Beverages
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Coca-Cola to launch Topo Chico Hard Seltzer
The alcoholic beverage will be available in some Latin American cities later this year and will come to the U.S. in 2021, the company said.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 31, 2020 -
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Coca-Cola to debut coffee-flavored cola in the US
The beverage, which is already available in international markets, will launch on the company's subscription service this year before hitting shelves across the country in January.
By Lillianna Byington • July 31, 2020 -
Trendline
How COVID-19 is impacting consumer shopping behavior
While there is little consensus as to whether current habits will become a permanent fixture and, if they do, there is agreement that the ongoing pandemic is changing the way consumers buy and purchase food and beverages.
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Retrieved from Post, Dunkin' on July 30, 2020
ColumnLeftovers: America runs on Dunkin' cereal; French's and Oskar Blues brew mustard beer
Post's new breakfast offerings are inspired by the restaurant's popular coffee drinks, and PBR gets into the summer with hard peach iced tea.
By Food Dive staff • July 31, 2020 -
FDA grants Ocean Spray qualified health claim for its cranberry juice
The company can label some products to indicate a relationship between their consmption and reduced risk of recurrent urinary tract infections in healthy women.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 30, 2020 -
Retrieved from Anheuser-Busch on July 30, 2020
Budweiser launches its 1st nonalcoholic beer
Anheuser-Busch's legacy beer brand is tapping NBA star Dwyane Wade as it markets Budweiser Zero, which has zero sugar and 50 calories.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 30, 2020 -
Unilever to divest most of its tea business but keep parts of Lipton brand
After a six-month review, the consumer products company decided to retain its Indian and Indonesian units in the beverage segment, as well as its joint venture with PepsiCo.
By Christopher Doering • July 28, 2020 -
Courtesy of Jeni's
ColumnLeftovers: Jeni's brings state fair-inspired flavors to ice cream; Quokka Brew makes jitter-free coffee
The frozen dessert maker will release a new midway-inspired flavor every Thursday this summer, and Heaven's Lettuce launches chips to convince consumers "happiness is hemp."
By Food Dive staff • July 24, 2020 -
Courtesy of Better Juice
Better Juice partners with US companies to further its sugar-reduction technology
The Israel-based company converts natural sugars in 100% orange juice into other components for a less sweet beverage.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 23, 2020 -
Ocean Spray names former Tyson Foods chief as its CEO
In addition to his time running the meat and poultry processing giant, Tom Hayes also previously worked at CPG giants such as Kraft and Conagra.
By Christopher Doering • July 20, 2020 -
Courtesy of Sweet Earth
ColumnLeftovers: Sweet Earth ups the Awesome on its plant-based burger; Busch Light launches apple-flavored beer
Nestlé combines two animal-free products to make the vegan version of a bacon burger, and Eat Howl taps chefs to add authentic flavor to its macaroni and cheese.
By Food Dive staff • July 17, 2020 -
Trade group releases 1st code of practice for kombucha
After a slew of lawsuits, Kombucha Brewers International is establishing quality standards for the beverage and also developing a seal for manufacturers.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 16, 2020 -
Dietary Guidelines scientific report could deliver a plant-based policy win
The document, which will be used by the federal government for the new official guidelines for a healthy diet, encourages more consumption of fruits and vegetables, and less red meat, alcohol and sugar.
By Megan Poinski • July 16, 2020 -
Oatly sells $200M stake to fuel growth
Investors in the fast-growing Swedish company include private-equity giant Blackstone, Oprah Winfrey and former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 15, 2020 -
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SnackMagic brings small brands directly to consumers
The platform carries a few Big Food brands, but sees itself as a way for shoppers to discover snacks they likely won't be able to find on store shelves.
By Christopher Doering • July 15, 2020 -
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Diageo and PepsiCo will debut paper bottles in 2021
The alcohol giant will launch the 100% plastic-free packaging for Johnnie Walker whisky early next year, while PepsiCo and Unilever are developing it for their products.
By Lillianna Byington • July 14, 2020 -
Courtesy of Conagra Brands
ColumnLeftovers: Swiss Miss gets magically delicious; Ritz says 'cheese'
The cocoa brand adds Lucky Charms' marshmallow goodness and Outshine frozen treats get a bit of heat, courtesy of Tajín.
By Food Dive staff • July 10, 2020 -
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A passing grade? Inside Anheuser-Busch's test panels that rate its beers
From Bud Light to Straw-Ber-Rita, tasters with the alcohol giant meet regularly to check the flavor, texture, smell and appearance of its signature brews and trendy products.
By Christopher Doering • July 08, 2020 -
Analyst: Monster likely to launch hard seltzer brand
Stifel's Mark Astrachan wrote that if it were as successful as Reign, the energy drink giant's alcoholic beverage could generate $76 million in annual sales.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 07, 2020 -
Lawsuit accuses DFA leadership of 'extortion' and 'cartel' tactics after Dean Foods sale
The complaint argues the U.S. dairy industry was facing a collapse before the pandemic because of the co-op and is now unfairly expanding its reach. DFA called the suit "ridiculous and without merit."
By Lillianna Byington • July 02, 2020 -
Retrieved from Cantina Goccia on June 30, 2020
Sustainable packaging company launches wine bottle made from 94% recycled paper
The Frugal Bottle has a carbon footprint up to 84% lower than a glass bottle and a third less than a recycled plastic one.
By Lillianna Byington • July 02, 2020 -
Coca-Cola is discontinuing Odwalla juice
The company is also divesting the refrigerated trucking network that it uses to deliver the beverage and cutting 300 jobs.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 02, 2020 -
Courtesy of Kerry
Kerry introduces flavors targeting no- and low-alcohol beverages
The options, which include juniper, rosebud, elderflower, turmeric and cinnamon, are primarily aimed at spirits makers.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 01, 2020 -
Constellation Brands buys DTC company Empathy Wines
The upstart founded in 2019 produces high quality, sustainably made bottles sold through its e-commerce platform. The purchase price was not disclosed.
By Christopher Doering • July 01, 2020 -
Beverage makers disproportionately market sugary beverages to Black, Hispanic youth
Total sugary drink advertising expenditures increased 41% in 2018 as compared to 2013, according to a study from the Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity at the University of Connecticut.
By Dianna Christie • June 30, 2020 -
Constellation Brands
Constellation Brands trims spirits portfolio with $225M divestiture
The marketer of Corona and Modelo Especial said it would sell its Paul Masson Grande Amber Brandy brand to the Sazerac Company.
By Christopher Doering • June 29, 2020
