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Episode 30: Making Sense of State SNAP Soda Bans. How Should Coke, Pepsi, and Dr Pepper Respond?
Episode 30
Tuesday, 27 January, 2026
In today's Episode, Duane Stanford (Beverage Digest Editor & Publisher) and John Sicher (Industry Expert, Consultant) take a data-driven look at how new SNAP restrictions on soda and energy drinks will alter consumer behavior, retailer dynamics, and beverage brand strategy in the coming year. They weigh the policy’s equity questions, the sweetener debate, and the near-term playbook for affordability and channel shifts.• States adopting waivers and their SNAP participation rates• Inclusion of zero sugar and artificial sweeteners in bans• Price inflation impact and equity concerns for low-income households• RBC and Numerator data on cutbacks, switching, and store choice• Channel exposure across grocery, mass, dollar, club, and convenience• The Possible rise of private label and value packs• Affordability tactics: smaller packages and sharper price points• Policy test requirements and uncertain long-term outcomesText us thoughts, questions, or topic suggestions.
