Carbonated Soft Drinks

Jones Soda expands Fallout beverage platform with new pack

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Jones Soda Co. announced the national rollout of Fallout-inspired Sunset Sarsaparilla 12-packs to club store locations across the United States and Canada.

Sanpellegrino Soda Italiana

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Sanpellegrino announced the next evolution of the Sanpellegrino family: Sanpellegrino Crafted Soda Italiana, sparkling Italian sodas with functional benefits.

Coca-Cola unites foodservice partners in latest campaign

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Coca-Cola is debuting its new U.S. campaign, “And a Coke,” built on a the cultural norm that nothing completes a meal like a Coke, the company says.

Zero, diet extensions keep carbonated soft drink market fresh

jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Zero-sugar and diet extensions have aided the performance of the carbonated soft drink market as well as the proliferation of prebiotic sodas.

Stiller’s Soda Shirley Cola

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Stiller’s Soda, co-founded by Ben Stiller, is expanding its nostalgic lineup with the launch of Shirley Cola.

Culture Pop Soda Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Culture Pop Soda announced the official launch of Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade, marking the brand’s first lemonade flavor.

The Rise of Modern Soda: How Functional, Better-for-You Soft Drinks Are Reinventing the Category

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0400

Clean Ingredients Should Not Be Radical. They Should Be Expected.

Mr. Pibb rolls out Punchin’ Peach and Thrillin’ Vanilla regionally

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500

The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, is expanding retail availability of Mr. Pibb and Mr. Pibb Zero Sugar as well as introducing two new regional flavors: Punchin’ Peach and Thrillin’ Vanilla.

Sprite celebrate NBA teams, Unrivaled players

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0500

Sprite announced the launch of its new co-branded, limited-edition cans featuring select NBA teams and Unrivaled players.

Keurig Dr Pepper debuts new innovations across its refreshment portfolio

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:53:00 -0500

Keurig Dr Pepper, Burlington, Mass., and Frisco, Texas, announced it is entering 2026 with an unrivaled commitment to flavor leadership, debuting innovations across its carbonated soft drinks (CSDs), teas, waters, energy and juice drinks portfolios.

Pepsi Prebiotic Cola launches nationwide

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:54:00 -0500

Pepsi announced the official launch of Pepsi Prebiotic Cola nationwide, marking the legacy cola’s introduction of prebiotic fiber.

Slice Soda Pacific Pop and Apple

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Slice Soda, a brand of Suja Life, announced two new bubbly flavors: Pacific Pop and Apple, now available at Target locations nationwide.

Coca-Cola expands Cherry portfolio with new releases

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0500

Coca‑Cola, a brand of The Coca-Cola Co. announced a major expansion of its Cherry portfolio, unveiling Coca‑Cola Cherry Float, Coca‑Cola Zero Sugar Cherry Float, and the nationwide release of Diet Coke Cherry.

Beverage-makers tap into prebiotic, probiotic craze

Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

With growing interest in gut health and the benefits of pre- and probiotics, beverage brands are launching an array of drinks across categories.

2026 Bottler of the Year: Gillette Pepsi Companies

jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Cozy holiday flicks and rom-com movies tend to be ripe with references to local communities. For Gillette Pepsi Companies (GPC), La Crosse, Wis., those strong local communities aren’t for a plot line but are the heart of what makes the Midwest distributor a pillar of the communities it serves.

Slice Root Beer

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Slice Soda announced the launch of its new Root Beer flavor.

DrinkPAK announces expansion to Philadelphia area

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:30:00 -0500

DrinkPAK, Santa Clarita, Calif., is expanding and investing $350 million in the construction of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in the Bellwether District of South Philadelphia.

Coca-Cola names Henrique Braun as next CEO

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:30:00 -0500

The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, announced that its board of directors has elected Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Operating Officer (COO) Henrique Braun as CEO, effective March 31, 2026.

Unlocking the potential for functional beverages

jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

To meet consumers’ health and wellness needs, functional beverages are seeing an increase in usage as these products address a range of benefits.

poppi releases Lakers Grape variety

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0500

poppi is returning as The Official Soda of the Lakers and reintroducing its limited-edition Lakers Grape flavor, available exclusively across Southern California.

PepsiCo announces global partnership with Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:12:00 -0500

PepsiCo, Purchase, N.Y., announced a global partnership with Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team beginning in 2026, bringing together three of its powerhouse brands — Gatorade, Sting, and Doritos — with the Formula 1 team.

Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry ushers in Sippin’ Season with Canela Media

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:03:00 -0500

Canela Media announced the launch of Sprite’s new holiday campaign, bringing Sippin’ Season to life with Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry, engaging Hispanic American consumers who embrace the “ands” in their identity.

AIRHEADS enter beverage market

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Perfetti Van Melle, a global confectionery leader, has partnered with Fire Brands to introduce AIRHEADS Soda, a beverage line inspired by the iconic Airheads candy.

Pepsi offers limited online release of Prebiotic Cola

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:15:00 -0500

This Black Friday (Nov. 28), Pepsi is dropping a limited online release of Pepsi Prebiotic Cola before it hits store shelves early next year, it says.

STARRY Cranberry Blizz returns

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:30:00 -0500

STARRY is kicking off the holiday season with the return of STARRY Cranberry Blizz.

NACS Show breaks Chicago record

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The NACS Show once again set an attendance record for its respective host city, following record crowds in Atlanta (2023) and Las Vegas (2024). The tradeshow featured beverage manufacturers, highlighting their current and upcoming innovations.

Packaging helps Cheerwine Holiday Punch expand reach

jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Cherry soda brand Cheerwine is adding to the holiday festivities with the return of Cheerwine Holiday Punch, but for the first time it will be available in 12-packs of 12-ounce cans.

Slice Soda Shirley Temple

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Slice Soda, the iconic ’80s brand that’s been reimagined by Suja Life for the wellness-minded consumer, announced the launch of its new Shirley Temple flavor.

Coca-Cola unveils limited-edition flavor, holiday campaign

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500

The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, announced that for the first time in five years, Coca-Cola is unwrapping a new limited-time holiday flavor: Coca-Cola Holiday Creamy Vanilla, a festive twist on the classic taste that delivers comfort, refreshment and seasonal joy, it says.

Mr. Pibb returns to excite consumers

jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400

This fall, The Coca-Cola Co. is reintroducing the iconic Mr. Pibb with a bold reformulation and rebranding of Pibb Xtra, designed to meet the tastes of today’s consumers.