Beverages
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AB InBev introduces 4 new low-alcohol craft beers
All of the new products will debut nationwide by spring, and the brewing giant plans to have 20% of its global volumes coming from this category by 2025.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 17, 2020 -
ColumnLeftovers: Jelly Belly flavors get fizzy; Nestlé brings the raw Fun(fetti)
The family behind the iconic candy started a company to bring their "stand-out flavors" to seltzer, and Siggi's puts kid-friendly skyr in pouches.
By Food Dive staff • Jan. 17, 2020 -
Califia Farms raises $225M to expand globally
The plant-based beverage company said the financing will help grow its oat platform and launch other lines, as well as increase production capacity and R&D.
By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 16, 2020 -
PepsiCo to get all its US electricity from renewable sources
The maker of its namesake soda, Gatorade and Doritos plans to reach the target later this year. America accounts for nearly half of its total global electricity consumption.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 16, 2020 -
Danone US yogurt chief 'bullish' despite segment's broader struggles
The French company is unveiling products in 2020 that address demand for lower sugar or alternative sweetener options, different textures and more plant-based varieties.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 15, 2020 -
Wine consumption drops for the first time in 25 years
Industry tracker IWSR also said people have drank less beer annually since 2015, with 2019 volumes down 2.3%.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 14, 2020 -
PepsiCo unveils Mtn Dew Zero Sugar
The sugar-free signature soda brand will be sweetened with acesulfame potassium, aspartame and sucralose, FoodBev Media reported.
By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 10, 2020 -
Alcohol companies may miss out on billions in e-commerce sales, report finds
Industry leaders need to look closer at how often younger generations use online shopping channels and how much that influences consumer behavior, a Rabobank analyst wrote.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 10, 2020 -
Canadian beer consumption drops 3% in 1st year of marijuana legalization
The category recorded its worst domestic volume decline in at least six years, dropping 3.9%. That was offset by imported beer volumes, which grew 1.4%.
By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 09, 2020 -
Deep Dive6 trends that will shape the food and beverage industry in 2020
What will this new year bring? We see the launch of meat substitutes that go beyond the burger, the elevation of alternative dairy products and smaller M&A deals.
By Lillianna Byington , Megan Poinski , Christopher Doering • Jan. 08, 2020 -
Plant-based beverage maker OWYN raises $7.5M to expand, innovate
The funding also will be used to increase the company's sales and e-commerce teams as well as broaden its retail footprint in places such as Target and Walmart.
By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 08, 2020 -
Coca-Cola acquires full ownership of dairy brand Fairlife
The soda giant previously owned a 42.5% minority stake and decided to buy the rest of the ultra-filtered dairy business as part of its push to become a more diversified beverage company.
By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 07, 2020 -
Nesquik debuts chocolate oat milk GoodNes
The Nestlé brand's non-dairy option has 6 grams of the plant-based grain and pea protein per cup as well as 40% less sugar than chocolate almond milk.
By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 07, 2020 -
Molson Coors to close brewery, cut 470 jobs
The Irwindale, California facility will cease operations by September, but the beer giant is offering Pabst the opportunity to buy it for $150 million.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 07, 2020 -
Borden files for bankruptcy
The dairy processor is the second major company to take this step in recent months. It plans to use Chapter 11 to improve its debt load, which is strained by rising costs and industry challenges.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 06, 2020 -
Consumers can trace coffee beans through new blockchain app
U.S. and Canadian consumers will be able to track the origin of their cup of joe by scanning QR codes on packages of Folgers 1850 premium single-origin beans.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 06, 2020 -
OpinionWhere does cannabis packaging design fit as the industry evolves?
Companies that participate in the nascent space need to understand changing state regulations and trends impacting product design, Tom Newmaster with FORCEpkg said.
By Tom Newmaster • Jan. 02, 2020 -
Diet Dr Pepper doesn't make false weight loss promises, court rules
This unanimous ruling at the close of 2019 from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals could dissuade consumers from filing lawsuits about "diet" labels.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 02, 2020 -
Plant-based and functional flavors to dominate in 2020, experts say
Ingredient companies expect enhanced opportunities for hemp, botanicals and cleaner labels as healthier ways of limiting salt and sugar and covering off-notes.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 23, 2019 -
ColumnLeftovers: Siggi's launches plant-based and protein-packed skyr; Heineken gets 2020 off to an alcohol-free start
The Icelandic yogurt brand's new version uses a blend of coconut milk, macadamia and pea protein to deliver taste, texture and function; and Laird supercharges hot chocolate with mushrooms.
By Food Dive staff • Dec. 20, 2019 -
Shifting food trends fuel M&A activity among ingredients companies
IFF's $26.2 billion purchase of DuPont's nutrition unit underscores the push to carve out a dominant position in healthier products while increasing the efficiency of R&D operations.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 19, 2019 -
Huel brings bars that are 'nutritionally complete' to the US
The meal replacement company's new product contains 27 essential vitamins and minerals while also being high protein, gluten free and plant based.
By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 19, 2019 -
Can Coca-Cola escape the shadow of deceptive marketing campaigns in its past?
A paper published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found the company targeted teens and moms earlier in the decade — before committing to diversify its portfolio and reduce sugar intake.
By Lillianna Byington • Dec. 19, 2019 -
Coca-Cola's Insiders Club provides a taste of new flavors — before they hit shelves
The new subscription service, which will send 1,000 consumers a monthly shipment of new beverages — including Aha sparkling water and Coke Energy — sold out in three hours.
By Lillianna Byington • Dec. 17, 2019 -
Can caffeine added to Bolt24 sports drink energize Gatorade sales?
The new PepsiCo beverage will contain 50 to 75 mg of caffeine per bottle and electrolytes from watermelon and sea salt.
By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 17, 2019
