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It may be making a killing in the U.S., but Liquid Death turned up DOA across the pond. Questions arose as soon as the chaos-loving canned water said it would exit the U.K. market last week: How did the brand – currently inescapable in the U.S. – flop overseas? Certainly the country that gave us Black Sabbath and Judas Priest can’t be too afraid of some heavy metal packaging. Become an Insider to hear what the industry has to say about the failed expansion.

Coca-Cola’s organic revenue rose double digits in both the fourth quarter and FY2024 as pricing went up 9% in Q4 and operating margin elevated to 23.5%, per its earnings release this morning. Become an Insider to learn how the company has hedged against tariffs and why it is cautiously optimistic about 2025.

As “modern soda” goes into overdrive, are consumers still attracted to the category’s functional benefits? Not so much, said former Bang and Congo Brands sales lead Steve Wilson. Become an Insider for the full story on how Wilson is evolving No Cap! in hopes of standing out.

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Emily Heintz, the founder of dynamic non-alcoholic beverage platform Sèchey, joins us for a deep dive into her vision for the company, including how Gen Z and millennial lifestyles are shaping awareness and trial, and why the founder’s voice is the most essential tool in connecting with customers.

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