Beer: The alcoholic drink of choice for US consumers

The grain-fermented beverage continues to be the top choice for all ages' at-home drinking.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 8, 2016

Why did Nestle divest another beverage company to Harvest Hill?

Nutrament is yet another brand unloaded to the company, which suggests the chocolate and nutrition giant could be trimming its portfolio to free up cash for future acquisitions or startup investments.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 8, 2016

Explore the 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.  

By Food Dive staff

Brown-Forman reports fiscal Q2 sales dip after divestitures, but future remains strong

Premium whiskey and tequila brands continue to be strong growth drivers for the spirits maker.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 7, 2016

Glass half full: How Tropicana plans to inspire consumers' mornings

The juice maker partnered with Ashton Kutcher's APlus.com to sponsor positive content to brighten breakfast routines.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 7, 2016

Does diet soda actually promote weight gain?

Scientists continue to question whether artificial sweeteners are a benign sugar substitute. 

By Keith Loria • Nov. 29, 2016

Bottled up frustration: SodaStream rejects gag request for eco-centric videos

The campaign, titled "Shame or Glory," advocates that consumers cut down on waste from plastic bottles by using tap water to make sparkling water at home.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 23, 2016

Report: Could energy drinks cause health complications in teens?

These findings may cause health-conscious parents to cut back on purchases for their kids, as they have for soda.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 21, 2016

Can 'superfood' vegetables redeem the juice category?

Incorporating tomatoes, spinach and beetroot can also capture the interest of health-conscious consumers.

By Doug Harris • Nov. 17, 2016

DuPont is entering the biology-based baby formula market

The company is partnering with Inbiose, a Belgian specialty carbohydrate producer, to commercialize HMOs and improve infant formulas.

By Doug Harris • Nov. 10, 2016

SodaStream stock soars on Q3 earnings beat

The sparkling water machine manufacturer is seeing sales of its equipment up, but a steep decline in flavors.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 10, 2016

Why all sorts of beverages are getting back to nature

Fruits, vegetables, fermentation and coffee are making an appearance in popular drinks.

By Megan Poinski • Nov. 10, 2016

Location matters: How place is an asset and a challenge for craft brewers

From regionally produced and themed beer varieties to the headaches of city- or state-specific regulations, companies embrace and contend with both on a regular basis.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 10, 2016

Do soda taxes actually work?

Voters in four U.S. cities passed soda taxes Tuesday, but researchers found less than half of Berkeley's tax was passed along to consumers.

By Megan Poinski • Nov. 8, 2016

Dean Foods milks earnings report with strongest volume performance in 4 years

Last month, the company's stock spiked amid potential takeover rumors by Hongsheng Beverage, but there were no updates in today's earnings report.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 7, 2016

Why coconut water makers are choosing HPP alternatives

Microfiltration is a popular process because it extends shelf life and reduces costs and safety risks.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 4, 2016

Despite Justice Department scrutiny, AB InBev acquires another craft brewery

Soon after becoming the world's largest beer company, the mega-brewer's acquisition of Karbach Brewing Company will be subjected to intense examination.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 4, 2016

How will an impending cashew shortage impact the dairy-alternative market?

Demand for the nut has spiked 53%, but the worst crop Vietnam has seen in a century threatens to cause a shortage and send prices skyrocketing. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • Nov. 3, 2016

Report: Consumers are purchasing fewer beverages

Carbonated drinks are still the key revenue generator for outside-the-home purchases, particularly at restaurants and commercial foodservice outlets.

By Deborah Barrington • Nov. 2, 2016

Constellation to acquire Mexican brewery from AB InBev's Grupo Modelo for $600M

Purchasing the Mexicali-targeted facility allows the company to reduce its expected annual cost expenditure — and increase its annual cash flow projections. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 1, 2016

Innovation encouraged as global sports nutrition sales to reach $44B by 2021

While this market could plateau, it's unlikely to happen soon because these products offer a range of functionalities, appealing to health-conscious consumers.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 28, 2016

Study: Children absorb twice as much artificial sweetener into their bloodstream as adults

Could this study impact consumers' trust of artificial sweeteners, or spur on the race toward natural alternatives?

By Emma Liem Beckett • Oct. 27, 2016

Dr Pepper Snapple posts sales growth, defying soda trends

As other soda makers expand into  non-carbonated categories, the company, which may be in the running to acquire Bai Brands, will want to keep pace with different deals.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 27, 2016

Following soda fountain popularity, Coca-Cola will bottle Cherry Sprite

Freestyle fountain machine data shows that consumers already enjoy the flavor — and that the technology yields powerful results.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 27, 2016

Coca-Cola remains upbeat as organic growth continues

Sales were flat, but keeping soda at a steady pace gives the company enough revenue to make the investments and acquisitions needed to better align its portfolio with fast-growing categories. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 26, 2016

Why Celestial Seasonings went back to its old packaging

Backlash against the new boxes had more to do with the iconic nature of the brand's signature artwork than nostalgia.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 24, 2016