Soft Beverages

Coffee strength and cost discipline offset weakness in sweet baked snacks.

Energy drinks drive growth as profits and margins improve in Q4.

Lower brown goods sales and operational challenges weigh on annual performance.

KEBS says sulphur-based sweeteners in soft drinks meet global safety thresholds and are properly regulated.

Impairment on Bodyarmor weighs on Coca-Cola’s Q4 profits, even as full-year operating income and margins improve.