Dr Pepper, a brand of Keurig Dr Pepper, Burlington, Mass., Frisco, Texas, and Austin, Texas, debuted the newest flavor innovation to become part of the brand’s permanent portfolio as Dr Pepper Strawberries & Cream hits shelves nationwide this month.

Pepsi, a brand of Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo, announced a new and improved Pepsi Zero Sugar. The company also is giving consumers the opportunity to redeem up to 10 million free Pepsi Zero Sugars starting during the NFL Playoffs through the Super Bowl. 

PepsiCo, Purchase, N.Y., announced the launch of STARRY, a lemon lime-flavored carbonated soft drink bursting with lemon lime flavor that delivers a crisp, refreshing bite, the company says. STARRY in Regular and Zero Sugar versions is available now at U.S. retailers and foodservice outlets nationwide.

In the beverage market, no one understands the importance of the hometown community more than bottlers and distributors. Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Lenexa, Kansas, is no exception.

Prebiotic soda brand Poppi, Austin, Texas, announced $25 million in new financing led by CAVU Consumer Partners. The funding comes after a year of meteoric growth for Poppi, in which the brand experienced 148% increase in overall revenue and a 250% increase in online sales, it says.

As football fans prepare for the kick-off in November, Coca-Cola is celebrating the journey of each fan through the real magic of the FIFA World Cup. With the majority of fans unable to travel to Qatar for the FIFA World Cup 2022, Coca-Cola will deliver the electric atmosphere of the tournament directly to their home through retail activations, including premium items and new variations of packaging which highlight country colors and shared promises.

The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, announced its fourth and final Coca-Cola Creations drop of 2022: Coca-Cola Dreamworld. The new carbonated soft drink, which is available in the United States and Canada, adds playfully vibrant flavor notes that evoke the creativity of the human imagination to the taste of Coca-Cola, it says. 

This year’s State of the Industry report on carbonated soft drinks (CSD) notes that, as the market faces increased consumer demand for functional beverages, CSD brands are seeking to find a balance between indulgence and health.

Beverage Industry’s Top 100 Beverage Companies report, based on 2021 fiscal year sales, reflects the ebbs and flows that different factions of alcohol and non-alcohol beverage market experienced this past year.