Beverage Industry releases its annual Top 100 list. The list reflects the top beverage companies based on 2017 fiscal year sales.

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.

Chattanooga, Tenn.-based The Double Cola Co. announced the return of Tropical SKI, a carbonated soft drink (CSD) known for its bright blue color. The limited-edition flavor will return this month in select market in the Midwest and Southeast, including Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Ohio and Kentucky.

Coca Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated, Charlotte, N.C., reported operating results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2017.

The Coca-Cola Co.’s Coca-Cola brand introduced two new specially crafted carbonated soft drinks: Coca-Cola Georgia Peach and Coca-Cola California Raspberry.