Target hopes shoppers raise a glass to its new $5 private label wine

The retailer is extending its cheap chic image to its grocery department with the introduction of an exclusive, value-oriented collection that includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio.

By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 29, 2017

Coca-Cola debuts new water fountain with flavor upgrades

The PureFill, which offers Dasani-branded water for free, features a location app, cashless payment option and other perks aimed at college students.

By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 29, 2017

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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

The rosé trend has turned spirits pink

The rosé craze among millennials continues to spark more creative pink drinks from beverage manufacturers and prompt retailers to highlight rosé displays in stores.

By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 25, 2017

Peet's Coffee part of $7.5M investment in Revive Kombucha

The funding will help the drinks maker, known for its Boogie Down, Spring Fling and Wild Ginger beverages, expand its brewing capabilities and distribution.

By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 25, 2017

Craft beer sales sputter following years of rapid growth

Revenue in the space popular with millennials is declining amid market saturation, growing interest in spirits and the purchase of companies by big breweries.

By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 24, 2017

Smucker's cuts earnings outlook as lower Folgers sales weigh on business

The manufacturer, best known for its jams and jellies, posted sales 4% lower than a year ago with income down 20%.

By Megan Poinski • Aug. 24, 2017

Innovative beverage can features built-in straw

Product packaging with innovative features and functionality could give beverage makers a leg up in a hyper-competitive market.

By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 22, 2017

Welch's re-launches soda, including grape-flavored fan favorite

As beverage makers race to reformulate the bubbly drink with less sugar and more natural sweeteners, the juice manufacturer's fruit flavors could give it a competitive health halo. 

By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 22, 2017

Philadelphia's soda tax increases sales outside the city limits, study finds

The sugary beverage surcharge, which has been collected since the beginning of the year, has not significantly changed consumption habits as shoppers look for other ways to buy the drinks.

By Megan Poinski • Aug. 22, 2017

Digital transformation for food manufacturing — a recipe for success

With companies under pressure to get new products to market faster, Jerry Browning, a senior advisor at IFS North America, has advice on how to make that happen. 

By Jerry Browning • Aug. 22, 2017

Nestle's Poland Spring bottled water is awash in fraud controversy

A class-action lawsuit claims the beverage maker uses common ground water, which differs from the sourcing depicted in the product's name, label and marketing campaigns.

By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 21, 2017

Sparkling Ice crested the fizzy water wave, but will it survive as its luster fades?

The popular beverage, made with an artificial sweetener, now faces the challenge of integrating cleaner labels.

By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 18, 2017

PepsiCo seeks to patent stevia production process

The beverage giant has uncovered a low-cost method to produce Reb M, a less bitter and more sugary-tasting strain of the plant-based sweetener.

By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 17, 2017

Bai Brands ditches quirky past to focus on more mature future

The change by the flavored water maker is a difficult one for owner Dr Pepper Snapple because it risks tarnishing the hip image that made the brand cool in the first place.

By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 16, 2017

As trade negotiations with Canada loom, FDA allows ultrafiltered milk's use in cheese

This represents a win for U.S. dairy farmers, who have struggled with oversupply issues because of fewer exports.

By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 16, 2017

Skip the coffee shop: International Delight launches One Touch Latte

The specialty creamer can be used to turn the morning staple into a latte-style beverage — but will consumers get past the ingredients list and unorthodox drink?

By Caitlin Mannering • Aug. 16, 2017

A sure sign of fall: Pumpkin spice returns to grocery shelves

Starbucks leads the way into the seasonal flavor deluge with an RTD beverage and ground coffee. 

By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 15, 2017

'Healthier' sports drink maker Kill Cliff attracts outside investor

The investment by Sunrise Strategic Partners gives it a stake in a beverage with low-calories, no sugar and a clean ingredient label — areas popular with consumers.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 15, 2017

Constellation Brands expands reach into craft brews with Funky Buddha buy

The acquisition, which boosts Constellation's presence in the high-end beer segment, follows its takeover of Ballast Point for nearly $1 billion in 2015.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 14, 2017

Chemical in turmeric attracting interest in food and beverage use

The popular spice is already found in organic coconut milk, chocolate and other items with more products expected to include the ingredient in the coming years.

By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 10, 2017

Could alcohol-free beer give the industry a much-needed buzz?

Specialty brews are growing increasingly popular with health-conscious consumers and those worried about the problems that can occur when drinking.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 10, 2017

Monster Beverage sees strong Q2, but future growth could be slowing

The energy drink company's gross sales increased 9.8% to $1.04 billion from a year earlier, but segment and supply challenges loom on the horizon.

By Megan Poinski • Aug. 9, 2017

Dean Foods' earnings disappoint as grocery wars take toll

The dairy giant saw a steep drop in gross profits, net income and earnings per share over last year as milk volumes decline and retail stores invest in private labels.

By Megan Poinski • Aug. 8, 2017

Coke turns search for new sweetener into public contest

Coca-Cola is asking researchers outside the company to find an ingredient that mimics the flavor of sugar. The winner will take home a $1 million prize.

By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 7, 2017

Japan's Sapporo expands US presence with Anchor Brewing purchase

The acquisition of the craft brewer could indicate the market for the specialty beer has reached a saturation point and players need deep-pocketed partners to remain competitive.

By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 4, 2017