Beverages
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Courtesy of White Claw
White Claw enters premium vodka as sales for hard seltzer languish
The beverage manufacturer's venture into spirits comes amid an industrywide wave of new, innovative alcoholic beverages.
By Christopher Doering • March 22, 2023 -
Courtesy of Future Farm
Why Future Farm is getting into plant-based milk and honey
The Brazilian company known for its meat analogs is expanding its platform, making plans to provide varieties of many food items found on the farm.
By Megan Poinski • March 20, 2023 -
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PepsiCo asks suppliers to avoid buying palm oil from major producer in Indonesia
The food and beverage giant cut ties with Astra Agro Lestari, which has faced allegations of land grabbing and human rights abuses.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 20, 2023 -
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ColumnLeftovers: March Madness-inspired ice and fire — Coors popsicles and Hormel basketball court-smoked bacon
The brewer’s frozen treats will be sold online and in select bars as the Big Dance heats up, and B&G provides a way to add the taste of Girl Scout Thin Mints to everything.
By Food Dive staff • March 17, 2023 -
Courtesy of Constellation Brands
Jury sides with Constellation over AB InBev in Corona and Modelo hard seltzer dispute
A jury agreed Constellation’s license to distribute the beers allowed it to enter into other alcoholic beverage categories such as Corona Hard Seltzer and Modelo Ranch Water, Reuters reports.
By Christopher Doering • March 16, 2023 -
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Inside Nestlé‘s long road to improve the sustainability of its packaging footprint
From Nespresso pods made of paper to Stouffer’s trays made with 30% recycled plastic, the CPG giant is finding novel ways to improve some of the millions of pounds of packaging material it uses annually.
By Christopher Doering • March 13, 2023 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Van Leeuwen scoops into Hidden Valley Ranch ice cream; Snoop Dogg brews a premium coffee brand
The premium dessert maker taps the condiments aisle for its latest savory combination, and Kellogg brings two of its most popular brands together with Apple Jacks Pop-Tarts.
By Food Dive staff • March 10, 2023 -
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Bang Energy’s parent company ousts controversial founder and names interim CEO
Founder Jack Owoc will no longer run the business, while John DiDonato, currently the chief transformation officer, takes over on a temporary basis.
By Christopher Doering • March 10, 2023 -
Courtesy of Aloha
Why Aloha sees big sustainability potential with its new protein bar
The brand’s Kona bar is made with Ponova oil, an emulsifier that comes from the beans of the Hawaiian pongamia tree, which helps to repair soil impacted by deforestation.
By Chris Casey • March 9, 2023 -
Courtesy of Nestlé
Nestlé brings Natural Bliss creamer brand into plant-based milks
The product, which contains oats and fava beans, is designed for consumption on its own or in smoothies and cereal.
By Christopher Doering • March 9, 2023 -
Courtesy of Anheuser-Busch InBev
Bud Light Seltzer clears up misconception about its formula
With 54% of consumers believing there is beer in hard seltzer, brewer AB InBev has developed a campaign aimed at dispelling those rumors.
By Sara Karlovitch • March 9, 2023 -
Courtesy of Sunny D
SunnyD expands into RTD cocktails with vodka seltzer
The alcohol drink, which taps into the orange juice beverage’s existing popularity as a mixer, will be sold at select Walmart stores starting March 11.
By Christopher Doering • March 8, 2023 -
Courtesy of Dunkin'
ColumnLeftovers: Dunkin’ coffee dips into its bakery treats; Ben & Jerry’s cheers for churros
The brand’s newest RTD beverages add flavors from favorite items at its restaurants, and Kettle Brand chips get into the air fryer trend.
By Food Dive staff • March 3, 2023 -
Courtesy of Good Culture
Good Culture partners with Dairy Farmers of America on probiotic milk
The upstart is expanding beyond its roots in cottage cheese as it aims to tap into growing consumer demand for better-for-you offerings.
By Chris Casey • March 3, 2023 -
Permission granted by The Giant Company
FDA says plant-based milk labels should indicate nutritional differences
Dairy groups showed support of the long-awaited draft guidance, while those representing alternative proteins argue that the recommendations are unfair.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 23, 2023 -
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Nestlé’s Blue Bottle brews up interest in premium coffee through ultra-rare launch
The offering is part of the brand’s Exceedingly Rare program from single origin coffees that are often available in small quantities. The current batch came from about 290 pounds of beans.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 22, 2023 -
Courtesy of Soylent
Soylent acquired by Starco Brands
The price paid for the plant-based nutritional beverage and snack brand was not disclosed by either company.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 22, 2023 -
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Nestlé sells fewer products after raising prices
The world's largest food company said it's planning further price increases as it hasn't been able to offset the impact of inflation.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 21, 2023 -
Courtesy of Kellogg
ColumnLeftovers: Morningstar Farms fries up Chik’n with Pringles; Reese’s aims to tame animal crackers
Kellogg is harnessing the power of its classic snack for its new plant-based meat offering, and frozen Italian meals brand Michael Angelo’s enters a new category with a line of pasta sauces.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 17, 2023 -
Courtesy of Boston Beer
Boston Beer refreshes Truly as hard seltzer enters ‘post-hype era’
As the peak season approaches for the alcohol offering, the company is rolling out new packaging and clearer messaging to help its brand stand out.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 16, 2023 -
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Kraft Heinz to launch IHOP coffee in April
The offering, part of a multi-year agreement with the restaurant chain, will allow the CPG to tap into its current expertise in the beverage category with its Maxwell House brand.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 16, 2023 -
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Coca-Cola struggles to integrate $5.6B purchase of BodyArmor
The purchase of the sports drink, the largest in the company’s history, led to more “disruption in the short-term” than expected, CEO James Quincey said, but he remains optimistic about the brand’s future.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 15, 2023 -
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Food inflation to remain volatile despite recent improvements, trade group says
While prices in January increased 11.3% compared to the same month a year earlier, the annual rate was the lowest since April, according to the government — a sign the surge in grocery costs could be moderating.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 14, 2023 -
Courtesy of Guinness
No- and low-alcohol category tops $11B in 2022 with growth accelerating, IWSR says
The data firm said the segment is forecast to post a CAGR topping 7% through 2026, compared to greater than 5% from 2018 to 2022.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 14, 2023 -
Courtesy of Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola debuts ‘transformation-flavored’ soda in its latest limited-time offering
Move, part of its Creations platform, doesn’t promote a flavor, such as cherry or vanilla, but rather a mood.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 13, 2023
