Beverages

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    PepsiCo to cease warehouse operations at Oklahoma production site

    More than 180 warehouse employees will be impacted by the closure, though production operations will continue.

    By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 14, 2026
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    Olipop taps Electrolit head as next CEO

    Founder Ben Goodwin will move into a more innovation-focused role at the prebiotic soda brand while Christian Patiño Webb takes the top executive spot.

    By • Aug. 12, 2026
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    Top 5 stories from Food Dive

    Check out a selection of articles about some of the biggest trends and news — from McCormick’s reformulation strategy to the impact of GLP-1s  — shaping the food industry in 2026.

    By Food Dive staff
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    Celsius COO out in exec shakeup

    The energy drink giant is also adding a chief business transformation officer as the company looks to revive its namesake brand.

    By • Aug. 12, 2026
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    Stoli redesigns spicy vodka following Tabasco lawsuit

    The spirits brand settled with the hot sauce maker after a judge agreed its Halapeño Pepper Vodka could confuse consumers.

    By • Aug. 11, 2026
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    7Up ups the lime in recipe overhaul

    The change, meant to differentiate 7Up from rival Sprite, marks the biggest innovation for the Keurig Dr Pepper-owned brand in more than 15 years.

    By • Aug. 10, 2026
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    Leftovers: C4 splashes into sparkling protein | Minute Maid Spiked expands into hard iced tea

    The energy drink brand's launch is part of a move into non-caffeinated functional beverages, while Mexico juice giant Jumex enters protein shakes.

    By Food Dive staff • Aug. 7, 2026
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    Guinness owner Diageo targets $1B in cost savings

    The three-year turnaround plan, which includes job cuts, will boost investments in Guinness and successful RTDs.

    By • Aug. 7, 2026
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    Should grocers try reclassifying their beverage aisles?

    Shoppers’ desire for drinks that match specific needs is reshaping the category, FMI found.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 6, 2026
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    Jameson teams with NFL as global sponsor amid spirits market struggles

    The Pernod Ricard brand will have exclusive marketing rights as the official spirits sponsor of the league, which is continuing its international push.

    By Chris Kelly • Aug. 5, 2026
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    How beverage manufacturers are turning water reuse into a growth strategy

    Water reuse is no longer just a sustainability initiative. For beverage manufacturers, it's a strategic investment driving growth and resilience.

    By Chris Knodel and Alex Garland, Burns & McDonnell • Aug. 3, 2026
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    Leftovers: Chips Ahoy! launches first mystery flavor | Sam Adams goes booze-free for Octoberfest

    The Mondelēz-owned brand is inviting fans to submit guesses for the chance at a $25,000 prize, while Chef Boyardee rolls out high-protein innovation to the canned pasta aisle.

    By Food Dive staff • July 31, 2026
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    How 6 big beverage brands are embracing functional ingredients

    Established brands are looking to stand out in a crowded sector by identifying white spaces and introducing new-to-category innovations.

    By • July 31, 2026
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    How the shift away from artificial dyes is impacting food sales

    Sales of products with natural colors grew more than those using synthetic dyes, a report from the National Confectioners Association and RTI International found.

    By • July 30, 2026
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    Coca-Cola’s namesake soda won big at the World Cup

    CEO Henrique Braun said the 5% volume increase, the brand’s largest in nearly 20 years, reflects how the beverage giant is using innovation and market insights to drive growth.

    By • July 29, 2026
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    Coca-Cola restores Fairlife production after ransomware attack

    The company said it does not expect the disruption to have a material impact on financial performance or operations. 

    By David Jones • July 28, 2026
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    Brown-Forman rejects Sazerac takeover bid

    The Jack Daniel's owner said the proposal wasn’t “actionable” months after declining a separate offer from Pernod Ricard.

    By • July 27, 2026
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    Vita Coco buys premium coconut water maker Copra in deal worth up to $275M

    The transaction expands the fast-growing company into super-premium offerings.

    By • July 23, 2026
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    Threat group claims credit for ransomware attack on Coca-Cola’s dairy unit

    The attackers previously exploited vulnerabilities or used stolen credentials for initial access. 

    By David Jones • July 23, 2026
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    Gen Z isn’t drinking less after all

    Younger drinkers imbibe at roughly the same rate as the rest of the population, upending a narrative that Gen Z is a “generation of moderation,” per an IWSR report.

    By • July 21, 2026
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    Coca-Cola suspends Fairlife production after ransomware attack

    The beverage company is still working to determine the full scope of the breach at its dairy business.

    By David Jones • July 17, 2026
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    The beverages that scored in the World Cup

    Premixed cocktails and nonalcoholic beverages are seeing double-digit percentage sales increases, while domestic beer is facing only a moderate boost.

    By • July 16, 2026
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    Danone expands high-protein Silk line into yogurts, shakes

    The launch comes after early success for the brand’s milk line, underscoring interest among younger consumers in plant-based options loaded with the popular nutrient.

    By • July 15, 2026
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    CEO of Jack Daniel’s maker Brown-Forman to retire

    Lawson Whiting, who led the company for seven years, will remain at the spirits giant until his successor is named.

    By • July 14, 2026
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    Coca-Cola files application to trademark ‘Spricy’

    The request could signal that the beverage giant is planning a new spicy offering after discontinuing Coca-Cola Spiced in 2024.

    By • July 14, 2026
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    PepsiCo CFO says tariff refund will help offset inflation

    “We do expect some more pressure on the business from a commodity standpoint,” CFO Steve Schmitt said on an earnings call.

    By Alexei Alexis • July 14, 2026