Beverages

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    George Clooney-backed nonalcoholic beer nabs $15M investment

    Investors hope Clooney and his Casamigos cofounders can replicate some of the tequila brand’s success with latest launch Crazy Mountain.

    By • May 5, 2026
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    Hemp THC ban remains intact after House abandons rescue plan

    Lawmakers declined to delay or overturn restrictions on the buzzy category, which has grown into a significant competitor of the alcohol sector.

    By • May 4, 2026
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    Inside the functional beverage frenzy

    Major companies like PepsiCo and Monster are adding ingredients to boost emotional or physical wellness as consumers demand more out of their drinks.

    By Food Dive staff
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    Molson Coors brings back Keystone Ice after 5 years

    The beer maker is reintroducing the brand as it looks to improve its value offerings.

    By • May 4, 2026
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    Leftovers: Tostitos enters the refrigerated aisle | Modelo launches first high ABV beer

    The PepsiCo brand is launching its first guacamole dip, while Jolly Rancher transforms into iced tea.

    By Food Dive staff • May 1, 2026
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    LA Libations launches new beverage using resealable aluminum can

    The incubator is using technology from Re:Lid USA, which hopes to establish a U.S. manufacturing presence for the innovation.

    By Katie Pyzyk • May 1, 2026
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    Coors Light launches first nonalcoholic beer

    The launch continues to build out Molson Coors’ nonalcoholic portfolio as alcohol consumption remains soft.

    By • April 30, 2026
  • A glass of Jack Daniel's with ice is next to a bottle of it.
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    Jack Daniel’s owner ends merger talks with Pernod Ricard

    A combination, which would have created a global spirits giant, broke down after Brown-Forman said it couldn’t come to agreeable terms with the Absolut maker.

    By • April 29, 2026
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    Sazerac nabs minority stake in Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila

    The investment continues a run of dealmaking for the spirits giant as it looks to appeal to the next generation of drinkers.

    By • April 28, 2026
  • Two cans of Pure Leaf Mental Focus sit on a marble counter top.
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    Pure Leaf puts mental clarity in focus with new functional tea

    The brand, jointly owned by PepsiCo and Unilever, is releasing its first sparkling drink designed for balanced energy instead of extreme performance.

    By • April 28, 2026
  • A few of Lay's special chips for the World Cup.
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    Leftovers: Lay’s flavors go global for World Cup | Taco teas look to cure homesickness

    The PepsiCo potato chip brand is releasing dozens of flavors tied to countries competing in the soccer event, while Captain Morgan expands its RTD line with piña coladas.

    By Food Dive staff • April 24, 2026
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    Laird Superfood buys better-for-you food maker Terrasoul for $48M

    The acquisition, funded with the help of a private equity firm, is "a significant step forward” in building a superfoods and functional nutrition giant, Laird’s CEO said.

    By • April 24, 2026
  • Bags of Blue Bottle coffee are on a store shelf
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    Nestlé sells Blue Bottle Coffee to Centurium Capital

    The deal includes the brand's cafes and the majority of its CPG business, a spokesperson confirmed.

    By • April 23, 2026
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    Anheuser-Busch doubles US manufacturing investment to $600M

    The company’s Brewing Futures initiative includes improvements and workforce commitments at facilities across the country.

    By • April 22, 2026
  • Three Capri Sun Hydrate juice pouches are seen outside with a baseball bat and mit.
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    Capri Sun debuts juice pouch with added electrolytes

    The product, which introduces the brand to the functional beverage space, is marketed as one of the first hydration drinks designed for kids.

    By • April 22, 2026
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    Quest protein bar owner cuts 15% of workforce in restructuring

    Simply Good Foods, which also makes Atkins weight-loss shakes, has struggled amid a surge in competition and rising GLP-1 use.

    By • April 21, 2026
  • A table is set with multiple beverages and bottles of Nowadays.
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    Senate bill floats workaround for hemp THC beverage ban

    The bipartisan measure would allow states to “opt out” of a federal ban and handle regulation themselves.

    By • April 21, 2026
  • Boxes of Pepsi soda at a Washington, D.C., grocery store.
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    PepsiCo says price cuts are paying off

    CEO Ramon Laguarta noted layoffs and productivity improvements have allowed the company to reduce costs and invest in affordability.

    By • April 20, 2026
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    Leftovers: Kraft Mac & Cheese gets restaurant-inspired upgrade | PBR pickle beer is here

    Restaurant Edition is a premium version of the classic macaroni and cheese, while Ferrero brings Baby Ruth and Butterfinger to ice cream.

    By Food Dive staff • April 17, 2026
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    Gatorade to remove artificial colors from top flavors in brand refresh

    The PepsiCo beverage is repositioning itself beyond sports by focusing on everyday hydration.

    By • April 16, 2026
  • A six pack of Samuel Adams beer bottles is seen on a store shelf.
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    Boston Beer faces $175.5M fine in packaging dispute

    A jury ruled in favor of Ardagh Metal Packaging, which accused the company of failing to purchase a contractual minimum of aluminum cans.

    By • April 16, 2026
  • Chobani yogurt is pictured in a grocery display case.
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    How Chobani’s protein push is reshaping its dairy empire

    The yogurt giant's head of commercial growth says the company could lean on innovation or M&A as it looks to expand further into dairy, noting it's still not in every category.

    By • April 15, 2026
  • A photo of a number of beverages in a cooler case inside a store. some of the cans say Celsius, Monster and C4.
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    5 charts showing the changing energy drink landscape

    While all of the major energy drink companies saw sales increases year over year, the rising tide is not lifting all boats, according to a Goldman Sachs report.

    By Jessica Loder • April 15, 2026
  • Two cans of the Finnish Long Drink in different flavors are next to each other.
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    White Claw owner buys celebrity-backed Finnish Long Drink

    The acquisition is the first for Mark Anthony Group's new CEO Phil Rosse as he looks to double the company's global presence in alcohol.

    By • April 14, 2026
  • A display of Suja Life's products, including Suja, Vive Organic and Slice Soda.
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    Slice soda maker Suja Life files for IPO

    The wellness shot and cold-press juice company hopes a public debut will position the brand as the “definitive leader in better-for-you beverages.”

    By • April 13, 2026
  • Pack of Hydration Multiplier Grillo’s Pickles
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    Leftovers: Liquid IV turns Grillo’s pickle flavor prank into reality | Mike’s Hard Lemonade gives dirty soda a shot

    The Unilever-owned hydration brand is launching a briny new variety, while PBR teams with Smithfield on a brat-infused sausage for grilling season.

    By Food Dive staff • April 10, 2026