2009 Consumer Goods Registry: Beverage

PepsiCo Inc.

In anticipation of the previously-announced mergers withThe Pepsi Bottling Group and PepsiAmericas, PepsiCo Inc. unveiled plans to form a new entity called PepsiCo Bottling North America, comprising the bottling businesses. "This structure will provide two very important benefits," said PepsiCo Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi in a statement about the mergers. "It will allow us to continue the critically important work we began last year to refresh our core soft drink brands. At the same time, it will enable us to maintain the operating focus we need to capture the strategic opportunity created by our bottler mergers, particularly in North America."

 Anheuser-Busch InBev

At No. 3 on our list, the newly formed Anheuser-Busch InBev is a force to be reckoned with in the beverage category. The $52 billion acquisition of Anheuser-Busch by InBev in 2008 created a powerhouse portfolio of nearly 300 brands that includes Budweiser, Stella Artois and Beck's. And with four of the top 10 selling beers in the world, Anheuser-Busch InBev holds the No. 1 or No. 2 position in more than 20 key markets. In the second quarter of 2009, Anheuser-Busch InBev CEO Carlos Brito reported that the integration of Anheuser-Busch continues to run in line with or ahead of plan despite challenges.

Dr Pepper Snapple Group

This year, the Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPSG) makes its debut on the Top 100 Consumer Goods Registry after its spin off from Cadbury Schweppes plc in 2008. Its diverse portfolio now includes Dr Pepper, Snapple, 7UP, Mott's and other consumer favorites. "In our first year as a public company, and in what is arguably one of the toughest economic environments on record, we are proud of what we have accomplished so far," said DPSG President and CEO Larry Young in a statement. These accomplishments include a five-year IT contract with HCL Technologies Ltd. and the implementation of JDA Planogram Generator from JDA Software Group Inc.