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Coca-Cola James Quincy and Muhtar Kent

Coca-Cola announces senior leadership changes

James Quincey to succeed Muhtar Kent as CEO in May
December 9, 2016

The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously approved the recommendation of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Muhtar Kent for an evolution of the company’s senior leadership structure. Under the new structure, company veteran James Quincey, president and chief operating officer (COO), will succeed Kent as CEO, effective May 1, 2017. 


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Pepsi

Pepsi, Papa John’s announce Super Bowl halftime promotion

Consumers can win front-row seats to Pepsi Zero Sugar Halftime Show at Super Bowl LI
November 29, 2016

Pepsi, a brand of Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo Inc., and Papa John's announced the kickoff of the Halftime of a Lifetime promotion, giving fans an opportunity to get a front-row seat to the Pepsi Zero Sugar Halftime Show at Super Bowl LI.


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ABA celebrates America Recycles Day

Highlights zero-waste achievements in beverage market
November 15, 2016

America’s leading non-alcohol beverage companies are celebrating America Recycles Day, which takes place Nov. 15, with the latest gains in their mission to eliminate all waste going to landfills from their U.S. production facilities, according to the Washington, D.C.-based American Beverage Association (ABA).


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Bai Black

Bai Brands introduces Bai Black

New line of CSDs features traditional soda flavors
November 10, 2016

Bai Brands, Princeton, N.J., announced the introduction of Bai Black, a line of carbonated beverages with traditional soda flavors. Available nationwide in January 2017, the Bai Black lineup will feature five flavors: Kohala Kola, Simbu Citrus, Rioja Root Beer, Jambi Ginger Ale and Colombia Cream.


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ABA announces election of new officers

New members join Board of Directors
November 1, 2016

The Washington, D.C.-based American Beverage Association (ABA) announced the election of Jeff Honickman, chief executive officer of Pepsi-Cola & National Brand Beverages Ltd., Pennsauken, N.J., as chair of its Board of Directors, as well as other officers and members to the Board. 


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DPS’ net sales, volume up for Q3

Core 4 brands’ volume increased 2 percent
October 28, 2016

Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. (DPS), Plano, Texas, reported third quarter net sales of $1.68 billion, a  3 percent increase on favorable product and package mix, a 1 percent increase in sales volumes and higher pricing. Net sales growth was reduced in the quarter by 1 percentage-point of unfavorable foreign currency translation. 


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Mtn Dew Basketball

Russell Westbrook, Kyrie Irving headline Mountain Dew NBA partnership

DEW lineup to engage in national, local marketing
October 24, 2016

Mountain Dew, a brand of Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo Inc., announced that NBA All-Star and Dew front man Russell Westbrook, who signed on with the brand last year, renewed his partnership through the 2018-19 NBA season. Simultaneously, the NBA champion and All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving is joining the DEW lineup, the company says. Westbrook and Irving will partner with the brand to celebrate the lifestyle and culture of the game in unexpected ways, including an exciting and larger-than-life activation around tip off, it adds.


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