Consumer SpendingConsumer affordability is undoubtedly impacting purchasing patterns in context of limited customer promotional spending activity in Beverages, which relative to Food, is directionally more discretionary and thus more susceptible to spending shifts.
Stock Price DeclineThe company’s stock price has declined ~12% largely due to more muted volume expectations and concerns regarding a possible greenfield plant in the Pacific Northwest.
Volume TargetVolume target of 2-3% is a reduction from prior 4-6%, due to subdued demand in North America.