2022 Annual Review

We’re working together to empower the communities and consumers we serve, to grow our economy, advance a more sustainable planet, deliver a wide range of refreshing choices and build a strong industry for the future.

A Message from ABA Leadership

Empowering Americans by providing more choices with less sugar and clear information so they can make the choices that are right for them. Empowering a cleaner, more sustainable planet by reducing our use of new plastic and getting every bottle back. Empowering our communities by being here for our neighbors, supporting local organizations and helping out when emergencies strike. Empowering our nation’s economy by providing good-paying, family-supporting jobs in communities from coast to coast. Empowering our industry to thrive by allowing our iconic companies to compete fairly in the marketplace. Empowering simple moments of pleasure with a refreshing beverage.

This is what America’s beverage companies are all about. It is who we are as an industry. It allows us to foster healthy, sustainable and stronger communities. And it is what we will continue to build on – because America’s beverage industry is driven by transformative innovation and committed to working together, and in partnership with others, to empower the customers, consumers and communities we serve.

That is why we worked diligently last year to advance circularity, provide more zero-sugar beverage options and protect consumer choice. And we held strong against policies that would hurt small businesses and working families, as well as those that would fail to achieve strong environmental outcomes. We are extremely proud of what we accomplished by working together in 2022, and we know that we will continue to build on these efforts into the future to further empower Americans.

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Matthew Dent

Chair, Board of Directors
President and Chief Executive Officer, Buffalo Rock Company

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Katherine Lugar

President and Chief Executive Officer American Beverage Association

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Engaging with Lawmakers Inside the Beltway

In June, more than 150 beverage industry members convened in Washington, D.C., for our Annual Fly-In. Connecting with members of Congress in-person again proved an excellent opportunity to share our story of leading with bold solutions on some of our nation’s most pressing challenges.

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Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., (left) and his staff hear from members of New Hampshire’s beverage industry about their impact in the Granite State.

ABA Board Chair Matthew Dent briefs Fly-In attendees on the many innovative efforts the beverage industry is engaged in.

Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson, R-Pa., addresses Fly-In attendees at the Capitol Hill Club to share the priorities of the House Agriculture Committee.

Members of Iowa’s beverage industry sit down with Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, (right) to share how they are helping to build the local economy.

Punchbowl News Founders Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer predict 2022 election results with Fly-In dinner attendees.

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ABA Vice President and Head of Federal Affairs Barbara Hiden briefs Fly-In attendees on what to expect on Capitol Hill in a post-pandemic environment.

ABA Board Chair Matthew Dent (left) joins Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Ala. (right), to share how the industry is taking intentional actions to support Alabamans in reducing sugar.

Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark. (center), poses for a photo with (left to right) PepsiCo’s Dan Christenson, ABA’s Katherine Lugar, Keurig Dr Pepper’s Jennifer Amundsen and The Coca-Cola Company’s Jim McGreevy after a discussion on industry’s sustainability efforts in the state.

Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages’ Joseph McCoin (left) and Ish Arebalos (right) meet with Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas (center), to share the beverage industry’s economic impact in Texas.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh welcomes Fly-In breakfast attendees and shares 2022 priorities for the department.

National Government Affairs Conference

A record turnout of over 200 beverage industry employees and partners joined together in California to strategize on ways to improve our collective efforts, including on environmental sustainability and health and wellness.

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(Left to right) Coca-Cola Consolidated’s Jennifer Richmond, West Virginia Beverage Association’s Will Swann, PepsiCo’s Darren Clark and ABA’s Bill McManus celebrate Swann’s recognition as a Beverage Industry Champion.

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ABA’s Kevin Keane (left) closed the conference discussing what’s ahead in 2023 with The Coca-Cola Company’s Lauren Sayeski (left), PepsiCo’s Brigitte Gwyn (right) and Keurig Dr Pepper’s Peter DePasquale (on screen).

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Niagara Bottling’s Derrick Thomas engages with conference panelists.

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The Coca-Cola Company’s Art Yoon (left) and PepsiCo’s Lupe DeLaCruz (right) share insights on California politics and trends.

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Gauge’s Chantrese Williams discusses the national conversation around health equity.

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Food Research & Action Center’s Ellen Vollinger speaks to the hunger community’s perspective on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

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Arnold & Porter’s Will Wagner joins conference attendees for a breakout session on packaging components.

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(Left to right) Michael Torrey Associates’ Barbara Patterson, ABA’s Franklin Davis, BGR Group’s Andy Lewin and Invariant’s Mary Beth Stanton facilitate discussion on federal issues impacting the beverage industry.

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Georgia Beverage Association’s Kevin Perry reads up on the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America during a beverage break.

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Beverage industry employees, allies and consultants salute Colorado Beverage Association’s Mary Marchun (third from left) for her recognition as a Beverage Industry Champion.

Eco-Cycle’s Kate Bailey (left) discusses collection policy efforts with Breezeway Consulting’s Bree Dietly (right).

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ABA’s Katherine Lugar chats with ABA Board Vice Chair, Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling’s Bill O’Brien, about the bold initiatives underway within our industry.

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Beverage Association of Tennessee’s Greg Adkins introduces himself at the start of the conference.

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Not Pictured: Barbara Ferreira, Tracey Halliday, Kate Loatman, Bill McManus, Stacey Pine, Rick Rivas and David Thorp

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