
The Breeze With Beverage Digest
Beverage Digest Editor & Publisher Duane Stanford talks shop: news of the day, interesting competitive trends, new products and categories. He brings you into the kinds of conversations that we have here every day at Beverage Digest. To dissect what’s happening, connect dots, and ask the most important question: “What does this mean?”
Podcasting since 2023 • 22 episodes
The Breeze With Beverage Digest
Latest Episodes
Episode 22: Monster, Celsius, C4 and the Energy Drink Pioneer Who Fears No Challengers
Beverage Digest Editor & Publisher Duane Stanford and industry expert & regular podcast contributor John Sicher discuss Rodney Sacks’ announced retirement as CEO of Monster Beverage. When Rodney Sacks and Hilton Schlosberg spotted the e...
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Episode 22
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Episode 21: Unpacking Dr Pepper's Journey from Regional Obsession to National Star
Today, Beverage Digest Editor & Publisher Duane Stanford and industry expert & regular podcast contributor John Sicher discuss the remarkable journey of Dr Pepper – a brand that has thrived in today's demanding carbonated soft drink lan...
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Episode 21
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Episode 20: Five Story Lines for a Make or Break 2025
To kick off the new year, Duane and John talk beverage industry trends and expectations for 2025 - including pricing power, the energy category, and the US beverage bottling landscape. Duane Stanford is the Editor & Publisher o...
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Episode 20
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46:00

Episode 19: KDP’s Ghost Gambit, Bang Founder’s Ai Reboot, and the Big Energy Squeeze
Beverage Digest Editor & Publisher Duane Stanford and industry expert & regular podcast contributor John Sicher discuss a wild October in the energy drinks sector.Bang founder and former CEO Jack Owoc announced he is getting bac...
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Episode 19
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33:12

Episode 18: Who is Positioned to Win? An Industry Report Card
Beverage Digest Editor & Publisher Duane Stanford and industry expert & regular podcast contributor John Sicher dive into the most recent beverage category performance data to see what it tells them about brands, consumers, and the reta...
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