Category: beverages

Study of Popular Drinks Found 95 Percent Contained Plasticizers

Spanish researchers have found in a study of 75 drink samples that nearly all contained plasticizers—chemical coatings that give plastics their bendy and soft form—and the more sugar that a beverage, the more plasticizer it had. Plasticizers are polymer materials added to plastics for desired flexibility and durability, with bisphenol A, also known as BPA,…


Coca-Cola Boosts Annual Revenue Forecast After Unexpected Surge in Demand

Coca-Cola reported that it raised its annual revenue forecast on July 26, after a better than expected report, that demand for its sodas went up despite price increases to combat rising costs. The company’s second-quarter earnings for 2022 exceeded expectations, boosting investor confidence that the soda giant will be able to navigate through a period…


Drink Demands and Manufacturing’s Ability to Adapt

From an increased interest in wellness to growing concerns over the planet’s wellbeing, consumers’ habits are changing, and that includes a shift in the beverages they choose. Shoppers are paying more attention to drink labels, packaging, and the stories behind the drinks they consume. Manufacturers have taken note of these trends and adjusted accordingly, both…