Episode 26: Serve & Volley - Focused Strategy Plays at Pepsi, Dr Pepper, and Coke

Update: 2025-09-12

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Beverage Digest Editor & Publisher Duane Stanford and industry expert & regular podcast contributor John Sicher discuss the avalanche of news from the past few weeks – from PepsiCo's and Keurig Dr Pepper’s strategic shifts to Coca-Cola's potential sale of Costa Coffee. This episode unpacks the strategies at play that could create new focus within the U.S. beverage industry. Discover how these industry giants are navigating market changes and what it means for the future of beverages.

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Episode 26: Serve & Volley - Focused Strategy Plays at Pepsi, Dr Pepper, and Coke

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Episode 26: Serve & Volley - Focused Strategy Plays at Pepsi, Dr Pepper, and Coke

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Episode 26: Serve & Volley - Focused Strategy Plays at Pepsi, Dr Pepper, and Coke