Beverages
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Bang Energy sues PepsiCo, citing 'gross misconduct' and intimidation
The energy drinks maker said the beverage giant is "threatening lawsuits" against Walmart and other retailers who fail to purchase Bang from it. PepsiCo said it remains committed to honoring the distribution deal.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 01, 2020 -
Diageo
Diageo pledges 100% recyclable packaging, 50% supply chain emissions reduction by 2030
After falling short on some 2020 goals, the maker of Guinness and Smirnoff laid out plans to reduce emissions and improve packaging recyclability.
By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 30, 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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Ocean Spray expands better-for-you offerings with new functional waters
The cranberry co-op's product called B1U taps into the growing shopper demand for having more benefits in the products they consume.
By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 25, 2020 -
Diageo
Diageo's growth plans: More premium brands and diversity in leadership
The alcohol maker's CEO told CNBC consumers are drinking "better, not more," and the company's 10-year plan focuses on promoting moderation in drinking and achieving net-zero carbon emissions.
By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 24, 2020 -
Califia Farms
4 reasons plant-based milk will keep growing after the pandemic
Dairy alternatives have gone from trendy to on fire in 2020, and analysts weigh in on what will keep the segment booming in the upcoming years.
By Megan Poinski • Nov. 24, 2020 -
Danone
Danone to cut up to 2,000 jobs as it tries to save nearly $1.2B
CEO Emmanuel Faber says the company needs to "reinvent" itself as it gets hit hard by restaurant closures, a reduction of SKUs offered by retailers and a drop in birth rates that curtails formula consumption.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 23, 2020 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Pepsi bottles apple pie; Busch literally goes to the dogs
The soda giant is introducing the limited-edition dessert flavored cola in a Thanksgiving sweepstakes, and Mondelez invites fans to personalize their Oreos.
By Food Dive staff • Nov. 20, 2020 -
Courtesy of SunOpta
SunOpta sells global ingredients division for $390M
The company plans to use the money it receives from the deal to expand its plant-based food and beverage offerings as well as to pay down debt.
By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 19, 2020 -
Courtesy of Cargill
Cargill upstart predicts $1B in sales as demand for healthy ingredients surge
Cargill Health Technologies was launched by the agricultural giant to expand the understanding of gut and digestive health and their connection to the body's immune system.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 19, 2020 -
PepsiCo 'fired' from exclusive distribution deal with Bang Energy
The beverage giant says it will continue distributing the energy drink even after Bang's CEO cited "multiple issues and concerns regarding PepsiCo’s performance" since the two partnered in April.
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Courtesy of Oatly
How Oatly accelerated growth during the pandemic
In a year of adversity, oat milk is on top, with dollar sales up 212% above last year. The company's North America President Mike Messersmith explains why the beverage is booming and shares its expansion plans.
By Megan Poinski • Nov. 16, 2020 -
Heineken
Deep DiveOnce mocked, nonalcoholic beer creates a buzz as traditional brew sales stagnate
New offerings from brands like Guinness and Budweiser are flooding the space as the segment, which pulls in nearly $200 million in sales, suddenly heats up.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 12, 2020 -
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Deep DiveHow a Monster competitor plans to be the next $1B brand in energy drinks
Fast-growing Celsius Holdings has shaken the $14 billion beverage segment dominated by deeper-pocketed players like Red Bull by eschewing questionable ingredients and promising faster calorie burning during exercise.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 09, 2020 -
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Sponsored by Flavor ProducersShaken not stirred—imaginative plant-based cocktails
New creative tools and ingredients can elevate and balance the taste of cocktails with botanicals while also adding more transparency for labeling.
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Behind PBR's cannabis seltzer launch is infusion company Vertosa
The technology company infuses more than 100 hemp and cannabis products, including two of the top three ready-to-drink brands in California.
By Lillianna Byington • Nov. 05, 2020 -
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Cannabis company Aphria to acquire SweetWater Brewing for $300M
This deal, which is expected to close by the end of 2020, will give the Canadian company an established distribution network in the U.S., while also expanding the Georgia craft brewer's reach.
By Lillianna Byington • Nov. 05, 2020 -
Courtesy of MolsonCoors
Molson Coors considers scrapping some offerings amid can shortage
The decision to cut SKUs comes as the beer giant accelerates its expansion into nonalcoholic offerings, such as full-flavored seltzers and a plant-based diet soda.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 05, 2020 -
pepsico
How PepsiCo plans to increase gender, racial diversity in management by 2025
The snack and beverage giant has set a goal to increase Black representation in managerial roles 30% and Hispanic representation 10%.
By Sheryl Estrada • Nov. 02, 2020 -
Keurig Dr Pepper restructures into coffee and cold drinks divisions
The company said the move allows leadership to focus on distinct marketing and innovation for consumers who are shifting their consumption habits.
By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 30, 2020 -
Courtesy of Coors Light
Inside Molson Coors' marketing playbook for navigating chaos in 2020 and beyond
Speaking at the ANA Masters of Marketing, CMO Michelle St. Jacques laid out an aggressive pandemic strategy that's seen the beverage giant run 30 campaigns since March.
By Peter Adams • Oct. 26, 2020 -
Courtesy of Guinness
Guinness debuts a nonalcoholic version of its stout
The Diageo brand joins others, including Budweiser and Sam Adams, in introducing new alcohol-free brews.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 23, 2020 -
Retrieved from Bacardi on October 23, 2020
Bacardi to use 100% biodegradable plastic bottles by 2023
The company said the new packages break down in 18 months and will eliminate 3,000 tons of plastic it currently uses each year.
By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 23, 2020 -
Whole Foods forecasts upcycled foods, alcoholic kombucha among 10 trends for 2021
Elevating breakfast and expanding coffee-flavored products are also trends that will boom next year, according to predictions by the grocer's buyers and culinary experts.
By Rosie Bradbury • Oct. 22, 2020 -
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From privately held to publicly traded, should small companies take the plunge?
Going public provides greater exposure and more access to capital, but it comes with drawbacks such as regulatory requirements and short-term growth targets shunned by many CEOs.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 20, 2020 -
Courtesy of Yuengling
Deep DiveYuengling survived Prohibition and both World Wars. But can it beat the pandemic?
Despite recent challenges, the sixth-generation leaders of America's oldest brewery are leaning into its reputation as a "traditional" beer company, while pushing ahead on new initiatives including a partnership with Molson Coors.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 19, 2020
