The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, reported continued momentum in its business for 2018, with strong financial results for the third quarter. Although reported net revenues for the quarter declined because of refranchising, the company delivered broad-based organic revenue (non-GAAP) and volume growth across all operating groups, while gaining value share globally, it reports.
Just as spectators will ask how low can you go when participants are facing off in a limbo challenge, consumers are asking the same of food and beverage manufacturers. However, these requests have spread beyond traditional low-calorie refreshment to also include sports nutrition formulations.
WTRMLNSLCE available on Amazon, California retails stores
August 16, 2018
WTRMLN WTR, Denver, launched WTRMLNSLCE, a non-refrigerated watermelon water that delivers electrolytes with 2 grams of natural sugar from watermelon and no artificial sweeteners, the company says.
Sports drink brand gains access to Coca-Cola distribution network
August 14, 2018
The Atlanta-based Coca-Cola Co. and Whitestone, N.Y.-based BODYARMOR announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement through which The Coca-Cola Co. will acquire a minority ownership stake in BODYARMOR. Through the agreement, BODYARMOR will have the opportunity to gain access to the Coca-Cola bottling system, enabling the fast-growing brand to accelerate its growth to meet explosive consumer demand for its premium line of sports performance and hydration drinks.
Sports and protein drinks, particularly for non-athletes, will continue to drive the market, but beverage-makers should be aware of consumers’ wellness goals, including the need for organic products and high transparency.
The trend for professional athletes, weekend warriors and everyday consumers to be well-hydrated with more low-sugar, organic and natural options is contributing to stable growth in both the sports and protein drinks market.
RTD coffee posts strongest single-year gains among beverage segments
May 7, 2018
The U.S. liquid refreshment beverage market grew again in 2017, with retail sales increasing about 3 percent and volume by around 2 percent, according to newly released preliminary data from Beverage Marketing Corporation (BMC), New York.
As more consumers look to enhance the quality of their lives with functional, better-for-you- beverages and supplements, beverage companies are releasing more products to help athletes and everyday consumers recover with healthy rehydration after a workout.