Food, Beverage & Tobacco

BAT’s share buyback shows confidence in capital efficiency amid shifting consumer trends, offering insights on lifestyle‑driven growth, digital‑physical retail, and sustainability.

Nestlé’s latest market moves show how the consumer‑goods titan balances legal hurdles, sustainability, and omnichannel innovation to stay ahead of shifting consumer demands.

Citigroup upgrades Monster Beverage, boosting its buy rating and price target as analysts spot growing margins, brand strength, and global expansion, driving shares above the S&P 500 while the U.S. market remains cautiously resilient.

Citigroup’s downgrade of Brown‑Forman shows how a valuation shift can prompt a brief stock dip, yet the firm’s strong brand, distribution and earnings stability keep it a solid long‑term consumer staple investment.

Diageo’s sale of East African Breweries to Asahi frees $3‑4 bn to boost core brands, cut debt and focus on high‑margin growth markets amid regulatory uncertainty.

Explore how Coca‑Cola HBC AG’s planned 75% stake in Coca‑Cola Beverages Africa could reshape Africa’s beverage market, boost scale, and strengthen governance.

Brown‑Forman’s shift to a premium Diplomático rum, coupled with omnichannel, supply‑chain upgrades, shows how the brand stays ahead of consumer trends and market volatility.

Explore how Suntory Beverage & Food can win the low‑sugar, functional drink market with omnichannel, sustainable strategies and supply‑chain agility.

Discover how Coca‑Cola Europacific Partners PLC’s dual strategy—continued share buy‑backs and U.S. asset expansion—boosts capital structure and shareholder value while positioning the beverage firm for future growth.

Swiss chocolate prices climb 4.2% in 2025: Lindt & Sprüngli’s premium pricing strategy outpaces inflation, showing how brands thrive amid cocoa cost swings and holiday demand.