As dairy demand wanes, global milk prices fall

Because milk is priced as a commodity, dairy farmers see little stability, and just got $11.2 million in federal funds to help them through the current low point in demand.

By Megan Poinski • Aug. 11, 2016

Dean Foods earnings continue to increase, but rising milk costs could sour future results

The company is shifting its focus to branded milk and products like ice cream to reinvigorate its sagging top line.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 8, 2016

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Mergers and acquisitions

Declining sales and slowing consumption have more companies divesting brands, opening the door for smaller players and private equity firms to expand their portfolios.  

By Food Dive staff

Manufacturers want Americans to drink their yogurt

Drinkable yogurt still only maintains a sliver of the U.S. yogurt market, but it was the category's fastest growing sub-segment last year, Euromonitor analyst Jared Koerten told Quartz.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 5, 2016

Craft breweries help hops farmers get ahead

It's a good time to be a hops farmer in the United States, with small breweries driving a business explosion.

By Megan Poinski • Aug. 4, 2016

ABA spent $10.6M in losing battle against Philly soda tax

Is the industry outspending the opposition by more than four times in a losing battle against inevitable policy changes?

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 3, 2016

Bottled water is more popular than soda

Failures in U.S. infrastructure have caused concerns about contaminated drinking water, leading consumers away from the tap.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 3, 2016

SodaStream's sales and profit sparkle

CEO Daniel Birnbaum said in a statement that the quarter's results "reinforce our confidence in the strategic course we have set for the Company."

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 2, 2016

Molson Coors revenue dips less than expected as it readies for 'game-changing transaction'

The company said it expects to complete its acquisition of SABMiller's stake in MillerCoors by the end of the year, making it the second-largest brewer in the U.S. and the third-largest in the world.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 2, 2016

Crafty, natural and convenient: How spirits are keeping on trend

These spirited innovations have included better-for-you ingredients, exotic flavors and aromas, easy preparation, authenticity and portable packaging.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 1, 2016

SABMiller's board recommends approval of AB InBev deal

The deal's final approval is likely as SABMiller shareholders line up to voice their support for AB InBev's increased final offer, Bloomberg reported.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 29, 2016

Why Nestle opened a digital command center for water brands

Manufacturers are realizing the benefit in being more closely involved with online and offline marketing initiatives — and in some cases, they are realizing the profits. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 29, 2016

Diageo grows again in the US, but overall profits tumble

The company's product innovations and shift in focus to products sold at retailers rather than to distributors are two major factors in the spirit giant's turnaround in the U.S. market.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 28, 2016

Coca-Cola, Dr Pepper Snapple earnings show different faces of soda industry

Coca-Cola reported a 5% decline in revenue, while DPS saw a 2% increase — though both companies are pursuing non-carbonated beverage expansion.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 27, 2016

Tweet this: Social media reflects many industry trends

A new report could inform marketers' campaigns and the best ways to reach consumers on social media channels. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 27, 2016

As British pound value falls, AB InBev increases SABMiller bid

Even by raising its offer by one pound per share, the new total value for the deal, worth almost $104 billion, is still below the offer's original $108 billion value in pre-Brexit exchange rates in November.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 27, 2016

Manufacturers develop 'healthier' alcoholic beverages

Alcohol has often received a pass from consumers, but health trends are beginning to influence beer, wine and spirits drinking habits, too.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 26, 2016

Soy milk falls behind as plant-based dairy surges

After a peak of $1.2 billion in 2008, U.S. soy milk sales plunged 57% by 2015, according to Euromonitor data.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 21, 2016

AB InBev-SABMiller merger approved by Justice Department

The U.S. Justice Department greenlighted Anheuser-Busch InBev's takeover bid for SAB Miller.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 20, 2016

Summer's perfect beverage, now available in a can

Sales of canned alcoholic beverages have grown significantly for craft beer and wine in the 52 weeks ending June 18, according to a recent Nielsen survey conducted by Harris Poll. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 15, 2016

AB InBev sees a strong market for weak beer

The company predicts low- and nonalcoholic beer to comprise a fifth of its sales by the end of 2025.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 14, 2016

Coffee gets reinvented as a health drink, tea and grain

The morning staple reveals new possibilities in many new types of products.

By Rachel Duran • July 13, 2016

Texas lawmaker questions whether state's crackdown on raw milk is legal

Reports have surfaced in recent months of health departments intervening or detaining individuals trying to deliver raw milk to Texas residents. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 12, 2016

What's in that drink? Beer Institute promotes initiative to let consumers know.

Several major beer manufacturers, which produce more than 81% of beer volumes sold in the U.S., have already committed to the voluntary disclosure agreement.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 12, 2016

How hot fill PET packaging offers opportunities for beverage manufacturers

From RTD hot tea and coffee to warm soda, beverage manufacturers could use this to better compete with coffee shop chains like Starbucks.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 12, 2016

PepsiCo raises profit outlook after cutting costs, posting growth in North American units

While the company continues to struggle against currency headwinds and in markets overseas, its North American business units posted growth thanks to new products and price increases.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 7, 2016