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The Sun
03-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Tesco has axed a Clubcard offer on a popular own-brand item and shoppers are angry
SHOPPERS have lost their cool with Tesco after it withdrew a popular Clubcard offer on cold drinks before the heatwave. A range of its own-brand canned soft drinks were on a six for £1.80 deal in May, including Orange Zero, Diet Lemonade, Lemon and Lime Zero, Cream Soda and Ginger Beer. 1 Each can costs 55p, but the offer meant you could get them for 30p each. However, buying six now costs £3.30, almost double the cost of them on the deal. The promotion stopped before temperatures soared, leaving customers hot under the collar. One said this week on X: "Why have you stopped your Clubcard offer on mixed cans of your own-brand soft drinks…. "I have used this offer for months as I find the flavour is very good, especially the ginger beer which I think is as good as any other make." Another added on the Tesco website: "Very disappointed now Tesco stopped selling it in my local store, (I) had to buy online and now charging 55p a can no longer on the multi deal. 'I'm sure Tesco would have made their money on the sales? The product is 5* Tesco 1*" A third said: "I can't believe Tesco is being stingy and stopping the offer." Consumer champion Martyn James said: 'Supermarkets love brand loyalty - especially over their own products. 'But when demand is high, they often neglect to pass on deals to people who need a break. 'So come on Tesco, when the heat goes up, get our prices down!' Tesco was contacted for comment. Retailers have various discounts on soft drinks at the moment to cool customers down. Tesco is alternatively offering five selected mini cans (150ml) for £2.50 Clubcard, including Fanta Orange and Appletiser, although it's not as cheap as the withdrawn deal. Morrisons has a two for £14 promotion on 18-packs on Fanta Orange, and three for £24 on Tango Orange as well as 7UP Zero Sugar Lemon & Lime cans. Iceland also has a five for £2.50 mix & match deal on mini cans including Coca-Cola Original and Dr Pepper. It comes after Tesco added an award-winning Irish liqueur to shelves for just £20. The retailer said in February it had launched a trial offering customers tailored discounts based on their shopping habits too. Last month, shoppers were left feeling "betrayed" from shelves.
Daily Mail
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Aussie shoppers furious over 'sneaky' new detail in Pepsi and Mountain Dew: 'Absolute scandal'
Shoppers are furious after discovering the original recipes of the iconic Pepsi and Mountain Dew soft drinks have been quietly changed. Russell Stuart, known as Russ Eats on social media, went on an expletive rage when he noticed the heath star ratings had switched from 0.5 to 1.5 stars. Upon a closer look at the ingredients list on the label, up to 35 per cent of the sugar has been replaced with sweetener. 'Worst news in f***ing junk food history - this is going to make some people cry. Full sugar Pepsi and Mountain Dew are gone,' Russ said in his video. 'Now the packaging looks the same, that's what's so sneaky. But the health star has went up. Guess what? They've taken out some of the sugar and added sweetener. 'Look at the Mountain Dew, there was sugar, now there's sweetener. Absolute bulls***... Full sugar Pepsi should not be touched.' Russ pointed out that Sprite, Fanta and Lift varieties all have versions with reduced sugar content following tweaks to their original recipes, which he isn't a fan of. 'They did this with Sprite, Fanta and Lift - and they all suck now,' he said. Shoppers are furious after discovering the original recipes of the iconic Pepsi and Mountain Dew soft drinks have been quietly changed. Russell Stuart, known as Russ Eats, went on an expletive rage when he noticed the heath star ratings had switched from 0.5 to 1.5 stars 'Remember when Coke changed the recipe? I wasn't born (at the time), but apparently people nearly punched on.' The food content creator went on to say that if consumers preferred less sugar, they would choose Pepsi Max or Mountain Dew No Sugar options. 'Why a half a*** version? That would only make sense maybe in sports drinks, not fizzy. Even diabetics rely on the full sugar versions to get their sugar levels up when they go low,' Russ said. 'We had a half a*** Pepsi before, it was called Pepsi Next... There was Coke Life, no c*** bought them, they went off the f***ing shelves. 'Now they've done it secretly to the ones we love. This is an absolute scandal.' PepsiCo responds PepsiCo, which owns Pepsi and Mountain Dew, confirmed the ingredients have been altered. There is still sugar in the new formulas of the soft drinks - just less of it. 'We have reduced the sugar content in Pepsi and Mountain Dew in response to consumers who tell us they are looking for products that contain less sugar,' a PepsiCo spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia. 'The new formulas contain low-calorie sweeteners and a lower sugar content. 'We've also undertaken extensive sensory research to ensure we're still delivering the same great taste consumers know and love.' Russ's video has been viewed more than 600,000 times - with many saying they were devastated by the change to their popular beverages. 'Not my Dew…. NOT MY DEW,' one said, crying. 'They ruined Mountain Dew when they made it energised. It was perfect as it was 10 years ago,' another shared. 'I'm fuming about the Mountain Dew! Why are they forcing no sugar on us?' one raged. 'If it tastes different I'll cry. I don't even like the no sugar drinks as it is. They have a weird aftertaste - I'd still have them but they're not preferred especially with soft drinks,' one added. 'How dare they do this to me. I honestly drink Mountain Dew everyday for the past eight years, I have been noticing that they taste different recently,' another shared. Many explained that if they wanted low sugar alternatives, they would choose sugar-free versions. Meanwhile, many expressed their emotions after their favourite soft drinks were either tweaked or taken off the shelves. 'I cried when they removed Diet Coke from Maccas, planes and pubs. It sucks,' one confessed. 'THAT'S why I hate Fanta now... I didn't realise,' another shared, suggesting they had only just discovered that their go-to soft drink now has reduced sugar. While one suggested: 'As long as they don't EVER change Pepsi Max or normal Coke I'll sleep well at night.'
Washington Post
02-07-2025
- Business
- Washington Post
National Beverage: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — National Beverage Corp. (FIZZ) on Wednesday reported earnings of $44.8 million in its fiscal fourth quarter. On a per-share basis, the Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based company said it had net income of 48 cents. The soft drink and seltzer maker posted revenue of $313.6 million in the period.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
National Beverage: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — National Beverage Corp. (FIZZ) on Wednesday reported earnings of $44.8 million in its fiscal fourth quarter. On a per-share basis, the Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based company said it had net income of 48 cents. The soft drink and seltzer maker posted revenue of $313.6 million in the period. For the year, the company reported profit of $186.8 million, or $1.99 per share. Revenue was reported as $1.2 billion. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights ( using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on FIZZ at
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
National Beverage Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results . . . Innovation Accelerates Growth
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 02, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ: FIZZ) today announced positive results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended May 3, 2025. Fourth Quarter * Net sales increased 5.5% to $314 million; Operating income increased 8.6% to $57.5 million; Net income increased to $44.8 million; and Earnings per share increased to $.48. Fiscal Year * Net sales increased to $1.2 billion; Gross margin increased to 37.0% of sales; Operating income increased 7.8% to $235 million; and Earnings per share increased to $2.00. "We are very pleased to report strong fourth-quarter results, with net sales, operating profit and net income reaching record highs and both Power + Brands and carbonated soft drinks posting volume increases. LaCroix's recent innovations, Sunshine, Cherry Lime and Blackberry Cucumber, began shipping in the fourth quarter, providing a growth stimulus in a challenging consumer environment," stated a company spokesperson. "We have initiated various LaCroix Summer marketing campaigns, including a multi-city bus tour featuring the captivating graphics of LaCroix Sunshine. Moreover, we have partnered with men's and women's professional soccer teams and WNBA teams, including the Indiana Fever and, most recently, the Dallas Wings. Our partnership with the Florida Panthers continues to enhance brand awareness with the LaCroix logo prominently displayed on the jerseys of the Stanley Cup winners for the second consecutive year." "We inspire our team members to think creatively in all areas, including marketing, social media, BrandED (our unique in-store tasting experience), MerchMx (teams that build creative, themed displays), targeted social media 'creators', and numerous consumer events. From our appealing flavor names to unique taste and award-winning graphics, no new flavor is released until . . . it's perfect. The love and emotional connection that goes into the birth of every new flavor is the result of the imagination and foresight of who we are." "The current confluence of events is unprecedented in recent times. The last few years have clearly demonstrated the resilience of the U.S. consumer as well as Team National's deliberate, long-term operational focus. We begin our new fiscal year with optimism and confidence that our innovative brands are well-positioned to deliver a 'healthy' future to our consumers and shareholders," concluded the spokesperson. "Patriotism" – If Only We Could Bottle It! National Beverage Corp. Consolidated Results for the Periods Ended May 3, 2025 and April 27, 2024 (in thousands, except per share amounts) Fourth Quarter Ended * Fiscal Year Ended * May 3, 2025 April 27, 2024 May 3, 2025 April 27, 2024 Net Sales $ 313,629 $ 297,315 $ 1,201,354 $ 1,191,694 Net Income $ 44,761 $ 43,721 $ 186,821 $ 176,732 Earnings Per Common Share Basic $ .48 $ .47 $ 2.00 $ 1.89 Diluted $ .48 $ .47 $ 1.99 $ 1.89 Average Common Shares Outstanding Basic 93,620 93,550 93,607 93,429 Diluted 93,684 93,666 93,685 93,630 *The Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Ended May 3, 2025 consisted of 14 and 53 weeks, respectively. This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors described in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings which may cause actual results or achievements to differ from the results or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. The Company disclaims an obligation to update or announce revisions to any forward-looking statements. View source version on Contacts Office of the Chairman, Grace Sign in to access your portfolio
