Drinking yogurts, fermented beverages take on new focus, formats, and markets

Emphasis on the health aspects opens up the global market, where launch numbers have increased in the past five years, according to a report by Innova Market Insights.

By Rachel Duran • Jan. 13, 2016

Why beverage industry lawsuits are increasing

From trademark disputes to making "misleading" claims, beverage industry lawsuits are growing as the market becomes saturated with more players.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 11, 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.  

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UK's new alcohol recommendations more severe than US

The U.K. reduced its recommended weekly alcohol consumption for men while keeping women's recommendations the same.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 11, 2016

'Drink water' recommendation slips into USDA tip sheet

The message is found at the bottom-right corner of a USDA infographic that complements the Dietary Guidelines, but public health advocates were hoping for water's inclusion on the USDA's MyPlate graphic.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 11, 2016

MillerCoors to release new hard soda brand, Henry's Hard Soda

This announcement, along with AB InBev's recent launch of Best Damn Brewing, prove that hard soda isn't relegated to just the craft beer community.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 7, 2016

KonaRed facing claim over distribution agreement: report

According to BevNET, Splash Beverage filed the claim against KonaRed, which recently ended the two companies' distribution, sales, and marketing partnership.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 5, 2016

12 key food and beverage industry predictions for 2016

Will 2016 be a year of more unprecedented change? The industry tells us where they think it's heading.

By David Oliver • Jan. 4, 2016

Coca-Cola nutrition efforts sponsorship called into question — again

The company donated $1 million to the University of Colorado for the formation of the Global Energy Balance Network but also another $550,000 directly to the organization's president, according to The Denver Post.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 3, 2016

Honest Tea removing Trump quotes from bottle caps

The company's co-founder said the decision has nothing to do with Trump's presidential bid.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 29, 2015

Diageo aims to reduce flavor varieties, lure millennials back to Smirnoff

Turning around Smirnoff could help spur net sales overall, which have been lagging in the U.S. the past two years.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 23, 2015

AB InBev announces (another) craft brewery acquisition — Breckenridge Brewery

This marks AB InBev's third craft brewery acquisition in five days.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 22, 2015

Boston Beer names Kraft exec as next CFO

Frank Smalla had been Kraft's senior vice president of finance and served the company for two decades.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 21, 2015

AB InBev to purchase sixth craft brewery, Four Peaks Brewing

Four Peaks is Arizona's largest craft brewery and expects to produce 70,000 barrels of beer in 2015.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 21, 2015

Sierra Mist to become 'Mist Twst' in major brand overhaul

This is just the latest in a series of changes since the brand launched in 2000, but this time, the focus will be primarily on flavor messaging.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 18, 2015

AB InBev launches Best Damn Brewing

The new brand's debut product is Best Damn Root Beer, AB InBev's first hard root beer.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 16, 2015

PepsiCo's latest health plays: Organic Gatorade, retooled vending machines

These announcements follow other similar moves this year, including a non-GMO label for Tropicana varieties and aspartame-free Diet Pepsi.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 15, 2015

It's Crystal clear: Crystal Pepsi is back for a limited time

Over the summer, the company hinted that it could be bringing the '90s soda variety back after an "enthusiastic" social media campaign from Crystal Pepsi fans.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 9, 2015

AB InBev lights up smart Oculto bottles

The company is embracing the Internet of Things in marketing campaigns, including Oculto and the Bud-E Fridge.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 8, 2015

How an investment group hopes to brew up profits around the Keurig deal

Can JAB help revamp Keurig? Or will it leave it out in the "Kold?"

By David Oliver • Dec. 7, 2015

Investor group to buy Keurig for $13.9B

The company has seen consistent sales declines in previous quarters and its shares dipped more than 60% in value this year.

By David Oliver • Dec. 7, 2015

Mountain Dew revives Mtn Dew Pitch Black with limited supply

Reintroducing throwback brands has been a strategy for several soda companies this year.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 3, 2015

Move over, US — Chile, Mexico ahead in global sugary drink consumption

Sugary drinks in Chile (No. 1) sell at a rate of about 190 calories per person each day versus just below 160 calories per person every day in the U.S. (No. 3).

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 2, 2015

AB InBev secures NBA content rights with sponsorship extension

AB InBev, which serves as the official beer sponsor for the NBA and the NFL, has now extended its deals with both leagues.

By David Kirkpatrick • Dec. 2, 2015

Coca-Cola-backed nonprofit ceasing operations

The Global Energy Balance Network's announcement comes amid controversy regarding its relationship with the beverage giant.

By David Oliver • Dec. 1, 2015

PepsiCo Creator division develops immersive creative experiences

The company hopes to foster engagement with consumers through the intersections of art and disruptive technology, such as with the Pepsi Art Dome currently being showcased at festivals.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 1, 2015