Rafael Acevedo, Group Director for Diet Coke North America, explains the company's thinking behind its largest overhaul since the drink was introduced in 1982. Diet Coke is rolling out four new flavors for 2018.
Acevedo explains the company spoke to over 10,000 people, or "style seekers" as he calls them, who are seeking adventure and bold, new flavors in their lives. Acevedo says all packaging graphics are changing, and so far they're testing significantly better than the older ones.
Acevedo assures customers Diet Coke's original formula will not be changing. The no calorie beverage will be getting four new flavors: Feisty Cherry, Ginger Lime, Twisted Mango, and Zesty Blood Orange.
PlantSwitch CEO Dillon Baxter reveals how agricultural byproducts like rice hulls and wheat straw could help replace plastics with plant-based alternatives.
Nugget ice is booming across America. Middleby CEO Tim FitzGerald explains the craze, restaurant demand and why the trend could become a major growth engine.
Wearable robotics are moving beyond sci-fi. Dephy CEO Luke Mooney explains how its smart ankle exoskeleton is changing mobility, recovery and everyday movement.
Voice AI is moving into cars, restaurants and customer service. SoundHound CEO Keyvan Mohajer explains the company’s growth and the future of voice-powered AI.
Americans are still spending, but rising anxiety over jobs, AI, housing and tariffs tells a different story. Kearney Consumer Institute’s Katie Thomas explains.
