Beverages: Page 3
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Diageo steers Captain Morgan further into RTD with cocktail launch
The spiced rum brand is launching its first malt-based beverage item as it seeks a greater presence in the growing canned spirits space.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 22, 2024 -
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Molson Coors brewery workers strike in Texas
The local Teamsters chapter in Fort Worth is demanding pay raises to account for inflation, as another potential picket line looms over AB InBev.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 21, 2024 -
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TrendlineHow the beverage category is shifting
The alcohol and beverage segment is shifting significantly, and beverage giants are working to shift their portfolios to remain ahead of the curve.
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Coca-Cola tunes into K-pop for latest limited-time launch
The fruit-flavored drink is the 10th under Coke’s Creations platform for younger consumers.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 20, 2024 -
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Why weight loss drugs could be bad news for the beverage industry
While many major food companies are preparing for the Ozempic effect on their bottom line, some data indicates drinks, especially coffee, may be most impacted.
By Lauren Elkies Schram • Feb. 16, 2024 -
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Liquid Death expands into electrolyte drink mixes
The launch allows the fast-growing canned water and tea maker to enter a new category and further build out its healthy beverage platform.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 15, 2024 -
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Molson Coors bullish on beer as AB InBev cedes market share
Core brands in the category like Coors Light have seen growth over the last nine months, a trend the company’s CEO does not see going away.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 14, 2024 -
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Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre bring hit ‘Gin & Juice’ to the beverage space
Thirty years after the two unleashed the namesake song to the public, the rappers have partnered on a RTD cocktail offering.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 13, 2024 -
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Deep DiveInside Keurig’s evolution from single-serve novelty to coffee powerhouse
The platform is aiming to more than double its nearly 40 million household user base by adding features and increasing the system’s versatility.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 12, 2024 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Mrs. Butterworth’s, Dunkin’ debut donut-flavored syrup | Absolut pours pre-mixed cocktails
Conagra said its product mirrors the taste of the glazed pastry, and General Mills introduces an Old El Paso and Cinnamon Toast Crunch sweet taco shell.
By Food Dive staff • Feb. 9, 2024 -
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Mary Jones launches hemp delta 9-derived craft soda
The Jones Soda brand was able to introduce THC-infused beverages in most states through a novel application of a federal loophole, which the company said helps centralize its manufacturing.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 9, 2024 -
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Coke adds first new permanent flavor in several years with Spiced
The beverage giant is also introducing a limited-time beverage under its Creations platform called Happy Tears Zero Sugar, which contains salty minerals.
By Christopher Doering , Peter Adams • Feb. 7, 2024 -
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Seth Rogen’s lifestyle brand partners with frozen coffee maker
The collaboration is the first product in the food and beverage space from the actor’s brand which targets cannabis consumers.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 6, 2024 -
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Behind White Claw’s big nonalcoholic seltzer bet
The hard seltzer pioneer is targeting drinking-aged consumers who are looking to imbibe less or stop altogether, a top executive said.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 6, 2024 -
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Kraft Heinz debuts first major Crystal Light innovations in more than 10 years
The CPG giant is launching Mixology, Immunity and Energy offerings while redesigning the drink mix’s logo and packaging to help it stand out on shelves.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 6, 2024 -
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Health-Ade splashes into prebiotic soda with SunSip launch
The kombucha maker is aiming to become a bigger player in the beverage space with a better-for-you soda that avoids artificial sweeteners.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 5, 2024 -
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Keurig Dr Pepper expands partnership with Lavazza
The beverage giant will sell and distribute Lavazza’s K-Cups more widely while introducing the Italian company's Kicking Horse brand to the popular pod format.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 2, 2024 -
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Elmhurst 1925 unveils plant-based sour cream alternative
The dairy-free beverage brand is making its move into more categories with its new squeezable pouch.
By Elizabeth Flood • Feb. 1, 2024 -
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Nestlé to lay off 216 workers at Ohio factory
The food and beverage giant said the reduction in staff at its Solon location will help optimize its manufacturing network and allow it to better serve its consumers.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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OpinionBridging the divide between the wants of food companies and the needs of farmers
Driven by the urgency to be more environmentally responsible, businesses sometimes fail to fully grasp the multifaceted challenges faced by their suppliers. Here’s how to get everyone on the same page.
By Ofir Ardon • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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Ocean Spray reveals first major brand overhaul in 20-plus years
The 95-year-old cranberry co-op teamed with creative studio Stone Strategy & Design to highlight a "wildly uncommon" approach to culture and creativity.
By Chris Kelly • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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Robert Downey Jr and CPG exec enter $28B coffee category with Happy
The growing popularity of the beverage has brought smaller players into the space and prompted large manufacturers to bulk up their presence through acquisitions.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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Deep DiveBooze or bust: How 2024 will reshape alcohol
As tastes evolve and people imbibe less, producers are revamping their portfolios with strategic investments in new categories and nonalcoholic offerings.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 25, 2024 -
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Monster Energy furthers alcohol push with hard tea
The product is the company’s second launch in the hard beverage space, following the successful debut of carbonated drink The Beast Unleashed in 2023.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 24, 2024 -
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How Athletic Brewing plans to prevail past Dry January
The nonalcoholic beer category leader is focused on educating moderation-minded drinkers about the nutritional benefits of the products, its CEO told Food Dive.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 23, 2024 -
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Celsius broadens international reach with distribution deals in Canada, UK
The energy drink maker also has identified Germany, Japan and Australia as “big opportunities” for new markets as it increases its reach outside the U.S.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 22, 2024
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