Dr Pepper Snapple Group

Dr Pepper Snapple Group creates chief marketing post

2 Aug 2017

Dr Pepper Snapple Group has appointed a chief marketing officer as part of an executive shake-up.

Bai Brands still separate unit despite founder departure - Dr Pepper Snapple Group CEO

28 Jul 2017

Dr Pepper Snapple Group has said its Bai Brands business continues to operate as a separate entity, despite the departure of brand founder Ben Weiss.

Dr Pepper Snapple Group lifts H1 2017 sales as Bai Brands purchase drags profits - results

27 Jul 2017

Dr Pepper Snapple Group has praised its Bai Brands acquisition for boosting its top line in the first-half of the year despite causing damage to the bottom.

Bai Brands founder exits in wake of Dr Pepper Snapple Group takeover

23 Jun 2017

Dr Pepper Snapple Group has confirmed the departure of Bai Brands CEO & founder Ben Weiss.

Core Hydration launches US campaign featuring Ellie Goulding - video

24 May 2017

US water brand Core Hydration has launched a multimedia campaign in the market, starring singer Ellie Goulding. 

Dr Pepper Snapple Group forced to move fast for Bai Brands - analyst

22 May 2017

Dr Pepper Snapple Group had to move quickly to secure Bai Brands last year, according to an analyst, after the Bai-5 owner became the subject of a rival takeover bid.

Dr Pepper Snapple Group Q1 2017 sales performance - results data

27 Apr 2017

Yesterday, Dr Pepper Snapple Group reported its results for the first three months of 2017. The company saw its sales rise slightly in the first quarter, although profits were hit by the US$1.7bn purchase in November of Bai Brands. Here's a breakdown of DPSG's sales on a by-reporting-segment basis.

Bai Brands acquisition drags on profits for Dr Pepper Snapple Group in Q1 2017- results

26 Apr 2017

Dr Pepper Snapple Group has posted a slight lift in first-quarter sales as the recent purchase of Bai Brands pulled on the group's bottom line.

Why is the soft drinks sector losing the recycling game? - Sustainability Spotlight

19 Apr 2017

A recent report from Greenpeace has condemned the world's largest soft drinks producers for not doing enough to address ocean pollution caused by plastic bottles. The report is particularly critical of the lack of progress on bottle re-use, which suggests to Ben Cooper that this may have to feature more prominently in sustainability strategies if further damaging criticism is to be avoided.

Bottled water consumption overtakes carbonated soft drinks in the US - figures

10 Mar 2017

Bottled water has become the biggest selling packaged beverage by volume in the US for the first time, according to recently-released research.

Will Bai Brands take Dr Pepper Snapple Group to the next level? - Analysis

17 Feb 2017

On a conference call following the company's full-year results announcement this week, Dr Pepper Snapple Group CEO Larry Young said newly-acquired Bai would become one of the company's priority brands. 

Dr Pepper Snapple Group 2012-2016 - results data

16 Feb 2017

Earlier this week, Dr Pepper Snapple Group released its full-year results for 2016. The soft drinks group posted a near-11% jump in net profits for the 12 months, with sales on an organic basis increasing by 4%. Here, just-drinks considers DPSG's performance over the last five years.

Dr Pepper Snapple Group FY 2016 - results data

16 Feb 2017

Earlier this week, Dr Pepper Snapple Group released its results for 2016. While net profits in the 12-month period rose by almost 11%, net sales growth was a slightly less impressive 4%. Here, just-drinks breaks down the soft drinks company's figures for last year by segment and brand.

Bai to become priority brand for Dr Pepper Snapple Group - CEO

15 Feb 2017

The head of Dr Pepper Snapple Group has said the recently-purchased Bai soft drink range will join the company's priority portfolio, as the group looks to cater for changing consumer needs.

Dr Pepper Snapple Group sees 2016 sales lift, flags "uncertain" Mexico - results

14 Feb 2017

Dr Pepper Snapple Group has reported a steady rise in full-year sales, although currency headwinds hit the top-line in reported terms.

Dr Pepper Snapple Group launches 7UP campaign in US - video

14 Feb 2017

Dr Pepper Snapple Group has lined up a new marketing initiative for its 7UP brand in the US, as it looks to highlight what it claims to be the soft drinks brand's "versatility".

Dr Pepper Snapple Group Q4 & FY 2016 results - Preview

13 Feb 2017

Ahead of the release on Tuesday of Dr Pepper Snapple Group's (DPSG) results for the fourth quarter and the 12 months of 2016, here's a look at the events that shaped the three months to the end of December for the soft drinks group.

The Super Bowl 2017 drinks ad showdown - Focus

2 Feb 2017

The 51st Super Bowl kicks off on Sunday, and once again beverage companies are among the top spenders in the gaps during the game.

Dr Pepper Snapple Group "unlikely" to acquire Vita Coco - analyst

1 Feb 2017

An analyst has said Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPSG) is not a probable suitor for partner brand Vita Coco, following speculation that the coconut water is considering a sale. 

Bai Brands lines up Justin Timberlake Super Bowl ad

20 Jan 2017

Bai Bubbles maker Bai Brands has announced a new advertising campaign in the US, featuring its 'chief flavour officer' Justin Timberlake. 

The soft drinks category in 2016 - just-drinks' Review of the Year, Part III

23 Dec 2016

With 2016 drawing to a close, just-drinks looks back at the stories that have made the headlines across the global drinks industry. Here, news & insights editor Andy Morton picks out the highs and lows for the soft drinks category.

Bai Brands acquisition makes "tremendous amount of sense" - Dr Pepper Snapple Group CEO 

24 Nov 2016

The CEO of Dr Pepper Snapple Group has given more detail behind the company's decision to purchase Bai Brands. 

Why has Dr Pepper Snapple Group bought Bai Brands? - Analysis

23 Nov 2016

Yesterday, Dr Pepper Snapple Group confirmed the US$1.7bn purchase of Bai Brands. 

Bai Brands - What has Dr Pepper Snapple Group bought for US1.7bn? - Focus

23 Nov 2016

Yesterday, Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPSG) agreed to purchase Bai Bubbles owner Bai Brands, in a deal worth US1.7bn. Here, just-drinks takes a closer look at the acquisition and the target company.  

Dr Pepper Snapple Group to acquire Bai Brands for US$1.7bn

22 Nov 2016

Dr Pepper Snapple Group has agreed to purchase Bai-5 owner Bai Brands. 

Bai Brands' Bai Black range - Product Launch

10 Nov 2016

Bai Brands has lined up its latest soda range, set to roll out across the US from January. Bai Black flavours include Kohala Kola, Simbu Citrus, Rioja Root Beer, Jambi Ginger Ale and Colombia Cream.

Will Dr Pepper Snapple Group buy Bai Brands? - Analysis

28 Oct 2016

Earlier this month, a Reuters report claimed Bai 5-owner Bai Brands was exploring a sale. 

Lil' Sweet campaign pays off for DPSG's Diet Dr Pepper 

28 Oct 2016

The CEO of Dr Pepper Snapple Group has said the company's Diet Dr Pepper brand "continued to significantly outperform the diet category", growing just under 1% in the company's third quarter. 

CSDs help drive strong YTD for Dr Pepper Snapple Group - results

27 Oct 2016

Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPSG) has reported a healthy lift in year-to-date net profits as carbonated soft drinks helped to drive performance.

Why stevia can still win in soft drinks - Comment

21 Oct 2016

Consumer trends, along with government pressure and drinks companies' calorie pledges, mean the future for stevia is bright, regardless of its chequered past. Richard Corbett explains.