Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila is ready to take on Gen Z after Sazerac deal

Months into its partnership with the Fireball owner, the celebrity-backed spirits brand is rapidly expanding and on pace to deliver its biggest sales year.

By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 15, 2026

Beyond Meat adds caffeine to protein drink as competition mounts

The company continues to innovate its protein beverages while looking to differentiate from the plant-based meat segment it became known for.

By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 15, 2026

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Check out a selection of articles about some of the biggest trends and news — from McCormick’s reformulation strategy to the impact of GLP-1s  — shaping the food industry in 2026.

By Food Dive staff

Nestlé doubles investment in Mexico to $2B

The Nescafé maker said the additional $1 billion will allow the food giant to tap into the country’s growth opportunities.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 14, 2026

Monster tries again on protein shakes

The energy giant is returning to the category as innovation becomes a key piece of its growth strategy.

By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 14, 2026

Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel enter protein soda market

Proda is betting the celebrity backing will help the brand enter more mainstream retail outlets.

By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 13, 2026

PepsiCo puts ‘all the urgency’ into turning around soft drinks

The beverage giant is planning to add more functional benefits to Poppi, its newly acquired better-for-you soda brand.

By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 12, 2026

Leftovers: BeatBox jams with Cinnabon | Topo Chico launches premium canned water

The party punch brand is bringing an April Fools’ joke to life, while Bauducco looks to introduce Americans to panettone made with Skippy peanut butter.

By Food Dive staff • Oct. 9, 2026

Molson Coors taps chief supply chain officer for Americas

Matthew Hook will step into the role with a mandate of continuing to modernize operations and boost service levels.

By Phil Neuffer • Oct. 9, 2026

PepsiCo plans cost cuts as North American struggles persist

CEO Ramon Laguarta said the company plans to raise prices on select offerings and evaluate “every cost with aggressive lenses.”

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 8, 2026

Keurig Dr Pepper bets on iced coffee with espresso concentrate

The coffee giant’s new innovation will be available across four of its global coffee brands in black, caramel and mocha flavors.

By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 8, 2026

How Olipop’s new CEO plans to reach $1B in sales

Christian Patiño Webb says he’s focused on execution as the prebiotic soda brand faces mounting competition from a steady stream of new rivals.

By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 8, 2026

Modelo maker buys boozy sports drink SpikedAde for $75M

The beer maker is broadening its portfolio with the vodka and sports drink brand as it looks to tap into growing demand for RTDs.

By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 7, 2026

Coca-Cola steps into better-for-you soda market with prebiotics

The soda giant is entering the buzzy category and will compete with Olipop and PepsiCo-owned Poppi.

By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 7, 2026

Top food and beverage industry events in 2027

A list of must-attend conferences and trade shows for professionals to keep up with the biggest innovations and consumer trends set to define next year. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 6, 2026

Diageo to shutter Guinness brewery in Baltimore

The alcohol company is undergoing a $1 billion savings initiative that has involved restructuring its entire business.

By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 5, 2026

How food and beverage manufacturers can navigate a tight craft labor market

Data center and big capital programs are tightening the labor market. Food manufacturers need to rethink workforce planning to help protect food projects.

By Jonathan Crabtree • Oct. 5, 2026

Leftovers: Skittles gives gummies some crunch | Cup Noodles bites back for Halloween

The Mars-owned brand leans into multi-textural experiences with Skittles Gummy Crystals, while the founders of THC cocktail brand Nowadays launch a relaxation-focused functional beverage.

By Food Dive staff • Oct. 2, 2026

Keurig Dr Pepper names coffee spinoff CEO for a third time

Kimberly-Clark executive Russ Torres will oversee the spinout after former pick Rafael Oliveira left the company to lead Heineken.

By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 1, 2026

Sour power: C-stores begin to capitalize on the in-demand flavor profile

Sour food and beverage sales across all retail types jumped 10.8% in dollar terms over the past year, according to Circana.

By Christine Blank • Sept. 30, 2026

Molson Coors bets on nonalcoholic drinks with national expansion

The Coors owner plans to further scale its Coors 0.0 brand and launch a nonalcoholic version of Leinenkugel’s summer shandy.

By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 29, 2026

Coca-Cola taps Monster exec to lead North America unit

Rob Gehring will lead the beverage giant’s largest region as it works to keep up with growing demand.

By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 28, 2026

Guinness owner Diageo hires CFO with cost-cutting bonafides

Sir Dave Lewis, the liquor giant’s CEO, said Joanne Wilson has experience with companies undergoing transformation.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 28, 2026

Leftovers: Hidden Valley Ranch goes dark for Halloween | V8 energizes with electrolytes

The dressing turns black for its first-ever seasonal product, while Ocean Spray positions cranberry as the next pumpkin spice with new innovations.

By Food Dive staff • Sept. 25, 2026

How ready-to-drink cocktails are reshaping the spirits industry

As more consumers gravitate toward RTDs, alcohol giants must choose between developing new products internally or buying their way in.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 24, 2026

Surfside drops trade dress lawsuit against Anheuser-Busch

The alcohol companies have agreed to dismiss a complaint claiming Anheuser Busch's Skimmers ripped off the Stateside-owned brand’s can design.

By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 24, 2026