John Sicher Drinks Quotations

I think people have a growing interest in beverages which are lighter and have actual or perceived functional benefit. I think we've seen a decline in regular soft drinks for some time.

The antitrust laws would make it hard for Coke and Pepsi to buy more carbonated soft drinks brands.

Traditional carbonated soft drinks have got a tough road ahead. The migration to water and sports drinks and other noncarbonated drinks seems to be permanent.

But soft drinks sales overall are holding up well. If you're looking at the first-quarter U.S. volume growth this year for both Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, it's important to consider that other factors were at play including bad weather and anti-U.S. sentiment around the world.

But soft drinks sales overall are holding up well, ... If you're looking at the first-quarter U.S. volume growth this year for both Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, it's important to consider that other factors were at play including bad weather and anti-U.S. sentiment around the world.

Turner is simply one of the best in the U.S. beverage business. Growing carbonated soft drinks today is a challenge, and Turner is very well equipped to do that with Big Red.

Energy drinks are enjoying phenomenal growth and Hansen has done a terrific job with its brands.