Is a boost in soda sales realistic for Coca-Cola?

CEO Muhtar Kent says he plans to pursue more sales of its flagship products to bounce back from sluggish earnings.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 19, 2015

California group requests emergency powdered alcohol ban

The state is the largest market for alcohol, according to Alcohol Justice, and could join several other states considering bans on powdered alcohol.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 19, 2015

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

Bud Light's St. Patrick's Day tweet stirs controversy

Followers were not amused with the joke alluding to consent.

By Wendy Parish • March 18, 2015

The latest in the alcohol space

From mini-samples to citrus pairings, alcohol is making headlines this week. Plus, some retail tid-bits you might've missed.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 18, 2015

Coca-Cola names new CPO

This change becomes effective April 1.

By David Oliver • March 17, 2015

Market share, environmental concerns brewing for Keurig

When plastic pods can circle the earth several times in a year, that may be great for a company but a problem for the environment.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 17, 2015

Craft beer taps more of the beer market

The craft beer industry saw growth across the board with more volume market share, breweries, higher retail dollar value, and more.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 16, 2015

PepsiCo, ADM have sweet announcements

From a new partnership and investment to a zero-calorie sweetener, these companies have plenty to be happy about.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 16, 2015

Mountain Dew to 'shine' in a new light

PepsiCo's soda brand will have soon have a clear version that contains real sugar.

By David Oliver • March 13, 2015

mix1 has 'No Fear' pursuing an acquisition's letter of intent

The "No Fear" energy drink brand will likely enjoy a larger distribution network thanks to the intended acquisition.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 13, 2015

US regulators OK powdered alcohol sales

Could alcohol in powdered form be the food industry's next big thing?

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 12, 2015

SABMiller looking to make moves on African beer market

With a growing population and number of drinkers in the region, Africa is a prime target for international brewers like SABMiller.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 11, 2015

Colorado could pass a pseudo ban on powdered alcohol

Powdered alcohol has generated some concerned opposition and is not yet federally approved.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 10, 2015

Coca-Cola exec to exit

It's a major time of change for the brand as a whole.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 10, 2015

Coke vending machines accepting Apple Pay to increase

By the end of 2015, there will be 100,000 Coke vending machines taking Apple Pay.

By David Oliver • March 9, 2015

Coca-Cola brands to see new packaging in Europe

The company hopes the new looks will streamline its many different brands.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 5, 2015

Brown-Forman reports mixed earnings over ice

The company saw highs and lows in its brands' underlying net sales.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 5, 2015

PepsiCo, Coca-Cola Hellenic to shut down one Russian plant each

This comes as Russia faces economic troubles.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 3, 2015

Monster releases scary good earnings report

The company saw a massive surge in various numbers in its earnings report, despite recent controversy.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 27, 2015

SodaStream's earnings bubble with highs and lows

The company reported a 25% dip in revenue.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 26, 2015

Calling all craft: A sip into the craft beer world

With Anheuser-Busch InBev's latest acquisition in the works, what does that mean for the craft beer industry?

By David Oliver • Feb. 25, 2015

The new ways we'll drink Coke and Pepsi in 2015

The last time the soda industry went through a level of change like this was when the beverage moved from soda fountains to the kitchen fridge.

By Paul Conley • Dec. 23, 2014