Tag: soda
States Aim to Ban Soda, Candy Purchases From SNAP
Select U.S. states are considering bans on using SNAP benefits to pay for sugary snacks and sodas, causing controversial backlash between industry groups. If approved, the current administration would be the first to ban these specific foods from the program.
Is Pepsi’s Poppi Deal a Sign of Things to Come?
Companies like PepsiCo face long-term challenges, particularly with the declining consumption of soda. PepsiCo is attempting to get ahead of competitors with its acquisition of prebiotic soda brand Poppi. Still, obstacles line its path, according to one financial analyst.
FI Fast Break audio news: Feb. 19, 2025
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast discusses PepsiCo and Coca-Cola’s pending forays into the fast-growing prebiotic soda market.
Coke’s Spiced Flavor Fell Flat; What’s Next for the Soda Segment?
Coca-Cola’s discontinuation of its Spiced soda reflects consumer preference for its nostalgic items. One marketing expert said Coca-Cola struggles with innovation and could learn a lesson from Dr Pepper.
The Sweet Spot: Why Brazzein Could Forever Alter Snacks
The newly FDA-approved sweet protein brazzein could offer a sweet solution to the world’s growing sugar problem. In fact, Oobli is banking on it.
Brewing Change: Iced Tea Stealing Spotlight from Soda
Iced tea has enjoyed sweet success of late, and a new survey suggests the drink poses a serious threat to carbonated soft drinks.
FI Spotlight: How Olipop Stays On Top in the Beverage Sector
Craft Soda Market Bubbling Over With Potential
The craft soda market is showing potential of late, as noted by the surge in the category’s sales at companies like Sprecher Brewing.
Future of Soda: Less Sugar, More Influencers
The global carbonated soft drink market size is expected to grow at a modest CAGR of 4.7% through 2028, and industry experts say consumers demand more creative products like craft sodas.
Boosting the Better-for-You Beverage Offer in Foodservice
Better-for-you beverages are booming, but major foodservice players have been slow to diversify their fountain offerings. Can consumer demand for healthier alternatives turn the tides?
High Tolerance: How Functional THC-infused Drinks & Snacks Could Alter the Industry
THC is one of the fastest growing ingredients in foodservice, increasingly legal, and visible amid a key demo—the millennials.
What Pepsi’s Bold Move Says About the Future of Advertising
Pepsi will no longer sponsor the Super Bowl halftime show. The company said in a statement that the decision is part of a “larger strategic shift to bring unprecedented music and entertainment experiences” to people …
EXCLUSIVE: OLIPOP CEO on Latest Funding Round, New Products
Functional soda brand OLIPOP recently raised $30 million in a financing round that included several celebrity investors. The Food Institute spoke with co-founder and CEO Ben Goodwin to learn more about the company’s product development …
Dietitians Weigh in on Reducing Ultra-Processed Foods in Children’s Diets
Drinking just one soda could shorten your life by 12 minutes and eating one hot dog could claim an additional 36 minutes, according to a new study. These findings are even more unsettling on the …
Big Soda Departs from the Juice Market
PepsiCo has announced plans to sell Tropicana, Naked, and other juice brands across North America to private equity firm PAI Partners for about $3.3 billion. The soda giant is just the latest such company to …
Nestlé & Coca-Cola Refresh Beverage Portfolios
An insider says Nestlé SA will sell some of its American water brands, which include Pure Life, Poland Spring, and Deer Park, reported Reuters (Oct. 15). The brands being sold, which also include Deer Park, …
Snacks and Soda Sales Soar
Food Institute Focus – Snacks and Soda Sales Soar