CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings expects ratings for U.S. beverage companies to remain stable in 2010. This outlook is based on the companies\' continued ability to generate substantial free cash flow, improve cost positions, maintain pricing, and capitalize on international growth opportunities. Additionally, Fitch anticipates no large debt-financed acquisitions aside from PepsiCo, Inc.\'s acquisition of The Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. and PepsiAmericas Inc. \'With commodity prices remaining
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