shade Of Green Anymore - Tasting Table

Sprite transitioned from green to clear plastic bottles for environmental sustainability and improved recyclability.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

I tried 7 sweet-cream coffee creamers to find the best one, and there was a clear winner

Chobani's sweet-cream coffee creamer was my favorite, and I also enjoyed the ones from Trader Joe's and Too Good & Co. Horizon's creamer was tasty but a bit too pricey.
Coffee
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

PepsiCo vs Coca-Cola: The Better Dividend Stock

PepsiCo relies on snacks and international growth, while Coca-Cola benefits from strong margins and cash flow from its beverage model.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Jack And Coke Tastes Even Better When You Use This - Tasting Table

Switching to Mexican Coke enhances the classic Jack and Coke by using cane sugar, resulting in a cleaner taste and brighter finish.
Coffee
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

The Popular Soda That Has Only Slightly Less Caffeine Than Mountain Dew - Tasting Table

Dr. Pepper offers a moderate caffeine boost, making it a viable alternative to Mountain Dew for those seeking energy.
Cocktails
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Sprite's brand refresh is juicy, crispy, and ready to drink

Sprite launches a comprehensive brand refresh including new logo, packaging, signature sound, and 'It's That Fresh' campaign to reconnect with younger consumers across music, food, and sports.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The Twice-Failed Coca-Cola Flavor No One Misses At All - Tasting Table

After initial testing in France, the product was released to the United States in 2006, an idea meant to appeal to the novelty of the beverage market at the time, with a name that fit the minimalist trend of the era. Even though several other unique Coke flavors from around the world might have been a hit in the U.S., Coca-Cola Blāk absolutely bombed with consumers and was pulled from shelves just two years after launching.
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Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The new cola wars are upon us-but this time it's the battle of AI

Anthropic's Super Bowl ads attacked OpenAI's ChatGPT ad model, sparking controversy and fueling an industry-wide ad battle over trust and AI branding.
Food & drink
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

We tried Coca-Cola's fiber-enriched Diet Coke and have mixed feelings

2026 marks a major consumer shift toward fiber, and Coca-Cola's Diet Coke Fiber+ offers 5g soluble fiber with minimal taste differences.
Film
fromVulture
2 months ago

Ryan Coogler Spills On Love Affair With Coke Freestyle Machine: 'I Got Involved'

Ryan Coogler revels in creatively mixing flavors on Coca-Cola Freestyle machines, treating soda combinations as playful artistic experimentation and inspiring social-media amusement.
Music
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Liquid Death just upped the ante on its collab strategy

Liquid Death and Spotify created a Bluetooth-enabled speaker urn that plays personalized Spotify playlists for cremated remains, selling for $495 with an accompanying Eternal Playlist Generator tool.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

This Popular Mexican Soda Had A Coffee Flavor Long Before Coke Or Pepsi - Tasting Table

In the late 1940s, Hill noticed that Mexico's ancient aguas frescas were facing increasing competition from sodas. Working at his dining room table in Mexico City, with his wife and children as his primary tasters, Hill formulated his first product and entered the soda business.
Coffee
fromBevindustry
1 month ago

Simply Spiked unveils Simply Spiked Bolder

Simply Spiked Bolder takes everything our fans love and turns it up. As tastes continue to shift, we're evolving with them - offering bold, fruit-forward flavors across a range of ABVs, while delivering the same easy-to-enjoy experience fans expect from Simply Spiked.
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Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Coke vs Pepsi: Which Dividend Is Actually Safer?

Coca-Cola's 64-year dividend streak appears safer than PepsiCo's despite both being Dividend Kings, as Coca-Cola's forward cash flow supports dividends while PepsiCo faces tighter dividend math from declining earnings.
Coffee
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Dutch Bros' Best Caffeine-Free Drink Is Made For Chocolate Lovers - Tasting Table

Dutch Bros offers a popular caffeine-free White Chocolate Hot Cocoa, customizable with various toppings and flavors for a decadent experience.
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fromFood & Beverage Magazine
2 months ago

Pepsi Prebiotic Cola Now Available Nationwide: A Game Changer in the Beverage Industry - Food & Beverage Magazine

Pepsi Prebiotic Cola pairs classic Pepsi flavor with 3g prebiotic fiber, no artificial sweeteners, 5g sugar, and 30 calories per can.
Marketing
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
1 month ago

'If You Don't Like Dark Roast, This Isn't the Coffee for You': How Exclusionary Ads Can Win Over the Right Customers

Dissuasive framing—explicitly stating who a product isn't for—drives greater engagement and appeal among target customers than traditional persuasive messaging.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Why It's Rum And Coke, Not Rum And Pepsi - Tasting Table

When agriculture was able to meet demand, sugar prices crashed overnight. Companies that had bet big on expensive inventory suddenly found themselves drowning in debt. Pepsi declared bankruptcy. So did RC Cola's predecessor, Chero-Cola. Coca-Cola, however, managed to secure emergency financing from a bank by offering something no other company could: their closely-guarded secret formula as collateral. That gamble paid off big time.
Cocktails
Coffee
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Best Store-Bought Cold Brew Concentrate, According To A Coffee Expert - Tasting Table

La Colombe Cold Brew concentrate is the best store-bought option for flavor and versatility.
Food & drink
fromDaily News
2 months ago

Gen Z hates diet sodas, but loves them with 'Zero Sugar' branding

Beverage makers are shifting marketing from Diet to Zero Sugar to attract younger, wellness-minded consumers and drive growth in no-calorie soda sales.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Had You Invested $1,000 in Coca-Cola or PepsiCo 10 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today

Coca-Cola has outperformed PepsiCo over the past decade through disciplined simplification, asset-light franchising, and strong pricing power, despite PepsiCo's greater product diversification.
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
2 months ago

Pepsi Prebiotic Cola Now Available Nationwide: A Game Changer in the Beverage Industry

Pepsi Prebiotic Cola stands out in the crowded cola market for several reasons: No Artificial Sweeteners: Unlike many soft drinks, Pepsi Prebiotic Cola is free from artificial sweeteners, making it a more appealing choice for those looking to reduce their intake of synthetic additives. Low Calorie Count: At just 30 calories per can, this cola provides a guilt-free indulgence for those watching their caloric intake.
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#energy-drinks
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

8 New Sports And Energy Drinks To Try In 2026 - Tasting Table

Energy and sports drinks offer functional hydration options beyond water, with 2026 bringing new flavors and brands including Bang Energy Lime Pop Drop and Juice Monster Voodoo Grape.
Coffee
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

This Non-Coffee Drink Category Now Accounts For 25% Of Dutch Bros' Sales - Tasting Table

Dutch Bros' customized Rebel energy drinks account for 25% of sales profits, making the chain the third largest coffee company in the U.S. with $1.6 billion in total revenue.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Starbucks Is Overhauling Its Rewards Program. Here's What It Means For Your Coffee Routine - Tasting Table

Starbucks is overhauling Rewards into three tiers (Green, Gold, Reserve) with tiered earning rates and new benefits starting March 10; existing Stars remain.
Business
fromFortune
2 months ago

Your Coke cost 4% more in North America last quarter, and just 1% more globally | Fortune

Coca-Cola posted modest volume and revenue growth driven by pricing and Coke Zero Sugar strength, amid shifting consumer preferences and a CEO succession announcement.
fromwww.marketingdive.com
2 months ago

PepsiCo's first creator-led product launch reimagines chips for Gen Z

Flavor Swap is a campaign full of 'firsts.' The first time we've remixed these iconic flavors onto unexpected chips. The first time we teamed up with some of today's biggest tastemakers to help us launch and put their own spin on PepsiCo's legendary brands. The first time we've executed a truly social-first campaign to debut an iconic flavor drop, said Chris Bellinger, chief creative officer at PepsiCo Foods U.S., in a statement.
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fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Slice's Absolute Best Soda Flavor Manages To Perfect A Classic - Tasting Table

Slice root beer soda successfully combines nostalgic appeal with health-conscious ingredients, ranking as the brand's best flavor and earning widespread consumer praise.
Food & drink
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Energy Drinks Are for Girls Now, Too

Energy drink marketing has shifted from aggressive masculine branding to gentler, fruitier positioning as companies recognize fatigue is not inherently gendered.
Coffee
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Coffee Mate Is Testing A New Frozen Creamer And I Was Among The First To Try It - Tasting Table

Nestlé's Coffee Mate launches Cool Crème, a frozen creamer product available in cookies & crème crumble and vanilla caramel swirl flavors, designed to be added to coffee like ice cream.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Decaf Coffee Gets A Bad Reputation. Here's Why It Shouldn't - Tasting Table

A good cup of coffee (decaf included) delivers on all fronts: Flavor, acidity, body, sweetness, and balance, aka The Pleasure Principle. The infamously-snobbish coffee élite might maintain that decaf drinkers aren't "real coffee fans." But, as a veteran barista, I would argue that the opposite is actually true: Only the most diehard bean-heads tread decaf domain.
Coffee
fromFortune
2 months ago

Americans wake up and smell the coffee price surge-skipping Starbucks, brewing at home, and drinking Diet Coke for caffeine | Fortune

Years of steadily climbing coffee prices have some in this country of coffee lovers upending their habits by nixing café visits, switching to cheaper brews or foregoing it altogether. Coffee prices in the U.S. were up 18.3% in January from a year ago, according to the latest Consumer Price Index released on Friday. Over five years, the government reported, coffee prices rose 47%. That extraordinary rise has brought some to take extraordinary measures.
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fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why Luckin Coffee, Starbucks' biggest competitor, wants to buy Blue Bottle

With around 40,000 stores and $37 billion in revenue, Starbucks is the biggest coffee company in the world. While it's had a few stagnant years, its all-star CEO Brian Niccol has been staging a design-led turnaround, in which cozier cafes and a protein-laden menu have siren-called customers back with some early success.
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fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
3 months ago

Explorer Cold Brew Acquires Caffeine-Conscious Brand Savorista

Explorer Cold Brew has acquired Savorista, a specialty coffee brand focused on decaf and half-caf coffees, as Explorer works to build a multi-brand "caffeine-conscious" coffee platform. The companies announced the deal Jan. 13. Financial terms were not disclosed. In the acquisition, Explorer said it is bringing the Savorista brand, associated intellectual property and its customer base into the "Explorer family."
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fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
1 month ago

Opinion: On Sugar-Laden Coffee in the MAHA Crosshairs

Large U.S. coffee chains increasingly sell sugar-laden beverages marketed as seasonal drinks, with some containing over 115 grams of sugar, prompting health officials to question their safety.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

5 International Delight Coffee Creamers, Ranked - Tasting Table

If you're a coffee drinker, then you know how much fun it can be to venture to one of your favorite coffee shops to order a special coffee beverage you can't make at home. Unfortunately, that's an expensive habit to keep up every day, which is why it's nice to have the ingredients you need to make flavorful coffee at home.
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fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
1 month ago

Luckin Shareholder Centurium Reportedly Ready to Acquire Blue Bottle

Centurium Capital, controlling shareholder of Luckin Coffee, is in advanced talks to acquire Blue Bottle Coffee from Nestlé for less than $400 million, with the deal including only the global coffee shop business while Nestlé retains consumer goods operations.
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