CAGNY

The Pepsi Bottling Group said that while near-term economic difficulty would hurt drinks sales, the company would position itself to capitalise once the economy improves.

US CAGNY: Pepsi Bottling Group plays the long game

20 February 2009

The Pepsi Bottling Group said that while near-term economic difficulty would hurt drinks sales, the company would position itself to capitalise once the economy improves.

US CAGNY: CCHBC sees Nestea reach 100m unit case sales

20 February 2009

Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling has said that its sales of the Nestea brand reached 100m unit cases for the first time in 2008.

US CAGNY: Downturn sees PepsiCo invest in value

20 February 2009

[UPDATED 25/02/2009] PepsiCo has altered some of its plans to re-invest the US$1.2bn in cost-savings from its restructuring programme in a bid to provide greater value for consumers during the economic downturn.

US CAGNY: Coca-Cola Hellenic eyes acquisitions, job cuts in 2009

20 February 2009

Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling will cut jobs in 2009 but is ready to take advantage of acquisition opportunities that may present themselves as a result of the downturn, the company’s CFO said yesterday (19 February).

US: Carbonari confident on Beam Global Spirits & Wine growth - CAGNY

19 February 2009

A new dedicated sales force and new product development will drive long-term growth for Beam Global Spirits & Wine, according to Bruce Carbonari, CEO of the Beam parent firm Fortune Brands.