Beverages: Page 95
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Report: Americans prefer imported beer
Mexican imports posted the strongest growth in 2016, with volume increases of 10.9% and dollar sales of 13.8%.
By Christopher Doering • March 10, 2017 -
Is Bai Brands the next Snapple?
The Dr Pepper Snapple Group is positioning Bai as a priority brand to target affluent, well-educated millennials who want a healthier alternative to soda.
By Emma Liem Beckett • March 10, 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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In bid to sweeten sales, Coke app accelerates distribution to small retailers
The beverage giant would allow mom-and-pop businesses to request soda from local distributors, which would then bid to fulfill the order.
By Christopher Doering • March 8, 2017 -
PA Food Merchants: More job cuts coming because of soda tax
The supermarket and c-store association estimates that beverage sales have dropped 27% since the tax took effect on Jan. 1.
By Keith Loria • March 8, 2017 -
Craft beer sales take a hit from marijuana and wine
A study found that 82% of adults said they would stop drinking beer altogether if marijuana was legally available.
By Emma Liem Beckett • March 7, 2017 -
A cappuccino with cream filling: Twinkie maker enters hot beverage space
Hostess, which also is known for its classic Ho Hos, Ding Dongs and Sno Balls, is experimenting with beverages for the first time.
By Keith Loria • March 7, 2017 -
Retrieved from PepsiCo on October 09, 2015
Pepsi lays off 80-100 workers in Philadelphia, blaming soda tax
It is the second distributor in the area to announce layoffs because of reduced sales.
By Keith Loria • March 3, 2017 -
AB InBev earnings hit by shaky beer sales in Brazil, North America
The beer maker, which is still digesting its mega-takeover of SABMiller, said top executives will not receive bonuses as the company continues to struggle.
By Christopher Doering • March 2, 2017 -
Got sustainability? Kroger's new milk jug uses 10% less plastic
When implemented nationwide, the jugs will save more than 5 million pounds of plastic a year.
By Doug Harris • March 2, 2017 -
Millennials stoking demand for sparkling, red wine blends
The alcoholic beverage has benefited from growing consumer interest in fine wine and increased product launches.
By Keith Loria • March 1, 2017 -
Interest in sparkling cold brew bubbles over
Stumptown Coffee Roasters has launched a new line of sparkling, canned cold brew coffee in original, ginger citrus and honey lemon flavors.
By Doug Harris • March 1, 2017 -
Wine-infused coffee: Sophisticated adult beverages unite
A new Napa Valley partnership between Molinari Private Reserve and coffee roaster John Weaver infuses the beans with red wine.
By Doug Harris • Feb. 28, 2017 -
As CPG distribution shifts, PepsiCo reaffirms its preference for DSD
The beverage giant values this model because it helps to solidify the customer relationship and get better execution at the store level.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 28, 2017 -
Can Coke move beyond its namesake soda brand?
As sugary drinks are under attack, the beverage giant is hoping to use its acquisitions to drive further growth.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 27, 2017 -
Naked Juice gets new labels in court settlement
PepsiCo's premium juice brand will have imagery that better depicts what is inside the bottle, clearer ingredient text and a warning that it is not a low-calorie food.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 24, 2017 -
Sweegen sees potential markets with stevia
The sweetener is being tested by food, beverage and other companies, but is not being sold to consumers.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 23, 2017 -
Retailers: Philadelphia soda tax is 'devastating' for sales
Grocery stores say the tax of 1.5 cents per ounce, imposed since Jan. 1, has caused a drop in purchases by as much as 50%.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 23, 2017 -
Health and sustainability initiatives put food companies atop Fortune's most admired list
Fortune released a list of industry rankings for consumer food products and food manufacturers.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 22, 2017 -
Muscle Milk creators turn over a new leaf with plant-based protein line
CytoSport is hoping to milk the protein trend with its new Evolve line of pea-based shakes, powders and bars.
By Doug Harris • Feb. 21, 2017 -
Ripple gets into the fight over the definition of 'milk' with an online game
The pea-based drink brand created an 8-bit game to show its superiority to almond milk — as lawmakers are trying to limit the term to dairy.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 21, 2017 -
Study: Gluten-removed beer may still be unhealthy for celiac disease
New technologies that use enzymes and chemistry to remove gluten from a traditional beer may not actually get the ingredient out.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 16, 2017 -
Dean Foods sees Q4 earnings growth, but expects future milk volume declines
The dairy distributor has been focusing on other lines of business, including premium ice cream and organic milk.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 16, 2017 -
Shoppers to Wegmans: Dump Trump wines or face boycotts
Wegmans is only the latest retailer to face criticism for carrying products connected to the Trump family fortune.
By Doug Harris • Feb. 16, 2017 -
Health-conscious consumers brought SodaStream explosive growth in Q4
The countertop carbonation machine maker tripled its earnings and had record-setting numbers in fourth-quarter sales.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 15, 2017 -
Retrieved from PepsiCo on October 14, 2013
PepsiCo's Q4 earnings bubble despite flat soda industry sales
In its fourth-quarter earnings report, the beverage giant revealed that 45% of its revenue comes from "guilt-free" snack and beverage products.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 15, 2017
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