date:Oct 26, 2012
ting profitability and cash flow, resulting in returns for our shareholders.
For the quarter, bottler case sales (BCS) volume declined 3% with carbonated soft drinks (CSDs) declining 2% and non-carbonated beverages (NCBs) declining 5%.
In CSDs, Dr Pepper volume decreased 1% driven primarily by declines in the base business, partially offset by growth of Dr Pepper TEN and continued fountain availabilities.
Sunkist soda and 7UP both experienced a high-single digit decline, while AW experienced