A new report claims that the makers of sugar-laden drinks such as sodas, sports drinks, energy drinks and fruit drinks take direct aim at children, particularly black and Hispanic kids, in their marketing campaigns.
The NPD Group finds tap water is one of the fastest growing beverages ordered at U.S. restaurants, while revenue-generating beverages have been declining over the past five years.
Coca-Cola FEMSA S.A.B. de C.V. successfully completed its merger with Mexico-based Grupo Tampico's beverage division that was agreed upon in late June.
PepsiCo Inc. reported growth in volume, net revenue, operating profit and earnings per share for the third quarter of 2011 driven by top-line gains across its worldwide snacks and beverage businesses.
A government regulator that is part of a working group concerned about junk food ads aimed at children will announce it is backing off some proposals for voluntary food marketing guidelines.
