What Harmless Harvest's proprietary microfiltration process means for the industry

Manufacturers have tried to find other processing methods that don't involve high heat.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 9, 2016

Nestle expresses concerns about Forest Service's CA water permit proposal

"The action proposed by the Forest Service would disrupt established water rights and the long-standing legal process of regulating water use in the State of California," according to the company.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 9, 2016

Explore the Trendline➔

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

AB InBev revenue, income dip while company pursues merger, acquisitions

Anheuser-Busch InBev reported a significant dip in profits for the first quarter, which fell to $844 million from $2.3 billion last year.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 4, 2016

In support of soda: Buffett, Munger tout benefits at Berkshire annual meeting

"I have not seen evidence that convinces me that it’ll be more likely I reach 100 if I suddenly switched to water and broccoli," Buffett said.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 1, 2016

Why Boston Beer could be Constellation's next move

Boston Beer aligns with Constellation's high-margin "premiumization" strategy, and Constellation seems to take a hands-off management approach.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 28, 2016

Manufacturers target Gen Z with better-for-you beverages

Move over, millennials.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 28, 2016

Cold (brew) front: Dr Pepper Snapple to distribute cold brew coffee, expand allied brands

The High Brew partnership offers Dr Pepper Snapple a way into a fast-growing beverage category.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 28, 2016

Coca-Cola, still smarting from 31-year-old lesson, will not reformulate Diet Coke

The failure of New Coke still looms large in Coca-Cola's decision-making processes.

By Rachel Duran • April 28, 2016

Espresso drinks, machines dominate pod-based coffee. But adaptation may not be enough

U.S. retail unit sales of espresso coffee machines are predicted to grow by 18% from 2015 to 2020, though retail unit sales for coffee pod machines are expected to remain stagnant.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 25, 2016

Food waste to premium water: AquaBotanical offers potential lucrative opportunity

To create premium water brand AquaBotanical, Dr. Bruce Kambouris collected the water removed from fruits and vegetables when they are condensed into concentrate.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 22, 2016

North America leading region for organic drinks, ingredient opportunities abound: report

Three emerging trends will expand the organic drink market through 2020, Technavio’s research found.

By Rachel Duran • April 21, 2016

Coca-Cola fights for soda, but growth reported in still beverages

Coca-Cola remains unfazed and has continued making moves to solidify its soda portfolio.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 20, 2016

PepsiCo's newly named CIO quietly enhancing IT

The new recruit is likely to carry on the efforts of her predecessor, but is also expected to innovate operations.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 19, 2016

Green tea extract makes a splash in the energy drink market

The US energy drink market associates green tea extract with the benefit of being a "natural" ingredient – but where does the consumer stand? 

April 19, 2016

Ripple's technology and pea-based milk could disrupt plant-based dairy alternatives

All it takes is the claim of increased health benefits and sustainability to further disrupt the category.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 18, 2016

NYT: Jose Cuervo to take a shot — at an IPO

Speculation about an IPO for Jose Cuervo has surfaced off and on since 2006.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 18, 2016

Why manufacturers could embrace full-fat dairy again: study

This study adds to a growing body of evidence about the positive health effects of consuming dietary fat, including saturated fat.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 18, 2016

Breaking down PepsiCo's fizzy — and fizzling — Q1

Quarterly revenue fell nearly 3% due primarily to currency headwinds, which offset gains in Frito-Lay and beverages in North America.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 18, 2016

Keurig to launch new recyclable K-Cup, but environmental concerns remain

K-Cup production still produces a larger carbon footprint than traditional coffee production.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 18, 2016

Forest Service listens to concerns over renewing Nestle's CA water permit

Forest Service officials, local residents, and representatives of three environmental groups that sued the Forest Service in October attended the Thursday meeting. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 15, 2016

Small brewers face hops hardships

Prices of hops varieties, critical in craft brewing, have increased by 35% to 50% since last summer.

By Rachel Duran • April 14, 2016

CA soda tax pulled as legislation loses traction

Several soda tax bills have failed in Sacramento, in part due to heavy opposition from beverage industry giants.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 14, 2016

Micro-dairies? What small-batch milk can teach major dairy producers

Major dairy manufacturers are missing out on opportunities to capitalize on the appeal of small-batch milk produced locally.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 13, 2016

AB InBev chugs another craft brewery, Devils Backbone

The beer industry behemoth acquired three craft breweries in five days at the end of 2015 — a trend in line with the rest of the beer industry. 

By David Oliver • April 12, 2016

Diageo on the hunt for new chairman, company turnaround

A fresh pair of eyes outside of the company could be a smart bet for Diageo.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 12, 2016