Beverages

Dairy Farmers of America wins bid to buy Dean Foods' assets for $433M

Even after losing its place as the stalking horse bidder, the dairy co-op will acquire 44 of the milk processor’s fluid and frozen facilities.

By Lillianna Byington • UPDATED: April 1, 2020 at 8:39 a.m.

Diageo names Debra Crew as North American president

The former RJ Reynolds and PepsiCo executive is replacing Deirdre Mahlan on July 1 who is retiring after five years in the position.

By Jessi Devenyns • March 30, 2020

Nestlé running full time to help return 'a calmness to the market' amid coronavirus

U.S. CEO Steve Presley said the company has guaranteed three-months pay for workers at impacted facilities and may slow product rollouts as grocers prioritize keeping shelves stocked.

By Christopher Doering • March 30, 2020

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Leftovers: Coolhaus makes ice cream fit for a queen (or duchess); Champango pops up for warm weather brunch

The women-owned frozen treat brand is targeting a certain member of Britain's royal family with its International Women's Day launch, and Scramblers puts a healthy breakfast in a bar.

By Food Dive staff • March 27, 2020

Novozymes' enzyme cuts sugar and boosts fiber content in dairy products

The new additive's ability to address both attributes at the same time could make it especially attractive to milk and other producers in the space who have seen sales decline recently.

By Jessi Devenyns • March 26, 2020

Diageo CMO Saller steps down after 20 years with spirits giant

Serving as marketing chief since 2013, she earned frequent industry accolades, particularly for her work around gender equality.

By Peter Adams • March 26, 2020

How CPG companies reward employees working during the coronavirus pandemic

PepsiCo, Mondelez and Hormel Foods are among the businesses rewarding their workers with bonuses, additional leave time and raises.

By Christopher Doering • March 24, 2020

Alcohol companies pivot to producing hand sanitizer as coronavirus intensifies

As consumers empty store shelves of the popular gel, local distilleries and bigger companies like Diageo and Anheuser-Busch are helping to alleviate the shortage while finding a new source of revenue.

By Jessi Devenyns • March 23, 2020

Bankrupt Dean Foods drops Dairy Farmers of America as lead bidder

Despite losing its position, the dairy co-op is still expected to make a proposal for the milk giant by the March 30 deadline.

By Lillianna Byington • March 20, 2020

Why sea buckthorn is traveling from the Himalayas to the US

The wild berry rich in vitamins C and B12 is finding its way into a variety of products, from beverages to chocolate bars, as more consumers seek functionality.

By Lillianna Byington • March 19, 2020

Tropicana sued over presence of malic acid in 'natural juices'

Plaintiffs claim the PepsiCo-owned brand is deceiving customers by not disclosing on product labels that several of its juice-based beverages contain artificial flavors.

By Cathy Siegner • March 19, 2020

Coronavirus is the latest challenge to face dairy industry

A Rabobank report found the upward trajectory for prices in the space that was present in the fourth quarter of 2019 stalled following the spread of the outbreak.

By Lillianna Byington • March 18, 2020

New Age may divest smaller brands to focus on Nestea, Evian and illy

The drinks manufacturer and distributor said beverages in retail and e-commerce need scale to compete, something that can be harder for smaller offerings.

By Christopher Doering • March 18, 2020

Coronavirus concerns drive huge sales growth for pantry staples

As U.S. consumers prepare for long isolation periods to slow the spread of the virus, Nielsen says the nation is in a potentially transformative pattern.

By Megan Poinski • March 17, 2020

AB InBev-backed machine allows consumers to brew their own beers instantly at home

Drinkworks, a partnership between the alcohol giant and Keurig Dr Pepper, is teaming up with Golden Road Brewing to offer four beers that can be made using a special K-Cup machine.

By Christopher Doering • March 16, 2020

Nonalcoholic beer maker Athletic Brewing raises $17.5M

The upstart brewer said it will use the funding to expand into new states and purchase a facility in San Diego once occupied by Ballast Point.

By Christopher Doering • March 13, 2020

Opinion

What's your beef? How bacteria could save dairies

For the dairy industry, gut health represents a real and valuable unique selling point, writes British copywriter ​Jonathan A. Finch.

By ​Jonathan A. Finch • March 12, 2020

Leinenkugel's launches Spritzen, a 'beer with a splash of seltzer'

The drink is the first new national release in three years from the brewing company, which is a part of Molson Coors' Tenth and Blake craft division.

By Lillianna Byington • March 12, 2020

PepsiCo buys energy drink Rockstar for $3.85B

The purchase by the soda and snacks giant expands its presence in the fast-growing beverage segment where Red Bull and Monster currently dominate.

By Christopher Doering • March 11, 2020

Spindrift secures $29.8M as the sparkling water category grows

This is the biggest single funding round for the brand, which launched in 2010 and flavors its beverages with real squeezed fruit.

By Lillianna Byington • March 10, 2020

Coca-Cola will link executive pay to company employees

The New York State Common Retirement Fund, one of the beverage giant's top 50 shareholders, pushed for the change, saying top-level pay has soared while average wages have made minimal gains.

By Christopher Doering • March 10, 2020

Will LQD craft malt beverages help Anheuser Busch reimagine alcohol?

The first products from the new line include Hard Agave Limeade, Hard Passion Fruit Green Tea and Hard Hibiscus Green Tea and contain 5.2% to 5.9% ABV.

By Cathy Siegner • March 10, 2020

French dairy firm Lactalis aims for bigger presence in US

Even after the acquisitions of Stonyfield and Siggi's, the yogurt and cheese maker aims to double its North American sales to $6 billion through M&A and internal innovation.

By Christopher Doering • March 09, 2020

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Leftovers: LaCroix turns 'UP!!' innovation; Dymatize gives consumers a yabba-dabba-doo time

The always-over-the-top sparkling water brand introduces LimonCello and Pastèque flavors, and Sliq is the freezer pops consumers loved as kids all grown up.

By Food Dive staff • March 06, 2020

Constellation announces minority stake in Karma Wellness Water

This is the beverage giant's first nonalcoholic investment, and it's launching a marketing campaign focusing on its patented push cap, which delivers vitamins and probiotics when twisted.

By Cathy Siegner • March 06, 2020