Beverages: Page 7

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    Celsius buys energy drink rival Alani Nu for $1.8B

    The purchase allows Celsius to add a fast-growing beverage popular with young women while better positioning it to compete against rivals Red Bull and Monster.

    By • Feb. 20, 2025
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    The Weekly Sip: Plant-based milk brands shake up category

    In other beverage news, sparkling water brand Aura Bora is setting its sights on growth with its acquisition by an investment fund.

    By Food Dive staff • Feb. 20, 2025
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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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    Heineken, Molson Coors tout premium and nonalcoholic brews as beer struggles

    Traditional giants are prioritizing pricier craft brands to secure growth in the flailing category.

    By • Feb. 19, 2025
  • A can of Coca-Cola's Simply Pop prebiotic soda.
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    Coca-Cola enters trendy prebiotic soda market with Simply Pop

    The drink, which contains fiber for gut health and Vitamin C and zinc for immunity support, pits the beverage giant against fast-growing upstarts Olipop and Poppi.

    By • Feb. 18, 2025
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    Nestlé largely ‘immune’ to tariff impact, CEO says

    While the Nespresso maker is closely watching global trade and tariffs, it benefits from having regional production facilities.

    By • Feb. 13, 2025
  • A new beer launched through a partnership between Dogfish Head and Grateful Dead
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    The Weekly Sip: Dogfish Head, Grateful Dead partner on IPA | Anheuser-Busch slices into strawberry cocktail

    In other beverage news, actress Hailee Steinfeld teamed up with a Mexican beer maker on a line of RTD margaritas.

    By • Feb. 13, 2025
  • A line of people form outside of Welch's Zero Bodega pop-up experience in New York City
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    Q&A

    Why Welch’s is embracing experiential marketing as it expands into alcohol

    CMO Scott Utke discusses how the grape growing giant is looking to better appeal to groups like millennials with new offerings that go beyond juice or fruit snacks.

    By Peter Adams • Feb. 13, 2025
  • Cans of Olipop soda.
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    Olipop valued at nearly $2B following latest funding round

    The prebiotic soda offering is the top non-alcoholic brand in the U.S. by dollar sales and unit growth, according to the company.

    By • Feb. 12, 2025
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    Coke rolls out an ice cream truck to boost new orange cream flavor

    Soundtracked by Mariah Carey’s “Fantasy,” ads for the latest launch tap into childhood nostalgia.

    By Chris Kelly • Feb. 11, 2025
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    Sleepytime Tea owner Hain Celestial explores sale of personal care brands

    The segment generated about 3% of the company’s net sales during its most recent quarter, with the majority of its business coming from snacks, beverages and meal prep.

    By • Feb. 10, 2025
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    Dr Pepper launches Blackberry flavor

    The extension is the first permanent offering since Strawberries & Cream in 2023 and comes as its parent company launches twists on other brands including 7UP and A&W.

    By • Feb. 10, 2025
  • 2 Ball aluminum cups branded for Bud Light and Super Bowl LIV against the backdrop of Hard Rock Stadium
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    Ball buys Florida can maker, plans Oregon plant

    The packaging company is gaining a Southeast facility through a $160 million deal and will build a plant in the Pacific Northwest to better align with customer needs.

    By Maria Rachal • Feb. 7, 2025
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    Ingredion invests $100M in Indianapolis plant to grow texture business

    The facility will also install modernized equipment to improve efficiency and reliability while reducing its greenhouse gas emissions.

    By • Feb. 6, 2025
  • Cans of Jones Soda's prebiotic beverage Pop Jones.
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    The Weekly Sip: Jones Soda changes up C-suite, again | Absolut cracks open RTD cocktail varieties

    In other beverage news, Celsius is tapping into the nostalgia of roller rinks and arcades with its latest energy drink flavor.

    By • Feb. 6, 2025
  • Bottles of Don Julio line several bar shelves.
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    Guinness owner Diageo says it could lose $200M in profits from tariffs

    The company is warning investors of the potential impact — if tariffs take effect next month — on the spirits business’ bottom line.

    By • Feb. 5, 2025
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    PepsiCo to focus on value, healthier offerings amid slump in snacks

    CEO Ramon Laguarta said the Doritos maker hasn’t seen a “direct impact” from GLP-1 medications despite higher consumer interest in health and wellness.

    By • Feb. 5, 2025
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    Opinion

    How Super Bowl brand extensions can fuel big-time growth

    The event has proven to be ideal for Budweiser and other brands to launch new offerings, writes Patricia Manos with Curion. But unless done right, these campaigns could become a high-profile flop.

    By Patricia Manos • Feb. 5, 2025
  • In this photo illustration, bottles of Modelo Especial beer sit on a table.
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    Mexican beer, Kentucky bourbon: Alcohol caught in the crosshairs of Trump tariff threats

    A brewing North American trade war could raise prices of iconic brands like Modelo and Don Julio.

    By • Feb. 4, 2025
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    Kraft Heinz reintroduces Capri Sun bottles, but won’t replace juice pouches

    The 12-ounce container, the equivalent of two pouches, will be sold at convenience stores, grocery stores and vending machines.

    By • Updated Feb. 5, 2025
  • Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responds to U.S. tariffs on Feb. 1, 2025.
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    Canada pauses tariffs on US food and alcohol after Trump delays trade action

    Retaliatory tariffs would have targeted $155 billion worth of American goods including beef, pork, orange juice, coffee and spirits.

    By Edwin Lopez • Updated Feb. 3, 2025
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    Diageo to build $415M alcohol plant in Alabama

    The Guinness maker is expanding operations in the South, saying the facility will improve its sustainability footprint and reduce transportation times.

    By • Feb. 3, 2025
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    Nestlé opens $675M beverage factory, distribution center in Arizona

    The facility, which is creating 300 jobs, will produce creamers for several brands, including Coffee mate, Natural Bliss and Starbucks. 

    By • Jan. 31, 2025
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    What food and beverage stakeholders need to know for 2025

    Analysts say the adoption of GLP-1 drugs, the expansion of AI and the growth of multi-billion-dollar M&A deals chart an unpredictable path for the industry this year.

    By Food Dive staff • Jan. 31, 2025
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    Molson Coors buys minority stake in Fever-Tree mixers

    The Coors Light manufacturer’s 8.5% stake in the nonalcoholic carbonated mixer further builds on its long-term strategy of increasing its exposure beyond beer.

    By • Jan. 31, 2025
  • Cans of Dunkin' Cold Foam Creamers
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    The Weekly Sip: Dunkin’ levels up at-home coffee with cold foam | White wine outpaces red

    In other beverage news, Suntory is shaking up its RTD cocktail lineup with a bar-inspired Lemon Drop Martini.

    By Food Dive staff • Jan. 30, 2025