PepsiCo’s Non-Carbonated Beverages Sparkle in 1Q16
In 1Q16, PepsiCo’s North America Beverages segment accounted for 36.8% of the company’s net revenue and 27.5% of the division’s total operating profit.
Food Industry
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What Moves Did FDGRX Make Leading Up to 1Q16?
FDGRX’s assets were invested across 394 holdings as of March 2016, two more than a quarter ago. It was managing assets worth $37.8 billion as of March’s end.
Why Analysts Expect PepsiCo’s Revenue to Decline in Fiscal 1Q16
On April 18, PepsiCo is scheduled to announce its results for fiscal 1Q16. PepsiCo’s revenue has declined in each of the past five consecutive quarters.
An Insight into Sport Drinks’ Positioning in the US Beverage Market
Sports drinks are considered a healthier choice than traditional soda beverages, and they contain less sugar than traditional soda beverages.
Need-to-Know Facts about the Fidelity Magellan Fund
The Fidelity Magellan Fund (FMAGX) invests primarily in common stocks of US and foreign issuers. It invests in either growth stocks, value stocks, or both.
Campbell Soup’s New Segments Impacted the Operating Profit
The Americas Simple Meals and Beverages segment reported operating earnings of $290 million—a rise of 22% compared to fiscal 2Q15.
Kellogg Is Expected to Report a 10% Revenue Drop for Fiscal 4Q15
In its fiscal 4Q15 results, Kellogg is expected to report sales of $3,160 million, a fall of 10% YoY (year-over-year). For the full year, analysts expect revenue of $13.5 billion, a decline of ~7% YoY.
Coca-Cola Strengthened Presence in Africa with Stake in Chi
Beverage giant Coca-Cola (KO) has expanded its presence in Africa with the acquisition of a minority stake in Chi Limited, Nigeria’s leading dairy, juice, and snacks company.
Are Strategic Brands Boosting Monster Beverage’s Sales?
According to Nielsen’s data, for the period ending December 26, 2015, the Monster Beverage brand held a 36.6% share of the US energy drink market in terms of unit sales.
Monster Beverage Increases Its Advertising Efforts
Monster Beverage enjoys huge popularity on social media. It has 24 million fans on Facebook (FB), 2.8 million fans on Twitter (TWTR), and 2.6 million fans on Instagram.
Is Ferrari the World’s Most Recognizable Brand?
In an annual study conducted in 2013 by Brand Finance, Ferrari stood as the world’s most popular and instantly recognizable global brand.
Monster Beverage Provides an Update on Distribution Transition
In its 3Q15 conference call, Monster Beverage disclosed an agreement with Coca-Cola HBC (Hellenic Bottling Company) that will apply across 28 countries.
Hurdles in Kraft Heinz’s Growth: Weaknesses and Threats
Frequent recalls not only affect the consumer satisfaction and brand image of Kraft Heinz’s products but also increases the cost factor.
Kraft Heinz Implements Zero-Based Budgeting to Reduce Costs
3G Capital applied a ZBB approach, which starts from zero-base and analyzes every functional area for cost, to Heinz, after it acquired the firm in 2013.
Evaluating Kraft Heinz’s Financials against Its Biggest Competitors
Kraft Heinz had a coverage ratio of 0.87x at the end of 3Q15, whereas McCormick & Company and Mondelēz had coverage ratios of 10.2x and 56.1x, respectively.
Analyzing Kraft Heinz’s Great Brands Strategy
Kraft Heinz is shifting its focus on advertising spending from non-working media to working media.
Analyzing Kraft Heinz’s Objective of Profitable Sales Growth
Kraft Heinz plans to reinvest savings from cost initiatives into its brands and to refocus its strategic vision on innovation.
What’s on the Table with Kraft Heinz? Getting to Know the Company’s Product Offerings
Kraft Heinz operates more than 200 brands in nearly 200 countries. Its eight iconic brands contribute more than $1 billion in sales apiece to total revenue.
Breaking down Kraft Heinz: A Segmental and Geographical Overview
The US accounted for 67% of Kraft Heinz’s fiscal 2014 pro forma sales, with Canada and Europe each contributing 10% of total sales.
A Key Analysis of the Kraft-Heinz Merger
In early 2015, Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital designed the Kraft-Heinz merger by pairing the Kraft Foods Group with H. J. Heinz Company.
A Porter’s Five Forces Analysis of Kraft Heinz Company
Kraft Heinz faces competition from a huge number of players in the food market, but product differentiation is low between its competitors.
A Key Business Overview of Sprouts Farmers Market
Sprouts is a value player in the organic grocery sector, selling groceries at competitive prices from small-box stores averaging 28,000–30,000 square feet.
Wheat Prices Trade above 20-Day Moving Average
Wheat futures contracts for March expiry were trading above the key support level of 485 cents per bushel on December 18, 2015.
ConAgra Foods’ Dividend, Outlook, and Expectations
ConAgra Foods (CAG) has a dividend yield of 2.45% as of December 17, 2015. The company’s management raised the dividend at an average annual rate of 4.6%.
What Challenges Has Keurig Green Mountain Been Facing?
Keurig Green Mountain (GMCR) has been facing struggles in the coffee market (XLP), as Keurig’s patent for K-Cup pods, the single-serve coffee containers, expired in September 2012.
Understanding Coca-Cola’s New Marketing Efforts
Coca-Cola (KO) is using its productivity savings to ramp up its media investments.
The Kraft Heinz Merger and Its Benefits
Pittsburgh-based H.J. Heinz Holding Corporation acquired Kraft Foods in October. After the merger, the company changed its name to Kraft Heinz.
Kellogg’s Acquisitions and Their Benefits
The price of Kellogg’s acquisition of Diamond Foods is expected to reach over $1.5 billion, and Kellogg could offer the company between $35 and $40 per share.
Kraft Heinz: What Happened after the Merger?
The Pittsburgh-based, privately owned ketchup maker H.J. Heinz Holding Corporation acquired Kraft Foods last month.
How Hershey Gained from Improving Its Supply Chain
In 2010, Hershey announced Project Next Century, which aims to streamline its global supply chain operations and create a more competitive cost structure.
Will Corn Prices Be Range-Bound before WASDE Report Release?
On October 6, 2015, CBOT (Chicago Board of Trade) December expiry of corn futures contracts rose, breaking the resistance level.
Nestle Continues to Dominate the US Bottled Water Industry
Nestle Waters North America is the market leader of the US bottled water industry.
PepsiCo’s Strategy for Its UK Business
PepsiCo’s strategy for its UK business involves continued investment in its core brands across snacks and beverages, including Walkers, Tropicana, Naked, Quaker, and Pepsi.
Dr Pepper Reaches for Sports Drinks with BodyArmor
On August 12, 2015, Dr Pepper Snapple announced that it purchased an 11.7% stake in BA Sports Nutrition, the company that owns BodyArmor.
SPY’s Struggle with Wall Street Continues
Of the 502 constituent stocks of SPY, only 23 recorded positive returns on Wall Street on August 20. Only seven stocks traded at a closing price above their moving averages.
A Global Shortage of Cocoa Beans Forces Prices Higher
Cocoa bean production is being pushed to fulfill the current demand. A major reason for the decline in cocoa supply is the unproductive mature cocoa trees in West Africa.
Coca-Cola Bottler Merger: Analyzing the Deal’s Economics
The new company, Coca-Cola European Partners PLC (or CCEP), would be based in the United Kindgom with CCE, CCIP, and The Coca-Cola Company (KO) holding 48%, 34%, and 18% of shares, respectively.
Economic Growth: Why Is It Important?
Economic growth can be considered among the most crucial indicators that are released. It indicates the growth in economic output.
Jacobs Douwe Egberts: Its Impact on Coffee Industry Rivals
Jacobs Douwe Egberts will be a leading player in the coffee industry with powerful brands like Jacobs, Maxwell House, and Pilão. It will have a strong presence in emerging countries like China.
The Rationale behind the Sale of Mondelez’s Coffee Business
The primary reason behind the sale of Mondelez’s coffee business was so Mondelez could focus more on its core snack food business.
Jacobs Douwe Egberts: What It Took to Seal the Deal
According to Jacobs Douwe Egberts’s website, the company holds either the number-one or number-two position in coffee markets for more than 18 countries in Europe, Latin America, and Australia.
Why Are Millennials a Key Demographic for Monster Beverage?
Millennials are the key consumers of energy drinks and shots. Monster Beverage specifically targets this tech-savvy demographic in its advertisements.
Are Parents Driving Energy Drink Sales in the US?
As shocking as it may sound, a higher proportion of US households with children are consuming more energy drinks—compared to those without children.
Energy Drinks Continue to Thrive despite Controversies
Two-thirds of energy drink consumers are concerned about the negative effects of energy drinks and shots, but this doesn’t stop them from consuming the drinks.
Monster Gets More Energy in Strategic Partnership with Coca-Cola
On June 12, Coca-Cola and Monster Beverage completed a strategic partnership. Coca-Cola purchased 16.7% in Monster for $2.2 billion. That day, Monster Beverage shares rose 1.0%, and Coca-Cola’s fell 0.3%.
What Are the Key Categories in the US Tea Industry?
Data from the Tea Association of the USA estimates that the wholesale value of the US tea industry grew by 4.1% to reach $10.8 billion in 2014.
The Growing Demand for Tea in the US
Though the per capita consumption of tea in the US is low compared to other countries, the growth in tea consumption in recent years has been impressive.
Why PepsiCo and Its Peers Are Focusing on Hispanics in 2015
PepsiCo (PEP) and peers like Coca-Cola and Dr Pepper Snapple have been developing several products based on the tastes and preferences of Hispanics.
Gatorade by PepsiCo: Still Athletic at 50
Gatorade is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. It’s one of PepsiCo’s $22-billion brands, generating more than $1.0 billion in annual retail sales.
The Kraft–Heinz merger: Overview of Heinz
Kraft’s (KRFT) and Heinz’s portfolio of brands are highly complementary, which is a big reason for the Kraft–Heinz merger.