Beverages


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    Liquid Death hires ex-White Claw executive as its first chief commercial officer

    With the water brand reportedly considering an IPO in 2024, Stephen Ballard will be responsible for growing sales by bringing the beverage into new retailers and markets.

    By Oct. 3, 2023
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    Inside Curaleaf’s mission to permeate beverage space with cannabis

    With its Zero Proof Squeeze line of beverage enhancers, the cannabis maker told Food Dive it is looking to reach the growing number of young consumers who are less interested in traditional drinks.

    By Oct. 2, 2023
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    Plant-Based Dairy is Maturing, Booming and Full of Opportunities

    As numerous plant-based dairy alternatives continue to enter the market and prices fluctuate, consumer interest is creating a dynamic shift in the consumption of dairy and alternatives.

    By Food Dive staff
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    Nestlé vows to increase sales of healthier foods by 2030

    The world’s largest food company said it wants to boost sales of better-for-you products by as much as $27.3 billion by the end of this decade, a 50% increase from 2022.

    By Sept. 29, 2023
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    Leftovers: Nestlé, Kellogg make waffles and cereal drinkable | Stella Rosa’s ‘swicy’ wine brings the heat

    The CPG giants aim to capture the essence of sweet morning staples with Sensations flavored milk products; plant-based brand Tindle enters breakfast with sausage.

    By Food Dive staff • Sept. 29, 2023
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    Coca-Cola’s Fairlife still sourcing milk from abusive farms, animal rights group claims

    The beverage giant disputed the claim from Animal Recovery Mission, saying the two operations and its owner are not suppliers for the dairy product, which has more than $1 billion in annual sales.

    By Sept. 26, 2023
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    Coca-Cola’s BodyArmor launches hydration powders at retail

    The product, which is aimed at rapid hydration, is part of the beverage giant’s efforts to make the $1 billion brand a bigger player in larger, faster-growing categories.

    By Sept. 26, 2023
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    Diageo taps former Tyson, Clif Bar exec as North American CEO

    Sally Grimes, who led the poultry giant’s $10 billion prepared foods division and led the snacking brand to its nearly $3 billion sale to Mondelēz, joins the Guinness maker as it continues to boost its premium offerings in the U.S.

    By Sept. 22, 2023
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    Consumers back diet colas from Coke, PepsiCo despite aspartame’s possible ties to cancer

    Since May, consumption intent for top brands in the category grew by 2%, outpacing regular sodas, according to a HundredX survey.

    By Sept. 21, 2023
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    Keurig Dr Pepper names ex-Mondelēz exec Tim Cofer as CEO

    He will join the beverage maker as its COO on Nov. 6 before transitioning to the top post in the second quarter of 2024, replacing long-time head Bob Gamgort.

    By Sept. 20, 2023
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    Dairy industry teams with cybersecurity group to beef up defenses

    As cyber crimes become more prevalent, the International Dairy Foods Association joins other food companies in efforts to share information and bolster protections.

    By Nathan Owens • Sept. 19, 2023
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    How Chamberlain Coffee aims for broad appeal while catering to Gen Z

    The viral brand, launched online in 2020 by YouTube star Emma Chamberlain, has expanded into retail while touting attributes popular across generations, such as accessibility and sustainability.

    By Sept. 18, 2023
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    Growing demand for nootropics and “wholesome” energy

    Explore the growing demand for nootropic products, and learn about a newer botanical ingredient called guayusa.

    By Alex Bloom • Sept. 18, 2023
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    Leftovers: Pop-Tarts flips for pancakes | Somos debuts ready-made burrito kits

    The Kellogg-owned brand is fulfilling breakfast cravings with its latest toaster treat flavor, and Kentucky Coffee is entering the RTD cocktail category with three flavors of whiskey-infused Hard Cold Brew.

    By Food Dive staff • Sept. 15, 2023
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    At-home consumption, ready-to-drink momentum driving canned beverage trends

    “The industry really is different than what it was just a few years ago. We’re seeing a difference in how consumers are behaving,” said one leader at Crown Holdings.

    By Maria Rachal • Sept. 14, 2023
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    Bacardi buys Ilegal to capture premium mezcal market

    The liquor giant’s acquisition of the beverage brand comes amid growing interest in premium agave-based spirits.

    By Sept. 14, 2023
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    Canopy Growth’s BioSteel sports drink files for bankruptcy as cannabis firm looks to save cash

    While the beverage has been growing rapidly and remains “an attractive asset,” Canopy’s CEO said it does not align with his business’ asset-light strategy. 

    By Sept. 14, 2023
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    Hain Celestial to restructure business to boost growth, generate millions in savings

    The changes mark the first major shakeup to the organic and natural products maker since CPG veteran Wendy Davidson took the helm as CEO in January.

    By Sept. 14, 2023
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    Molson Coors boosts its investment in Zoa Energy

    The two companies partnered in 2021 following the launch of Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson’s co-founded energy drink brand.

    By Sept. 12, 2023
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    Coca-Cola launches beverage created with the help of artificial intelligence

    Coca-Cola Y3000 is the latest flavor to launch under the company’s Creations platform designed to highlight its signature soda while drawing in younger consumers.

    By Sept. 12, 2023
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    Coca-Cola to sell BodyArmor outside the US for the first time

    The sports drink’s CEO said the launch of the beverage in Canada in 2024 is “just the start of our expansion to new countries and consumers.” 

    By Sept. 7, 2023
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    PepsiCo’s Muscle Milk flexes into plant-based category

    The offering allows the brand, with nearly half a billion in sales annually, to participate in a category that consumers are turning to more frequently throughout their day.

    By Sept. 7, 2023
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    PepsiCo brings hydration juggernaut Gatorade into water

    The electrolyte-infused beverage, which was developed by the CPG giant to help support all-day hydration, will start hitting shelves in 2024.

    By Sept. 7, 2023
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    From a regional soda to a national brand: How Sprecher is taking on Coca-Cola and PepsiCo

    The Wisconsin-based company has spent millions of dollars and taken on debt to add production, staff and warehouse capacity to bring its craft beverages into 49 states.

    By Sept. 6, 2023
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    Nestlé’s Nespresso thriving as innovation stokes demand

    Alfonso Gonzalez Loeschen, the brand’s CEO in North America, discusses the benefits of its DTC model, the effects of inflation and how the platform is responding to young coffee drinkers.

    By Sept. 5, 2023
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    Leftovers: Planters falls for donuts | Crackers sip on chardonnay

    Hormel is debuting Planters Apple Cider Donut Cashews for a limited time, while Idahoan launches new potato shreds in two crave-worthy flavors.

    By Food Dive Staff • Sept. 1, 2023