Water will quench thirst for store beverage sales in 2017

The drinks market is booming at convenience stores and will be buoyed in traditional grocery stores by flavored and enhanced water.

By Doug Harris • Jan. 24, 2017

Moo-ve over milk: Dairy alternatives are becoming more prevalent

Many consumers say vegan alternatives to beverages, cheese and desserts taste just as good, are better for them, and benefit the environment. 

By Keith Loria • Jan. 23, 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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Under pressure: HPP preserves food, texture and taste

High pressure processing is getting more popular because it doesn’t alter taste, texture or quality and can triple shelf life — all without adding chemicals.

By Keith Loria • Jan. 19, 2017

Will alcoholic K-cups fizz or fall flat?

Keurig is working with AB-InBev to expand its iconic brand to in-home alcoholic beverages including beer, cocktails and spirits.

By Keith Loria • Jan. 10, 2017

Bottled water floods store shelves

More sales in the category means more health-conscious consumers, the Beverage Marketing Corporation says.

By Keith Loria • Jan. 9, 2017

Can innovation turn around beverage industry execs pessimism about 2017?

About 61% of surveyed execs still believe 2017 will be an improvement over 2016, but 67.2% felt that way a year ago.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 9, 2017

Soylent aims to bounce back from recall with new flavor varieties

While this is a positive announcement and step forward for Soylent, the company is still reeling from a recall last year of its food bars.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 6, 2017

Lawsuit accusing Coca-Cola and ABA of 'deceptive' marketing could fizz over into other products

If the CSPI's lawsuit is as successful for the plaintiffs as a similar 1999 case against tobacco companies, sugary beverage sales could take an even bigger hit in the years to come as litigation plays out. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 5, 2017

How Burt's Bees new plant-based protein shakes fit into the company's profile

The cosmetics company has stayed true to its holistic health roots by making ingredient choices based on sustainability and environmental impact. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 4, 2017

According to Pinterest, 2017 is the year of jackfruit

The top 10 pinned food trends for the new year also include octopus, craft beer, Buddha bowls and sauerkraut.

By Keith Loria • Jan. 3, 2017

Why cold brew coffee and tea could be the dominant drinks of 2017

Many brands are expanding into the RTD beverage category, which is expected to grow by more than half in the next eight years.

By Keith Loria • Dec. 29, 2016

Is eggnog the new flavor of the holidays?

The sometimes-alcoholic dairy concoction could be benefiting from consumer nostalgia and more ready acceptance of full-fat dairy products.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 23, 2016

How a children's beverage became a Medicaid-eligible dietary supplement

Sneakz, an organic beverage with high vegetable content, has been found to alleviate GI stress in elderly consumers. 

By Keith Loria • Dec. 23, 2016

Food stories that shaped 2016

From Coca-Cola to carrageenan, a month-by-month look at some of Food Dive's most read stories of the year.

By Megan Poinski , Emma Liem Beckett • Dec. 22, 2016

12 edible gifts sure to sweeten the holidays

From eggnog ice cream to vegan chocolate hazelnut spread, these unique food products could brighten anyone's December.

By Keith Loria • Dec. 20, 2016

Convenience-minded drinkers keep the RTD coffee market buzzing

As long as manufacturers keep embracing innovation and reinvention, packaged and single-serve coffee will continue to grow. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 20, 2016

Is 'milk' the food industry's new four-letter word?

Legislators claim that plant-based products "are unable to match the nutritional makeup of the product they mimic, yet they continue to be marketed as milk."

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 20, 2016

Report: Soda sales fall as sparkling water continues to fizz

Sprite and Fanta are the exception to the sugary beverage's misery, as its unflavored counterpart's sales soared.

By Keith Loria • Dec. 15, 2016

REBBL is not without a cause: Funders give it $10M

Some argue that tonics are still a niche product and will never have the mass appeal of soda, but others say today’s consumers — especially millennials — are looking for something different. 

By Keith Loria • Dec. 15, 2016

Should soda taxes be based on volume or sugar content?

The question is whether legislators want to drive revenue or enact changes in consumers' levels of sugar consumption.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 14, 2016

PepsiCo launching premium water brand to support better-for-you beverage goals

Besides its ingredient list, this brand offers premium packaging that features images from emerging artists. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 12, 2016

Coca-Cola CEO to step down

Company veteran and COO James Quincey will take over for Muhtar Kent next May, and has been groomed to lead the soda giant through an uncertain time for the segment.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 9, 2016

Coke wants consumers to believe it's not just for fast food

The beverage giant has launched a multi-pronged campaign through social and online media to get its flagship soda also associated with cuisine ranging from ramen to ravioli.

By Keith Loria • Dec. 9, 2016

In 2017, flavor manufacturers want consumers to take the time to taste the flowers

Comax's flavor forecast for next year includes Flower Power, Spice is Nice, Smoke Out and Nostalgia Remix.

By Doug Harris • Dec. 8, 2016

Study: Probiotics decrease marathoners' GI issues

After 12 weeks of prebiotic and probiotic consumption, participants had lower bacterial levels both before a triathalon and six days after the event.

By Doug Harris • Dec. 8, 2016