Bisleri
Bisleri Expands Water Conservation Efforts
Bisleri International highlights freshwater scarcity in India and links its strategy to water conservation and recycling. CEO Angelo George says the company replenishes 4.7 times the groundwater it extracts through rainwater harvesting, decentralized manufacturing and watershed projects. Bisleri built more than 300 check dams in rural areas to improve water availability and support farming communities, and also created a high-altitude lake in Leh.
Coca-Cola
New CEO Targets Faster Innovation
Incoming CEO Henrique Braun said Coca-Cola aims to improve innovation by getting closer to consumers and accelerating product launches, identifying marketing, digital integration and innovation as key priorities. Braun said the company wants stronger local innovation that could scale into larger brands, citing examples such as Innocent and Santa Clara, which grew from local beginnings into billion-dollar brands. Braun said the company needs to “to get closer to the consumer and improve our speed to market”
Coca-Cola Chooses To Retain Costa Coffee
Coca-Cola says there are no immediate plans to divest Costa Coffee and will focus on improving performance. Costa continues to perform well in the UK, Ireland and parts of Western Europe, while its China operations remain under review due to weaker results. Coca-Cola also noted challenges expanding Costa’s self-serve Express kiosk format internationally, citing supply chain and logistics complexities. Its decision comes amid broader leadership changes and follows earlier speculation about a possible sale of the coffee chain.
Coca-Cola Records BodyArmor Impairment Charge
In its latest financial results, Coca-Cola reported Q4 operating income fell 32%, with margin falling from 23.5% in the year-ago period to 15.6%. It also highlighted a nearly $1 billion impairment on its BodyArmor brand. North America operating income fell significantly in the quarter, partly due to the impairment. Despite this, Coca-Cola’s annual operating income rose 38% in 2025, and group revenue increased 2% in nominal terms and 5% organically. The company expects organic revenue growth of 4-5% in 2026 and comparable profit growth of 7-8%, with currency effects and portfolio changes influencing near-term results.
Coca-Cola HBC Reports Revenue Growth
Coca-Cola HBC reported revenue of just over £10 billion for 2025, up 7.9% year on year. Operating profit rose 10.1% and net profit increased 14.6%. The company said demand for alcohol-free RTD beverages supported performance, marking a sixth consecutive year of share gains in that segment. Energy drinks, including Monster, Predator and Fury, also contributed to growth, alongside marketing partnerships such as the “Share a Coke” campaign. Organic revenue growth was positive across established, developing and emerging markets despite mixed conditions and expects a challenging macroeconomic and geopolitical environment ahead.
Coca-Cola Moves BodyArmor Unit To Atlanta
Coca-Cola plans to shift its BodyArmor sports drink business from New York to Atlanta, combining it with Powerade, Vitaminwater and Smartwater under one hydration unit. The move is designed to streamline operations and present a unified approach to bottlers and customers. Some employees may relocate and others were offered severance, but numbers remain unclear. It’s also a part of wider organizational restructuring that includes leadership transitions and earlier job cuts in Atlanta.
Coca-Cola Launches Cherry Float Flavor
Coca-Cola introduced Cherry Float and Cherry Float Zero Sugar in Great Britain, blending cherry and vanilla flavors inspired by soda floats. They join the existing cherry cola range, including Diet Coke Cherry and Coca-Cola Cherry Zero Sugar, and will be available permanently from February 2026 in multiple pack sizes, including cans, bottles and multipacks. Retail support materials and digital assets accompany the rollout to support distribution across major retailers.
Coca-Cola Philippines Installs Recycling Bins And Benches
Coca-Cola Philippines partnered with Bonifacio Global City to install recycling bins and benches made from recycled materials across 20 locations. The bins allow visitors to dispose of used PET bottles, which are collected and sent for processing and reuse, and the benches, also made from recycled materials, provide seating while promoting recycling in public spaces. Aiming to make recycling part of everyday routines and increase bottle recovery through accessible drop-off points, the project also supports Coca-Cola’s wider efforts to reduce plastic waste and encourage proper PET disposal within the community.
Nestle
Maison Perrier Debuts Sweetened Sparkling Water
Maison Perrier launched French Kiss, its first sweetened sparkling water, combining fruit juice with prebiotics. The drink contains 6g of fiber, less than 1g of added sugar and at least 10% fruit juice. It comes in four flavor combinations: Blackberry & Lemon, Peach & Cherry, Mango & Coconut and Raspberry & Lime. The product is available online and at selected retailers, with wider distribution planned across the US by early April.
Other Companies
Effervescent Tablet Drink Targets Plastic Reduction
New Zealand startup Incrediballs plans to launch effervescent drink tablets designed to reduce plastic use in beverages, allowing paper-based, compostable packaging and reducing transport volume significantly. They use a stabilization process that prevents reaction until dissolved in water, producing a 350ml drink with no added sugar. Incrediballs aims to expand into functional beverages using local ingredients and initially sell direct to consumers before wider retail distribution. Online sales begin in mid-February, with early interest from retailers in Australia and New Zealand.
Refresco To Acquire SunOpta
Refresco, a beverage solutions provider for beverage brands in North America, Europe and Australia, agreed to acquire SunOpta for $6.50 per share in cash, with completion expected in the second quarter of 2026, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. The deal will expand Refresco’s capabilities, particularly in plant-based beverages, and strengthen its North American presence. SunOpta will become a wholly-owned subsidiary.
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