Beverages
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All tapped out? Global warming could impact world beer supply
A new study found that drought and heat could hurt barley crops enough to spike beer prices and decrease supply by the end of the century.
By Lillianna Byington • Oct. 17, 2018
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Q&ATetra Pak thinking outside the box as sustainable packaging demand grows
Gustaf Rabe, the company's VP of aseptic sales in the U.S. and Canada, discusses how it's embracing current trends through the use of plant-based plastics and modernized designs.
By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 15, 2018
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Glanbia buys SlimFast for $350M
The Irish nutrition company is buying the former weight loss titan from Kainos Capital for about 15% of what Unilever paid for it in 2000.
By Lillianna Byington • Oct. 12, 2018
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Heineken bringing its nonalcoholic beer to US in January
The Dutch brewer hopes Heineken 0.0 will see success here similar to the other countries where it's sold, drawing consumers away from wine, spirits and hard seltzers.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 12, 2018
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Survey: Most consumers aren't confused about dairy terms for plant-based alternatives
The International Food Information Council found about three-quarters of consumers know beverages like almond milk don't contain anything from a cow.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 12, 2018
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ColumnLeftovers: A Halloween visit to the ice cream graveyard
It's October, meaning it's time to get scary with visits from the ghosts of flavors past and a sweet reaper.
By Food Dive staff
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Soylent goes mostly non-GMO in the UK
The U.S.-based maker of meal-replacement beverages, known for its support of using science to make better plants for food, has switched out seven bioengineered ingredients to comply with British regulations.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 11, 2018
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Report: US beer volume has declined for 5 years straight
Craft and imported brews and flavored malt beverages were the bright spots in 2017, according to the Beverage Information Group's 2018 Beer Handbook.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 11, 2018
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Nestlé bets on coffee as the next winner in the craft evolution
In the last two years, the Swiss company has taken a stake in Blue Bottle, purchased Chameleon Cold-Brew and spent $7.15 billion on Starbucks' retail products.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 11, 2018
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More than 4 in 10 Americans are willing to try foods made with cannabis
The study of 1,000 people found 26% would consume it in place of beer, and 23% instead of wine and spirits.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 10, 2018
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LaCroix faces lawsuit for allegedly mislabeling its water as natural
The complaint says the National Beverage drink includes non-natural and synthetic compounds, including linalool used in cockroach insecticide. The company has denied the allegations.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 08, 2018
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ColumnLeftovers: Silly people! Fruit-shaped Trix and beer are for breakfast!
Food Dive is launching a column looking at the new products appearing on shelves everywhere, starting with options for the morning and food showing some new color.
By Food Dive staff
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Campbell Soup may sell Fresh division to former Bolthouse CEO
The soup maker, which purchased the business for $1.55 billion in 2012, could now get between $500 million and $700 million for the entire unit, according to The Wall Street Journal.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 04, 2018
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Research: Cancer patients may benefit from lactoferrin
The milk protein in supplement form reduced taste and smell abnormalities experienced by chemotherapy patients, according to a Virginia Tech study.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 04, 2018
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Beer and cannabis investment drive Constellation earnings skyward
Corona Premier, aimed at sophisticated millennial drinkers, continued to prove there is room for growth in the premium light beverage category.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 04, 2018
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Caffeine may increase pain tolerance, study finds
A separate report also indicated that plant-based diets may lead to a similar result, but more research is required to confirm the finding.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 04, 2018
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Inside Anheuser-Busch's playbook for revitalizing power brands like Bud Light
At Advertising Week, VP of Consumer Connections João Chueiri discussed how experiences trump traditional advertising when it comes to restoring brand relevance.
By Peter Adams • Oct. 02, 2018
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PepsiCo earnings beat expectations, boosted by North American beverage unit
After fighting for years to keep snacks and beverages in the same portfolio, CEO Indra Nooyi is vindicated with this quarter's growth as she exits her role.
By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 02, 2018
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Survey: Half of US consumers buy both dairy and plant-based milk
A Cargill survey found 90% of American households consume traditional products, but 48% of participants said a balanced diet doesn't need them.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 01, 2018
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Keurig Dr Pepper to buy premium water brand CORE Nutrition for $525M
The company's investment in the trendy bottled water space pits it against industry giants Coca-Cola and PepsiCo.
By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 27, 2018
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Functional benefits, convenience give jolt to ready-to-drink cold coffee
The segment is rapidly growing as people look to antioxidants, added probiotics and other innovations in the popular beverage, according to a Mintel study.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 27, 2018
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Does the success of Califia Farms' plant-based yogurt drinks signal market opportunity?
The firm's dairy-free drinkable yogurt line has gained strong consumer acceptance across conventional and specialty channels, and is now sold in nearly 7,000 stores in 47 states.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 25, 2018
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Dunkin Donuts introduces new line of canned coffee
The chain's Shot in the Dark drinks bolsters its foothold in the RTD segment as consumer demand for gourmet coffee and convenience grows.
By Jacqueline Renfrow
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Coffee dating app aims to match consumers with the perfect cup
Trade Coffee's subscription service called "The Hookup" hopes to match coffee lovers with the perfect java for their tastes and could give brands valuable consumer insights in the process.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 24, 2018
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Puffs, protein and pickle juice: 5 (not so crazy) trends at Expo East
Snacking on spicy taco crickets with a swig of pickle juice is no longer off the wall as innovation leads to popular and interesting new foods on the show floor.
By Thai Phi Le • Sept. 21, 2018