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 Christopher Doering • Oct. 3, 2023

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 Chris Casey • 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

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 Christopher Doering • Sept. 29, 2023

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

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 Christopher Doering • Sept. 26, 2023

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 Christopher Doering • Sept. 26, 2023

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 Chris Casey • Sept. 22, 2023

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 Christopher Doering • Sept. 21, 2023

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 Christopher Doering • Sept. 20, 2023

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

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 Chris Casey • Sept. 18, 2023

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

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

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

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 Chris Casey • Sept. 14, 2023

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 Christopher Doering • Sept. 14, 2023

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 Christopher Doering • Sept. 14, 2023

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 Chris Casey • Sept. 12, 2023

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 Christopher Doering • Sept. 12, 2023

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 Christopher Doering • Sept. 7, 2023

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 Christopher Doering • Sept. 7, 2023

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 Christopher Doering • Sept. 7, 2023

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 Christopher Doering • Sept. 6, 2023

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 Christopher Doering • Sept. 5, 2023

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