From The Economic Times · Ratna Bhushan · · 40s
Zero-sugar drinks sales double for PepsiCo and Coca-Cola
PepsiCo and Coca-Cola sales of zero-sugar drinks double in Sept qtr amid sugar price surge.
In brief
PepsiCo and Coca-Cola sales of zero-sugar drinks double in Sept qtr amid sugar price surge. PepsiCo and Coca-Cola saw zero-sugar drink sales double to 88% of volumes in July-September 2026 quarter, helping offset margin pressures from high sugar costs. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
Zero-sugar sales double
PepsiCo's zero-sugar and low-sugar drinks sales doubled to 88% of volumes in July-September 2026 quarter.
Coca-Cola follows with double sales
Coca-Cola's diet and light drinks sales doubled to over 60% of total volume in July-September 2026 quarter.
Margin pressures eased
Higher zero-sugar product mix helped maintain gross margins despite steep sugar price increases.
The short version
PepsiCo and Coca-Cola saw zero-sugar drink sales double to 88% of volumes in July-September 2026 quarter, helping offset margin pressures from high sugar costs.
