Coca-Cola
Indian Coca-Cola Bottler SLMG Projects Growth In Zero-Calorie Drinks
SLMG Beverages, Coca-Cola’s largest bottling partner in India, expects its low- and no-sugar segment to grow from approximately 3–4% of total sales to 5–6% by fiscal year 2027. SLMG’s zero-sugar portfolio includes Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero, Thums Up X Force and Sprite Zero. A spike in Diet Coke demand during the summer of 2026 led to temporary stock shortages, which the company said have since been resolved. Company executives attributed demand growth primarily to urban, health-conscious consumers, particularly Gen Z.
Coke Florida Opens $84 Million Orlando Distribution Center
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida’s new $84 million distribution center in Orlando, Florida, is a 180,000-square-foot facility on a five-acre site featuring automated warehouse technology with 29 inbound and outbound docks. Annual handling capacity is approximately 34 million cases. Coke Florida serves some 15 counties from the Orlando location. Troy Taylor, Chairman and CEO, described the facility as part of the company’s long-term growth strategy for one of the fastest-growing regions in Florida.
Swire Coca-Cola Opens Two New Plants, Eyes Southeast Asian Expansion
Swire Coca-Cola opened two new manufacturing plants in China, in Kunshan, Jiangsu, and Guangzhou, Guangdong. These facilities represent a combined investment of 3.25 billion yuan (approximately $480 million) and house more than 20 production lines with annual capacity exceeding 3.1 million metric tons, increasing the company’s total mainland production capacity by 10%. A third plant in Hainan is expected to open by the end of 2027. Swire Coca-Cola has also announced plans to expand into Southeast Asia, leveraging capabilities including AI-enabled ordering and digital execution developed in Greater China. The company operates 23 plants on the Chinese mainland and serves more than 940 million customers globally across 41 facilities.
Coca-Cola’s Matte Leão Seeks EBITDA Growth With R$100 Million Investment
Matte Leão, Brazil’s leading tea brand and a Coca-Cola subsidiary since 2007, plans to invest R$100 in “manufacturing facilities, new equipment, and technologies” to expand EBITDA. Per capita tea consumption in Brazil rose from 13 servings per year in 2016 to 24 in 2025. According to Nielsen data, Matte Leão holds a 55.7% share by value in Brazil’s infusion tea market and an 81% share by sales volume in the R$1.4 billion RTD tea segment.
Keurig Dr Pepper
KDP And Dog Haus Partner On Broad Beverage Platform
Dog Haus, a Pasadena-based restaurant chain, entered a national partnership with Keurig Dr Pepper that goes beyond a standard fountain agreement to cover the full KDP beverage portfolio across fountain, packaged beverages, coffee, energy, bar programs, takeout and delivery. Dog Haus describes it as the first such arrangement for any restaurant brand with KDP. Fountain offerings include Dr Pepper, RC Cola, 7UP, Sunkist, Hawaiian Punch and IBC Root Beer, as well as regional brands. Takeout and delivery orders will have access to La Colombe RTD coffee, Core Hydration, and Tractor organic lemonades, teas and refreshers.
Monster
Monster Beverage Targets China And India as High-Growth Energy Markets
Monster Beverage reported net sales of over $2 billion in its Q1 2026, with net sales in both China and India up around 95% on the prior-year period. Speaking at the Deutsche Bank dbAccess Global Consumer Conference, Chief Commercial Officer Philippe Wothke described Asia as an “underdeveloped” energy drink market, with per capita annual consumption of 12 servings versus 54 in the US. Monster uses a dual-brand strategy in both countries: its flagship Monster brand targets higher-income urban consumers; the lower-priced Predator brand is aimed at factory workers and emerging middle-class consumers.
Other Companies
Australian Adaptogenic Drinks Brand Noot Enters UK Market
Australian non-alcoholic cocktail brand Noot launched in the UK. Noot’s drinks are formulated with a blend of nootropics and adaptogens, positioned within the functional beverage category. Claimed benefits include mood enhancement, improved focus and sociability. Current offerings include Limoncello Spritz, Ginger Mule, Aperitivo Spritz, Watermelon Agave and Green Apple Whisky. The UK distributor, Proof Drinks, said it plans to target grocery retailers, independent merchants and quick-service restaurants across the UK. Noot launched in the US last year, in both off- and on-trade.
CocoGoodsCo Launches Prebiotic Coconut Water With Five Fiber Types
CocoGoodsCo, a New York-based premium coconut brand, launched a Prebiotics Coconut Water containing 6g of prebiotic fiber derived from a blend of five plant-based fiber types. Each 16.9 fl. Oz. shelf-stable bottle contains 2g of added sugar, no stevia and no carbonation. Natural electrolytes include potassium and magnesium. The product is described as suitable for workouts, busy workdays and general daily refreshment. Initial availability is through Amazon and the brand’s own website, with brick-and-mortar retail expansion planned throughout the year.
Swiss Cider Maker Möhl Launches Isotonic Shorley Reload Drink
Swiss beverage manufacturer Möhl introduced Shorley Reload, a functional variant of its Shorley apple juice and mineral water brand, aimed at active consumers. Shorley Reload combines Passugger mineral water with 100% pure juice from Swiss apples and pink grapefruit, supplemented with magnesium and zinc. Möhl describes the formula as isotonic, designed to support fluid intake during exercise.
Malaysian Brand SANS Enters Market With Functional Modern Soda
SANS, a new Malaysian carbonated soft drink brand, is positioned as a “modern soda” that combines adaptogenic ingredients with distinctive flavor pairings. Each variant is built around a base of ashwagandha, naturally sweetened with a blend of sugar, monk fruit extract, stevia and xylitol. There are three initial flavors - Rooibos Pineapple, Cucumber Grapefruit and Pu Er Vanilla - each with additional adaptogens such as yerba mate and tulsi. SANS is produced by Dry Goods F&B Sdn Bhd, which was incorporated in July 2025.
Swedish Soft Drink Producers Pledge 40% Sugar Cut By 2030
Members of the Sveriges Bryggerier, the Swedish Brewers Association, committed to reducing sugar in carbonated soft drinks by 40% by the end of the decade, versus a 2019 baseline. Five priority areas identified are recipe reformulation, growth in low- and no-sugar options, increased availability of smaller pack sizes, responsible marketing and industry-wide monitoring. Sweden’s soft drinks sector introduced voluntary calorie labeling in 2006, and this became mandatory in 2014.
Go Puff Launches Organic Coconut Water Line With Tom Brady
Tom Brady and Gopuff launched Good Nut, a line of organic coconut water available exclusively through the Gopuff instant delivery platform. Sourced from organic Vietnamese coconuts, Good Nut contains no added sugars or artificial ingredients and is sold in 11.8oz cans. Priced at $3.29 per can, with a discounted price of $2.96 for Gopuff FAM members, the line offers three variants: Original Coconut Water, Chocolate Coconut Water and Sparkling Coconut Water.
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