Beverages: Page 42


  • Pwr Water
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    Vita Coco parent enters new functional beverage segment with Pwr Lift protein water

    All Market is soft-launching its new zero-sugar beverage on Amazon just weeks after reports of an upcoming IPO. 

    By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 15, 2021
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    Coca-Cola closing pair of bottling plants affecting nearly 500 workers

    The decision to shutter the facilities, expected in 2023, comes as the beverage giant says it is repositioning its portfolio to better respond to changing consumer tastes. 

    By Aug. 10, 2021
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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
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    PepsiCo and Boston Beer's Hard Mtn Dew to hit stores in February

    The beverage, which contains 100 calories and has 5% alcohol by volume, will be available in a limited number of states.

    By Updated Jan. 31, 2022
  • Jennifer Lopez is an investor in Super Coffee parent company Kitu Life.
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    Super Coffee parent company raises $106M to continue expansion

    The funding round, led by Durable Capital Partners and with participation from leaders from Boston Beer and Schnuck Markets, brings the startup's valuation to more than $500 million, Bloomberg reports.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Updated Dec. 6, 2021
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    Why Molson Coors is betting on special occasions as drinking habits evolve

    After cutting 11 brands from its economy portfolio, the beverage giant is focusing its marketing on relevant moments to drive its more premium products.

    By Asa Hiken • Aug. 6, 2021
  • The logo of Molson Coors' first spirit, Five Trail whiskey, which will be in some states in September 2021.
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    Molson Coors launches ultra-premium whiskey brand

    Five Trail, a blend of Colorado single-malt whiskey made with Coors malts and three bourbons, is the company's first foray into spirits and will hit shelves in some states next month.

    By Aug. 4, 2021
  • Danone Silk line
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    Danone prepares 'plant-based 2.0' platform

    The food giant is making taste and texture improvements to its oat, almond and soy milks, with new U.S. launches for Silk and So Delicious set for the second half of 2021.

    By Samantha Oller • Aug. 3, 2021
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    PepsiCo to sell Tropicana, other juice brands for $3.3B

    Private equity firm PAI Partners is picking up the well known names, and the soda company will retain a minority stake in the business.

    By Updated Aug. 3, 2021
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    Sponsored by Faravelli

    FiberJuice real fruit juice powders

    Eliminate the fiber, sugar, and weight management concerns surrounding fruit and vegetable juices.

    Aug. 2, 2021
  • Molson Coors to sunset 11 economy brands

    CEO Gavin Hattersley said the legacy alcohol company is moving toward more premiumization — his latest strategy to increase its sales and outlook.

    By July 30, 2021
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    Surge in coffee prices to a multi-year high could impact major CPGs

    Lower output of the commodity following frost in Brazil may squeeze manufacturers of the beverage, including Nestlé, J.M. Smucker and Coca-Cola.

    By Lauren Manning • July 29, 2021
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    Fresh off its IPO, stevia-sweetened soda maker Zevia aims for beverage dominance

    CEO Paddy Spence said his company, which competes against Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, LaCroix and Monster, is considering entering coffee and sports drinks.

    By July 28, 2021
  • Mark Schiller
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    Deep Dive

    The thrill-seeking, concert-loving CEO behind Hain's rapid turnaround

    Mark Schiller, whose rare blend of humor and business savvy played a part in reviving brands at PepsiCo and Pinnacle Foods, is immersed in his biggest challenge yet: Hain Celestial. 

    By July 27, 2021
  • NotCo uses an algorithm to create plant-based milk.
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    Plant-based NotCo gets $235M for expansion

    The funds bring the valuation of the Chilean company, which uses artificial intelligence to create realistic plant-based substitutes, to $1.5 billion.

    By July 26, 2021
  • Hain Celestial
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    Deep Dive

    Inside Hain Celestial's fight to regain its swagger

    Once a disjointed collection of brands and close to having its stock delisted, the organic and natural products leader has cut money-losing products, prioritized innovation and improved its credibility with retailers. 

    By July 26, 2021
  • The Good Crisp Company launched its Cheese Balls, which contain immune-boosting Wellmune.
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    Leftovers: Feel-good cheese balls offer a functional snack; Dogfish Head gets into plant-based ice cream

    The Good Crisp Company taps a clinically proven immune booster for its new offering, and Shrubbly adds some lift to vinegar-based beverages.  

    By Food Dive staff • July 23, 2021
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    Boston Beer overestimated demand for hard seltzer as once-hot category shows signs of slowing

    CEO Dave Burwick told analysts there are too many brands that are the same and not enough shelf space, leading to the prediction that some will be discontinued. 

    By July 23, 2021
  • Dole Fruitify
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    Dole expands into functional beverages and fruit bowls

    The company is offering immunity-boosting ingredients like turmeric and green tea extract in the new lines as consumer interest in health and wellness grows.

    By Lauren Manning • July 22, 2021
  • Van Leeuwen sold Kraft Macaroni & Cheese ice cream for National Ice Cream Day 2021.
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    Leftovers: Kraft Macaroni & Cheese enters the ice cream aisle; Coors Light crafts a game-winning brew

    The food company partners with Van Leeuwen to mix together two iconic comfort foods, and Johnsonville turns sausage into bacon-like strips.

    By Food Dive Staff • July 16, 2021
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    Boston Beer and Beam Suntory launch Sauza Agave Cocktails

    The beverages, created through a partnership to bring several of their products into the fastest-growing beverage alcohol segments, is the tequila brand's first RTD offering.  

    By Updated March 16, 2022
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    Oatly accused by short seller of overstating revenue and sustainability efforts

    Spruce Point Capital's 124-page report says it believes the Swedish company will never be profitable and that its stock could be 70% overvalued.

    By , July 14, 2021
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    PepsiCo says it's grabbing market share from Coca-Cola, smaller players

    CFO Hugh Johnston told CNBC the beverage giant is seeing strong demand for classic brands like Pepsi and Tropicana and new offerings like Mtn Dew Rise Energy. 

    By July 13, 2021
  • Coca-Cola, zero sugar
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    Coca-Cola changes taste of Zero Sugar to be more like Coke

    The flavor, which was achieved by tweaking the ingredient mix, also includes a new package design. The product will start hitting U.S. shelves this month.

    By July 13, 2021
  • Image of Cutwater Spirits "Cut Out" campaign
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    Deep Dive

    As canned cocktails boom, brands eyeing longevity face new marketing challenges

    The explosive category is nearing an inflection point that will force companies to focus on deepening brand identity and targeting millennial drinkers.

    By Asa Hiken • July 12, 2021
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    Sponsored by Flavor Producers

    Crafting flavors naturally for health and wellness

    Improving the health and wellness options for food and beverage products or dietary supplements is a growing consumer interest following COVID-19.

    July 12, 2021