Beverages: Page 93
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Retrieved from Coca-Cola on April 20, 2017
Coke partners with chefs and foodies to put the soda on more dinner menus
As part of its “Serve with a Coca-Cola” campaign, the beverage giant is hoping this effort will reinvigorate a brand losing ground with health-conscious consumers.
By Keith Loria • May 2, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Sam Adams founder urges DOJ to crack down on craft brew takeovers by beer giants
The U.S. beer market is already a "duopoly" in which Molson Coors and AB InBev control 90% of production — and the government should stop any further consolidation from occurring, according to Jim Koch.
By Christopher Doering • May 1, 2017 -
Trendline
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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Why a former dairy changed itself into a nut milk company
After closing its doors last fall, Elmhurst Dairy reinvented itself by embracing consumer demand for plant-based beverage products.
By Keith Loria • May 1, 2017 -
Deep Dive
PepsiCo CEO: We're holding off on a big acquisition — for now
“There isn’t a large company that we have not looked at,” Indra Nooyi, chairwoman and CEO of PepsiCo, said at the Beverage Forum in Chicago.
By Christopher Doering • April 28, 2017 -
Evolving views of healthy eating strain CPG sales
Major manufacturers are especially feeling the pinch as consumers are more likely to turn to "healthier" versions of their favorites from smaller upstart companies.
By Keith Loria • April 28, 2017 -
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PepsiCo's Q1 earnings bubble over analyst expectations
The beverage giant posted earnings of $1.32 billion, an uptick analysts say stems from cost-cutting efforts and strong snack performance.
By Emma Liem Beckett • April 26, 2017 -
Bai boosts Dr Pepper Snapple's earnings
The beverage company's sales posted a slight increase — $1.51 billion for the quarter, compared to $1.49 billion last year — as the investment in the superfruit drink appears to be paying off.
By Keith Loria • April 26, 2017 -
Coca-Cola to escalate cost cuts as earnings fizzle
The report comes as James Quincey takes over as CEO next week with a promise to remake the iconic soda maker into "a total beverage company."
By Christopher Doering • April 25, 2017 -
Deep Dive
A Balancing Act: Does getting acquired tarnish the health halo of better-for-you brands?
As major manufacturers add smaller brands to their portfolios, they can either use them to boost their potential or contribute to their demise.
By Keith Loria • April 24, 2017 -
Study: Researchers link artificially sweetened sodas to increased risk of dementia and stroke
While the data suggest a possible tie between diet soda and health risks, the findings do not definitively connect the beverage to these illnesses.
By Caroline Macdonald • April 24, 2017 -
Study: Berkeley soda tax reduced sales of sugary drinks 10%
In its first year, the California city's tax raised $1.4 million for child nutrition and community health programs, researchers found.
By Keith Loria • April 21, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Hemp foods seek high that so far has been largely elusive
Sales of hemp food products surged 44% to $129 million in 2016, but the nascent industry remains saddled with regulatory hurdles and challenges in educating the public.
By Christopher Doering • April 20, 2017 -
Coke uses data on shoppers' smartphones to lure them to the beverage aisle
The flashy signage uses a mix of Google Cloud technologies to offer brand campaign videos, store-specific promotions or app-guided shopping lists tailored to individuals that pass by.
By Keith Loria • April 20, 2017 -
Perfect strangers? Dean and Kraft Heinz partner for new campaign
The new marketing promotion will include in-store presence, special product labels and social media outreach.
By Keith Loria • April 20, 2017 -
Connecticut is latest state to consider soda tax
The proposal, which is under review by the state legislature, would add a penny-per-ounce tax to drinks with high-calorie sweeteners.
By Keith Loria • April 19, 2017 -
Harris Teeter and Shipt expand grocery delivery business to include beer and wine
Beginning April 20, more than 1.5 million households in the Raleigh and Durham areas will gain access to alcohol along with groceries from the supermarket chain.
By Keith Loria • April 17, 2017 -
Hybrid drinks may juice up a declining sector
Consumers searching for nutrition on the go are turning to value-added beverages, with 49% demanding blends with vitamins and minerals.
By Keith Loria • April 13, 2017 -
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Pepsi: The choice of the Kraft Heinz generation?
After getting rebuffed in its pursuit of Unilever, analysts speculate the soda maker or Mondelez could be its next acquisition target.
By Keith Loria • April 13, 2017 -
WhiteWave calls lawsuits challenging the definition of almond milk 'nonsense'
The organic-food producer asserts its Silk Almondmilk has "equal or superior nutritional qualities" to the traditional dairy product.
By Keith Loria • April 12, 2017 -
New Cold Pressure Council promotes HPP
The new industry group seeks to make the high tech preservation process available to any manufacturer.
By Keith Loria • April 11, 2017 -
Surf's up: Ocean Spray hopes new drinks catch a wave
The maker of juices and snacks has introduced a trio of premium non-alcohol drinks made with real fruit juice.
By Keith Loria • April 11, 2017 -
C-stores are selling more snacks, drinks and prepared foods than ever
The industry set a record with $233 billion worth of in-store sales in 2016, according to the National Association of Convenience Stores.
By Jeff Wells • April 10, 2017 -
Brewery salutes Cap'n Crunch with new cereal-infused beer
Slumbrew has created a hybrid that’s made with berries from the popular breakfast food.
By Keith Loria • April 10, 2017 -
New premium Mtn Dew drinks will be launched at Coachella
The Label Series features herbal and citrus bitters and comes in citrus-flavored White Label and apple-kiwi Green Label, following the successful launch of dark berry Black Label last year.
By Keith Loria • April 7, 2017 -
IRI's top 10 new products show consumers are OK with small
About 80% of the top-ranking brands were from small- and mid-sized- manufacturers, representing 64% of all sales.
By Keith Loria • April 6, 2017
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