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Keurig Dr Pepper picks JDE Peet’s CEO to helm coffee spinoff
Rafael Oliveira will lead the newly created Global Coffee Co. once it separates from the beverage giant.
By Laurel Deppen • April 1, 2026 -
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Constellation Brands buys Hopwtr, expands nonalcoholic portfolio
Hop water’s functional benefits may make it a growth driver within booze-free beverages, though it makes up a small portion of the market.
By Laurel Deppen • March 31, 2026 -
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The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future.
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Sponsored by EcolabHow impedance sensors are changing the rules of visibility
Impedance sensors change how CIP is optimized, revealing real-time rinse status so you can end rinses with confidence — saving time, capacity and resources.
March 30, 2026 -
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Jack Daniel’s owner in talks to merge with Absolut’s Pernod Ricard
Brown-Forman said a deal with the Jameson whiskey maker would give the combined company enhanced scale and a balanced geographic footprint.
By Laurel Deppen • March 27, 2026 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Pop-Tarts adds more filling with Super Stuffed | Jel Sert makes water basic
The Mars-owned brand said the launch responds to fans' most requested innovation, while Campbell's V8 jolts its energy drink lineup with zero sugar options.
By Food Dive staff • March 27, 2026 -
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Magnum Ice Cream partners with Tilray on hard Popsicle drinks
The ready-to-drink canned cocktails are meant to tap into consumers’ growing interest in nostalgic flavors.
By Laurel Deppen • March 26, 2026 -
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Coca-Cola spends $650M to expand Fairlife production
The beverage giant is adding to a Michigan manufacturing plant as the dairy brand sees “significant growth.”
By Laurel Deppen • March 25, 2026 -
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Chobani invests $567M in La Colombe plant expansion
The food and beverage giant has announced manufacturing projects totaling more than $2 billion in the last year to meet growing demand for its coffee, creamer and yogurt brands.
By Christopher Doering • March 24, 2026 -
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How c-stores are capitalizing on Americans’ caffeine obsession
As consumers look to boost energy across the day, brands and retailers are becoming more personalized in their product lineups, according to Circana.
By Christine Blank • March 24, 2026 -
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Molson Coors buys Monaco Cocktails owner in RTD expansion
The brewing giant is leaning heavily on acquisitions as it continues to build out its portfolio beyond beer.
By Laurel Deppen • March 24, 2026 -
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Casamigos enters fast-growing premixed margarita category
Parent company Diageo said traditional cocktails are seeing strong growth both in cans and bottles.
By Laurel Deppen • March 23, 2026 -
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Danone to buy protein and fiber food maker Huel
The Oikos parent is purchasing the powders and ready-to-drink beverage producer for a reported $1.2 billion, enhancing its presence in functional and complete nutrition.
By Christopher Doering • March 23, 2026 -
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Fireball owner buys canned cocktail brand Dirty Shirley
The acquisition builds out Sazerac’s RTD portfolio, which has been expanding since it acquired BuzzBallz two years ago.
By Laurel Deppen • March 23, 2026 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Clif chews on energy bites | Jimmy Dean bulks up protein offerings
The snack bar brand wants to deepen its presence in the energy space, while craft brewer Dogfish Head bets big on RTD.
By Food Dive staff • March 20, 2026 -
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‘Not all proteins are created equal’: Inside PepsiCo’s approach to functional ingredients
The snacks giant is ensuring that cleaner ingredients don’t compromise taste or color, especially as consumers send mixed messages around what they want.
By Laurel Deppen • Updated March 19, 2026 -
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Hydration for her: Coconut water brand Greater Than pivots to reach more women
The brand is unveiling a new formula and look as it aims to shake up the traditional hydration category.
By Laurel Deppen • March 17, 2026 -
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USDA sued over state SNAP restrictions on candy, soda
Consumers bringing the lawsuit claim that the limits in their five states violate federal law and hurt both shoppers and retailers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 16, 2026 -
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An ‘everyday choice’: Celsius surges as energy drinks become ‘mainstream’
CEO John Fieldly said more consumers are turning to the beverages as a companion to meals, an alcohol alternative and even when taking GLP-1s.
By Christopher Doering • March 16, 2026 -
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Sponsored by BELAYProfitable growth is getting harder for CPG brands. Here’s where to look first.
Growth is up. Margins are down. Six ways CPG leaders can protect profit.
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Craft beer’s push into cans is leveling off, Brewers Association says
The conversion from glass bottles to cans may be reaching its ceiling, according to the trade group’s staff economist. Meanwhile, impacts from tariffs are still playing out.
By Maria Rachal • March 13, 2026 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Chomps chomps on chicken | Twizzlers sip from dirty soda trend
The fast-growing meat stick brand said the launch marks a “major evolution” for the company, while Surfside owner Stateside Brands releases a sports drink inspired canned cocktail.
By Food Dive staff • March 13, 2026 -
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Reformulation surge prompts Ingredion to reasses how it does business
With more food companies wanting to add protein or create clean-label products, the 120-year-old ingredient supplier has to be more selective about which categories it participates in.
By Christopher Doering • March 12, 2026 -
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George Clooney regroups with Casamigos founders on new nonalcoholic beer
After selling their tequila brand for $1 billion, the trio is back in the beverage business with Crazy Mountain.
By Laurel Deppen • March 10, 2026 -
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Beyond drops ‘Meat’ from name as it broadens ambitions for plant-based proteins
The change comes as the company enters the beverage space and looks to fulfill “a range of consumer protein needs over time,” according to a spokesperson.
By Christopher Doering • March 6, 2026 -
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Celebrity-studded Caliwater bets cactus is next big wave in hydration
Despite a roster of investors including Demi Lovato and Benson Boone, the brand hopes to scale by focusing its messaging around taste.
By Laurel Deppen • Updated March 9, 2026
