More innovative flavors can engage consumers with the carbonated soft drink (CSD) category, according to market research company Mintel. New takes on traditional favorites like citrus and berry are helping breathe life in the category; as are more exotic additions such as ginger, cinnamon, coffee and cucumber. “Flavor innovations could help to inspire new consumption […]
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Pepsi earnings fizz on strong snack sales, better beverage performance
Dive Brief: PepsiCo’s first-quarter earnings beat Wall Street expectations boosted by strong beverage and snack sales in developing markets, and a smaller decline in North American beverage sales than previous quarters, according to a company release. The soda maker’s net income rose to $1.34 billion, or 94 cents per share, compared to $1.32 billion, or […]