<h1>Beverage company beats earnings expectations with 58% profit surge despite 1% volume decline</h1> The beverage company reported better-than-expected second quarter earnings despite declining sales volumes. Global case volumes fell 1 percent, with similar declines in North America, though 6 percent price increases offset weaker demand. Zero-sugar variants showed strong 14 percent volume growth while traditional products declined. Latin America experienced the steepest volume drops. Juice, dairy and plant-based beverages fell 4 percent globally, while sports drinks declined 3 percent. Revenue rose 1 percent to $12.5 billion, meeting analyst expectations. Net income surged 58 percent to $3.8 billion, with adjusted earnings of 87 cents per share exceeding the 83-cent forecast. The company revised full-year adjusted earnings growth expectations to 8 percent, up from the previously lowered 7-9 percent range. Recent speculation about ingredient changes in flagship products remains unconfirmed by the company.