Coca-Cola vows to collect, recycle its packaging by 2030

The beverage maker also said it would increase its consumption of reused material and make "better bottles" by developing plant-based resins or reducing the amount of plastic it uses.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 19, 2018

Will hemp-infused iced tea create a buzz in the marketplace?

Phivida created the beverage for consumers who want cannabinoid-based treatments without the psychotropic side effects of THC.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 17, 2018

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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

Heineken looks to grow sales of Red Stripe following $16M investment

The new equipment will allow the Jamaican brewery to increase its exports to 26,000 cases per day, or 5 million annually.  

By Cassie Chew • Jan. 16, 2018

PepsiCo pushes nostalgia, taps Cindy Crawford for throwback Super Bowl ad

This year's 30-second spot will highlight three of the company's namesake sodas: Pepsi, Diet Pepsi and Pepsi Zero Sugar. Will the response be enough to revive flat segment sales? 

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 12, 2018

Can different packaging protect milk from LED damage?

Cornell University researchers found artificial light can cause off-flavors in the beverage, prompting some dairy producers to bottle their product in amber-colored jugs to protect it from exposure. 

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 11, 2018

Diet Coke debuts new flavors, design in effort to appeal to millennials

While the relaunch will include new flavors and a different can design, Coca-Cola said it will not change the taste of the zero-calorie soda introduced in 1982.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 11, 2018

Molson Coors acquires 290-year old cider maker Aspall

The beverage giant, known for its signature brews as well as Milwaukee's Best and Blue Moon, has seen its beer business slow as consumers flock to spirits and craft products.

By Cassie Chew • Jan. 10, 2018

Marijuana startups spark competition with alcohol companies in California

Makers of pot-infused beverages and other cannabis-related products are targeting Golden State consumers after recreational marijuana became legal on January 1. 

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 9, 2018

Constellation Brands invests in premium brandy and rum craft distillers

The beverage maker's minority stakes in Copper & Kings and The Real McCoy Spirits could reinvigorate growth in an area that has been a challenge for the company.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 9, 2018

Non-dairy milk sales surge as shoppers sour on the popular cow-based alternative

One bright spot for the struggling industry is growing demand for whole and flavored milk, the fastest-growing category in the segment.

By Cassie Chew • Jan. 8, 2018

Constellation beer sales shine, but wine and spirits fall

The company's portfolio of Mexican brews — including Corona, Modelo Especial and Pacifico — continue to grow margins and market share, benefiting from a growing Hispanic population.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 5, 2018

Omega-3 enriched milk by microalgae-fed cows could boost food nutrition

The essential fat has been shown to lower the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and depression, improve mental health and enhance a child's learning ability.

By Cassie Chew • Jan. 4, 2018

JUST Water to debut organic flavor-infused water, more paper-based cartons

The company's CEO said the new products are being rolled out in response to the growing paper-based water packaging market, which he stated is expanding faster than plastic bottles.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 4, 2018

Shoppers pay $37 for 'raw' water as natural food movement grows

The premium beverage space is seeing numerous upstarts try new concepts, including unfiltered varieties. 

By Erika Kincaid • Jan. 3, 2018

Sales of organic milk sour as plant-based varieties grow

The same consumers who spurred growth of this dairy product are now reaching for other options, leaving suppliers to scale back output and find ways to use their existing surplus.

By Erika Kincaid • Jan. 3, 2018

Bottled water sales gushing as beverage maintains popularity with consumers

The beverage shows no sign of losing its top spot as the public increasingly looks to healthier alternatives.

By Cassie Chew • Dec. 22, 2017

Could adaptogens become the next kombucha?

The plant extracts purport to have health-boosting qualities, but marketing their benefits may prove difficult for some manufacturers.

By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 21, 2017

Personalized beverages expected to be even trendier in 2018

The new year is expected to bring products that are less traditional and more adaptable, functional, sustainable and visually appealing.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 21, 2017

A new dimension: The 3-D-printed cup embedded with energy drink ingredients

California-based Smart Cups claims its proprietary technology is "poised to completely disrupt the future of beverage manufacturing and delivery."

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 20, 2017

Meijer will add Wahlburgers restaurants next to select stores

The partnership closely follows fellow Midwestern retailer Hy-Vee's deal to operate 26 of the popular burger chain's locations. 

By Pamela DeLoatch • Dec. 18, 2017

Vita Coco debuts new coconut milk beverage

The product, which includes cream and water from the drupe, would compete with alternative options made from soy, almonds and rice that are popular with consumers.

By Cassie Chew • Dec. 15, 2017

Soylent taps new CEO as it explores brick-and-mortar expansion

President Bryan Crowley, who has held senior level positions at KeVita, Pabst Brewing Company, Mars and Anheuser-Busch, will replace company founder Rob Rhinehart. 

By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 13, 2017

Bigelow Benefits teas tout function over flavor

Customers who are interested in what food can do for them — not just what it tastes like — are likely the target audience for this new line.

By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 8, 2017

Anheuser-Busch revs up an order of Tesla Semi trucks

The manufacturer of Budweiser and Bud Light has ordered 40 of the new vehicles to help move beer shipments from breweries to wholesalers.

By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 8, 2017

Brown-Forman raises a glass to surging spirit sales

The maker of Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey said it's benefiting from growth in the U.S. and overseas, where demand for its products has been increasing for several years. 

By Cassie Chew • Dec. 7, 2017