Beverages: Page 91
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Deliv joins same-day delivery space for alcohol
The expansion into beer, wine and spirits comes a month after the company entered the grocery and meal kit business.
By Christopher Doering • June 14, 2017 -
Smirnoff mocks Trump's Russia scandals in new ad
The campaign features an image of the vodka brand's bottle with the text: "Made in America. But we'd be happy to talk about our ties to Russia under oath."
By Emma Liem Beckett • June 13, 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.
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Study: Soda taxes likely to spread to other urban areas
Researchers found the measures are likely to pass in areas with more Democrats, where there is financial support for the initiative and leaders stress potential health benefits.
By Megan Poinski • June 12, 2017 -
Craft breweries balk after AB InBev takes stake in RateBeer website
The network publishes reviews and stories about the popular beverage, which some feel could be unfairly influenced following the investment by the beer giant.
By Christopher Doering • June 12, 2017 -
Do consumers care about the source of DHA in their organic milk?
Horizon's popular milk, which is high in omega-3 fatty acids, is enriched with non-organic algal oil.
By Caroline Macdonald • June 8, 2017 -
J.M. Smucker profit falls on lower coffee and pet food sales
The maker of syrups, peanut butter and its namesake jellies said it would cut $100 million more in costs, bringing its total to $450 million by its fiscal year 2020.
By Christopher Doering • June 8, 2017 -
Study: Vitamin fortification can cause off flavors in dairy milk
Researchers from North Carolina State and Cornell University found consumers were able to detect taste differences in enriched drinks.
By Emma Liem Beckett • June 8, 2017 -
Jack Daniel's parent Brown-Forman's posts drop in Q4 sales and profits
The spirits giant said earnings fell $378 million from a year ago, but the company is optimistic its investments will pay off in its fiscal year 2018.
By Emma Liem Beckett • June 7, 2017 -
US and Mexico strike sugar deal, averting a potential trade war
American producers of the sweetener have refused to endorse the agreement between the North American trading partners, increasing the chance the pact could collapse.
By Christopher Doering • June 7, 2017 -
Seattle becomes latest city to pass tax on soda and other sugary beverages
The measure, which follows similar action in Philadelphia, San Francisco and Oakland, is expected to generate $15 million per year for local nutrition programs.
By Emma Liem Beckett • June 6, 2017 -
As health concerns grow, juice sales to fall 7% between 2016 and 2021
Consumer concerns about the beverage's high sugar content and lack of fiber are contributing to the declines, according to Mintel.
By Emma Liem Beckett • June 5, 2017 -
Report: Philadelphia soda tax not bringing in as much money as expected
The figures put the city $20 million behind its goal of raising $46 million in fees during fiscal 2017 with two months to go.
By Keith Loria • June 2, 2017 -
Craft soda sales buck downward slide in carbonated beverage category
Craft soda sales, which reached $541 million in 2016, have attracted the attention of small bottlers as well as big giants like Coca-Cola and PepsiCo.
By Keith Loria • June 2, 2017 -
Can a new ingredient change negative perceptions of carrageenan?
Cargill's new ingredient is created from cultivated seaweed, starting a new push for developments in the controversial ingredient sector.
By Megan Poinski • June 1, 2017 -
Retrieved from PepsiCo on September 27, 2016
Research backs probiotics for better digestion of plant proteins
Ganeden's probiotic strain GanedenBC30 was originally developed for immune and digestive support, but research suggests it may have additional uses.
By Caroline Macdonald • June 1, 2017 -
Aldi's award-winning $8 rosé showcases private-label success
An inexpensive bottle of wine has been named one of the world's best.
By Keith Loria • June 1, 2017 -
Will consumers raise a glass to an alcoholic health beverage?
Described as the world's first nutritious alcoholic beverage, the COCO Cocktail from Healthy Beverages adds vitamins and minerals to the drink.
By Keith Loria • June 1, 2017 -
Lavazza boosts presence in organic, fair-trade coffee with latest North American deal
The acquisition of Kicking Horse Coffee expands the Italian beverage maker's efforts to grow in the U.S. and Canada.
By Keith Loria • May 31, 2017 -
Unusual flavors on the menu at Sweets & Snacks Expo
Mesquite-flavored cotton candy and cinnamon-flavored bean chips are just a few of the products featuring unique twists on traditional tastes.
By Keith Loria • May 31, 2017 -
Retrieved from Coca-Cola on April 20, 2017
Coca-Cola's latest packaging play delivers access to music festivals
Bottles attached with removable wristbands drove a sales lift of 11% in their targeted region.
By David Kirkpatrick , Peter Adams • May 30, 2017 -
Budweiser bringing patriotic labels back this summer
The beer manufacturer also will debut a new bottle in camouflage, and feature on its products the U.S. motto “E Pluribus Unum” and lyrics to the Star-Spangled Banner.
By Keith Loria • May 26, 2017 -
Butter-infused coffee maker Bulletproof secures $19M in funding
The trendy coffee company plans to use the money to launch new products and expand its presence in e-commerce and brick-and-mortar locations.
By Keith Loria • May 26, 2017 -
Dollar General seeks to differentiate itself with summer brand exclusives
The discount chain will carry one-of-a-kind products including Oreo Mississippi Mud Pie cookies and a Coca-Cola can series honoring military veterans.
By Keith Loria • May 25, 2017 -
What does it take to become the 'next kale'?
Author David Sax told the New Hope Network that the superfood's rise to fame was driven by three factors: versatility, availability and cultural significance.
By Keith Loria • May 24, 2017 -
Beer creates 2.2M jobs, contributes $350B to the economy
The industry's is responsible for an amount equal to about 1.9% of the nation's GDP — and that impact is not likely to diminish.
By Keith Loria • May 24, 2017
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