Beverages
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Coca-Cola's Costa Coffee launches RTD beverage in the UK
The chilled, canned brew is the first product major product launch for the soda giant since it closed a $5.1 billion purchase of the British chain earlier this year.
By Jessi Devenyns • June 13, 2019 -
Free-range milk company raises $10M
Even as overall sales of milk decline, Hart Dairy received a large investment that will help it expand production of its 100% grass-fed, free-range product in the U.S. and Asia.
By Jessi Devenyns • June 13, 2019 -
Monster may energize its portfolio with alcohol and cannabis
The energy drink giant may be looking to acquire different types of beverages, The Wall Street Journal reported.
By Lillianna Byington • June 10, 2019 -
Up to 25 cups of coffee a day likely won't harm heart health
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London said their study debunks previous findings that suggested drinking the caffeinated beverage increases arterial stiffness.
By Cathy Siegner • June 06, 2019 -
Mountain Dew localizes national campaign with state-specific bottles, 50 unique digital ads
The decision by owner PepsiCo to sell limited-edition bottles nationally is similar to a marketing strategy used before by beverage giants AB InBev and Coca-Cola.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 06, 2019 -
Virtual reality demo shows how location can impact taste
Research could improve food company marketing and help manufacturers understand when people eat less healthy snacks — and nudge them toward something better.
By Megan Poinski • June 06, 2019 -
Coca-Cola offers consumers $10K to create best new drink concoction
The "Make Your Mix" contest encourages people to create a flavor combination using its Freestyle machine. The finalists will be voted on by the public with a winner announced in November.
By Cathy Siegner • June 05, 2019 -
Study: Energy drinks can alter heart rhythm and increase blood pressure
Researchers from the University of the Pacific and two other institutions said further investigation is warranted on whether individual ingredients or a combination of them leads to these changes.
By Cathy Siegner • June 04, 2019 -
Vita Coco maker thirsts for aluminum as it enters competitive bottled water space
The product called Ever & Ever educates consumers about the sustainability of the metal in a beverage segment where plastic is the most common packaging.
By Christopher Doering • June 04, 2019 -
LaCroix sales are 'effectively in free fall,' analyst says
The company's stock saw a 52-week low as it struggles to innovate against greater competition from Spindrift, Coca-Cola's Topo Chico and PepsiCo's bubly.
By Jessi Devenyns • May 31, 2019 -
ColumnLeftovers: Mountain Dew celebrates liberty with 50 flavors in 1 bottle; Ben & Jerry's goes sour
The PepsiCo soda's blue seasonal variety wears its patriotism on its label, and Godiva gets festive with a premium summer sampler.
By Food Dive staff • May 31, 2019 -
RTD alcoholic beverage sales heat up this summer
Drinks like malt-based cocktails and hard kombucha see significant growth as consumers seek convenience and portability, Nielsen research shows.
By Cathy Siegner • May 29, 2019 -
MillerCoors wins partial victory in lawsuit involving AB InBev corn syrup ad
A federal judge postponed a decision on whether Bud Light packaging, which claims the beer does not have the sweetener, will have to be removed from stores.
By Christopher Doering • May 28, 2019 -
Study: Juice is worse for health than soda
The Florida Department of Citrus has already spoken out against the findings, saying there were several problems and limitations.
By Cathy Siegner • May 23, 2019 -
How Sproutly's fast-acting cannabis extract could be a game changer for edibles
The Canadian company, which has developed a revolutionary water soluble option containing the drug, could appeal to consumers interested in clean label food and beverage products.
By Megan Poinski • May 23, 2019 -
Food industry applauds US for lifting steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada, Mexico
The move could provide momentum for the three countries to ratify a new trade pact that would replace the North American Free Trade Agreement.
By Lillianna Byington • May 20, 2019 -
CBD entering food and drink at an 'astounding pace,' report says
Some companies are already infusing coffee, beer and other products with the substance — one of the more than 100 chemicals found in cannabis — despite murky federal restrictions in place.
By Cathy Siegner • May 20, 2019 -
Study: Just thinking about coffee can enhance focus
Australian and Canadian researchers found the effect much stronger in people who are used to drinking caffeinated beverages for this purpose.
By Cathy Siegner • May 16, 2019 -
Will AB InBev acquire the Craft Brew Alliance?
Midwood Capital Management urged the company's board to pursue a sale because of profitability challenges.
By Cathy Siegner • May 16, 2019 -
ColumnLeftovers: Reddi-wip becomes an at-home Barista; crunchy crickets kick in almost any flavor imaginable
Conagra Brand's iconic spray cream — an unofficial coffee topping for years — gets a makeover to do a latte for morning drinks, and Reese's takes on a new frozen dessert form.
By Food Dive staff • May 10, 2019 -
Sam Adams to buy Dogfish Head for $300M
The two brewers said the transaction, which is expected to close before July, will better position the company to compete against global beer conglomerates in the craft space.
By Christopher Doering • May 10, 2019 -
Coca-Cola's contracts with researchers reserved the right to kill studies
The University of Cambridge found evidence of the soda giant striking agreements with five public universities to give it the ability to review and "quash" health studies.
By Jessi Devenyns • May 09, 2019 -
Coca-Cola expands brand's reach with UK craft mixers
The product, partly a response to the rise in popularity of mixed drinks, contains the classic soft drink and flavorings to blend with dark spirits such as whiskey, rum and bourbon.
By Cathy Siegner • May 06, 2019 -
Constellation continues on its premium spirits path with a majority stake in Nelson's Green Brier Distillery
The Tennessee-based craft whiskey distiller will be the first venture capital investment to be fully integrated into the international alcohol company.
By Cathy Siegner • May 03, 2019 -
Coconut milk sales expected to enjoy robust growth, report says
The ingredient is popular because of its high nutrition content, as well as broader consumer interest in plant-based and organic items.
By Cathy Siegner • May 02, 2019
