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ColumnLeftovers: Kraft bakes up Apple Pie Mac and Cheese | Tillamook blends mayo and butter into ‘Butternaise’
The snack giant said its Thanksgiving-inspired launch is “the beginning of more shockingly delicious innovations," while Boston Beer's cannabis cocktail brand gets into gummies.
By Food Dive staff • Nov. 7, 2025 -
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PepsiCo to shutter 2 Frito-Lay facilities in Florida, lay off 500 workers
The closures mark the latest response by the food and beverage giant to a slowdown in snack consumption and a shift toward healthier offerings.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 7, 2025 -
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Mergers and acquisitions
Declining sales and slowing consumption have more companies divesting brands, opening the door for smaller players and private equity firms to expand their portfolios.
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Molson Coors eyes M&A to build out beyond beer portfolio
The Miller Lite owner plans to redeploy savings from its corporate workforce reduction into growing its nonalcoholic presence.
By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 6, 2025 -
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Why Coca-Cola keeps pushing the limits of generative AI despite backlash
An AI-generated holiday ad “scored off the charts” with consumers, according to Islam ElDessouky, global vice president for creative strategy and content.
By Chris Kelly • Nov. 6, 2025 -
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Coca-Cola brings back Mr Pibb with more caffeine
The spicy cherry soda is meant to tap into consumer nostalgia while introducing a new generation to the soft drink.
By Laurel Deppen • Updated Nov. 6, 2025 -
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Bumpy beverage trends punctuated Q3 for can makers
Beer distributors and other companies described price pack architecture opportunities, as well as investments in nonalcoholic markets like energy drinks, on recent earnings calls.
By Maria Rachal • Nov. 4, 2025 -
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Patrón’s billionaire founder wants to restore gin’s cool factor
John Paul DeJoria is planning a national expansion for recently acquired Waterloo Gin, betting on innovations that speak to younger consumers' desire for premium spirits.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 3, 2025 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Icee transformed into better-for-you soda | Sour Punch puckers for pickles
The frozen treat is being released as an electrolyte-infused soft drink in partnership with No Cap, while Boston Beer unveils a 30% ABV beer.
By Food Dive staff • Oct. 31, 2025 -
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PepsiCo overhauls corporate branding to broaden focus beyond Pepsi
The updates, PepsiCo’s first in nearly 25 years, come as only 21% of surveyed consumers can identity a brand under the company that isn’t Pepsi.
By Peter Adams • Oct. 31, 2025 -
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Deep DiveOut of the box: How food and beverage giants are making their packaging shine
Conagra Brands and B&G Foods are among the companies spending more time on packaging, which attracts consumer attention and influences purchasing decisions.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 30, 2025 -
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Keurig Dr Pepper nabs $7B from private equity ahead of JDE Peet’s acquisition
The beverage giant will also look for a new CEO for its coffee business as it looks to alleviate concerns from investors.
By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 27, 2025 -
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Q&AHow Barefoot Wine is stepping up marketing to meet new, evolving drinkers
E. & J. Gallo Winery CMO Stephanie Gallo explains how Barefoot approached its first major redesign in decades and why it’s bullish about its NFL tie-up.
By Chris Kelly • Oct. 27, 2025 -
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ColumnDole breeds pineapple that tastes like piña colada | Mission launches GLP-1 friendly tortillas
The produce giant says its Colada Royale pineapple is a “game-changing” innovation that took 15 years to develop, while Coca-Cola taps into nostalgia with the revival of Diet Coke Lime.
By Food Dive staff • Oct. 24, 2025 -
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Breweries invest in heat pumps to decarbonize, cut costs
New Belgium Brewery, Diageo and other beverage manufacturers are pursuing electrification technologies from AtmosZero and Skyven to reduce emissions and improve downtime risks.
By Hollie Stephens • Oct. 24, 2025 -
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Surfside vodka tea sues Anheuser-Busch over Skimmers can design
The Stateside-owned brand says the alcohol giant is seeking a “freeride” from Surfside's fast rise in popularity.
By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 23, 2025 -
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Sober celebrities pour into nonalcoholic beer
Actor Charlie Sheen and comedian John Mulaney are the latest stars to introduce booze-free offerings as more Americans become sober-curious.
By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 23, 2025 -
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Sazerac invests more than $1B in US spirits production
The Fireball and Buffalo Trace owner plans to build barrel-aging warehouses in Kentucky and improve equipment at its Indiana bottling plant as distilled spirit demand remains strong.
By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 22, 2025 -
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Nestlé leaves climate alliance focused on reducing dairy methane emissions
The Lean Cuisine maker, which cut greenhouse gas emissions by 21% between 2018 and 2024, said it remains committed to improving its environmental footprint.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 21, 2025 -
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Chobani raises $650M to support growth, innovation
The additional capital will support projects including a $1.2 billion plant in New York, the Greek yogurt giant's largest-ever facility investment.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 20, 2025 -
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Molson Coors to cut 400 corporate jobs as it positions itself ‘beyond beer’
The Miller Lite owner is reducing its salaried workforce by 9%, with new CEO Rahul Goyal saying the brewer needs to transform “even faster.”
By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 20, 2025 -
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Winners and losers in c-store alcoholic beverages
Beer remains big, but other subcategories are getting battered by a years-long slump in booze sales, experts say.
By Christine Blank • Oct. 17, 2025 -
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Nestlé cutting 16,000 jobs to accelerate turnaround
CEO Philipp Navratil said the Lean Cuisine maker will be “ruthless” in assessing talent as it looks to slash 6% of its workforce and drive $3.8 billion in savings.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 16, 2025 -
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Heineken cuts 400 jobs as brewer restructures global headquarters
The beer company said certain departments would be redesigned and some employees would move to its Heineken Business Services unit.
By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 16, 2025 -
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Logan Paul’s Prime sues Más+ claiming Lionel Messi did not create the sports drink
The Mark Anthony Group-owned brand’s assertion that the professional athlete is a founder of the brand has hurt Prime’s sales, the lawsuit said.
By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 15, 2025 -
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Liquid Death swipes PepsiCo alum for CFO in growth push
Ricky Khetarpaul, who recently served as the chief financial officer at kombucha brand Health-Ade, joins the fast-growing water brand as it seeks to break into new beverage categories.
By Grace Noto • Oct. 15, 2025
