Noncarbonated

For carbonated drinks, Pepsi has about 31% market share in China, but the company has a low penetration in noncarbonated drinks, where Tingyi is strong, according to analysts. ❋ Alison Tudor (2011)

Mott's is taking on more importance in the portfolio as it participates in the faster-growing noncarbonated beverage segment and offers healthier choices than sugary sodas. ❋ Paul Ziobro (2011)

"Investors have to take this as a positive sign that management is paying attention to building out its noncarbonated drinks portfolio." ❋ Paul Ziobro (2011)

Devoting more marketing to Hawaiian Punch could help Dr Pepper build its presence in noncarbonated drinks, an area of the beverage industry that is growing as soda sales remain in decline. ❋ Paul Ziobro (2011)

A PepsiCo Inc. spokeswoman said the smaller Pepsi bottle size "brings our carbonated soft-drink brands in China in line with the majority of China's noncarbonated beverages." ❋ Alex Frangos (2011)

Overall volume was up 1%, including 2% for its carbonated beverages while noncarbonated drinks volume was flat. ❋ Tess Stynes (2011)

Coca-Cola Enterprises, the bottler in parts of Western Europe, could see stronger sales of noncarbonated drinks in Europe. ❋ Dimitra DeFotis (2011)

Overall volume rose 1% as soda and noncarbonated drink volume increased 2%. ❋ Tess Stynes (2010)

Muhtar Kent , Coca-Cola's chief executive, frequently refers to flagship Coke products as "the oxygen" of the company, even as it builds up its noncarbonated brands to compete with PepsiCo. ❋ Mike Esterl (2011)

PepsiCo Inc. recently acquired its bottlers, and the two beverage companies say the acquisitions will make them more nimble in North America, where noncarbonated drinks have become a more important part of the beverage industry. ❋ Tess Stynes (2010)

Mr. Kelley has led Coke's North America still-beverages unit — which includes noncarbonated beverages like bottled water and juices — since 2007 and has been responsible for Coke's supply chain, which includes 23 company-owned plants. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The bottler deals have come as North American beverage sales fell sharply in the recession and as many consumers have begun to reach out for new niche noncarbonated drinks. ❋ Anjali Cordeiro (2010)

Mr. Kelley has led Coca-Cola's North America still-beverages unit -- which includes noncarbonated beverages like bottled water and juices -- since 2007 and has been responsible for Coke's supply chain, which includes 23 company-owned plants. ❋ Tess Stynes (2010)