Beverages

  • Chobani yogurt is pictured in a grocery display case.
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    How Chobani’s protein push is reshaping its dairy empire

    The yogurt giant's head of commercial growth says the company could lean on innovation or M&A as it looks to expand further into dairy, noting it's still not in every category.

    By • April 15, 2026
  • A photo of a number of beverages in a cooler case inside a store. some of the cans say Celsius, Monster and C4.
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    5 charts showing the changing energy drink landscape

    While all of the major energy drink companies saw sales increases year over year, the rising tide is not lifting all boats, according to a Goldman Sachs report.

    By Jessica Loder • April 15, 2026
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    How GLP-1s are shaking up snacking

    Food companies, including Danone and Nestlé, are adding more protein and changing portion sizes as weight loss medications reshape consumption patterns.

    By Food Dive staff
  • Two cans of the Finnish Long Drink in different flavors are next to each other.
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    White Claw owner buys celebrity-backed Finnish Long Drink

    The acquisition is the first for Mark Anthony Group's new CEO Phil Rosse as he looks to double the company's global presence in alcohol.

    By • April 14, 2026
  • A display of Suja Life's products, including Suja, Vive Organic and Slice Soda.
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    Slice soda maker Suja Life files for IPO

    The wellness shot and cold-press juice company hopes a public debut will position the brand as the “definitive leader in better-for-you beverages.”

    By • April 13, 2026
  • Pack of Hydration Multiplier Grillo’s Pickles
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    Leftovers: Liquid IV turns Grillo’s pickle flavor prank into reality | Mike’s Hard Lemonade gives dirty soda a shot

    The Unilever-owned hydration brand is launching a briny new variety, while PBR teams with Smithfield on a brat-infused sausage for grilling season.

    By Food Dive staff • April 10, 2026
  • Lux Row Distillers' Rebel bourbons
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    Diageo supplier to idle 2 Kentucky whiskey distilleries

    MGP Ingredients will pause production as the market “continues to be structurally oversupplied” due to tariffs and declining alcohol consumption.

    By • April 8, 2026
  • Eight people, some with hard hats and shovels, stand outside on a dirt site in front of a blue sign that says "coming soon."
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    Tetra Pak launching $22M facility to support food, beverage innovation

    The packaging company intends to work on innovation projects with customers from ideation to product launch.

    By Katie Pyzyk • April 7, 2026
  • A sparkling water is poured into a glass over ice.
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    Vital Proteins launches collagen sparkling water

    The Nestlé-owned brand is expanding its ready-to-drink lineup as more consumers look for ingredients that improve skin health and beauty.

    By • April 6, 2026
  • Cans of La Colombe's new ready-to-drink latte cans are lined up next to one poured in a glass over ice.
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    La Colombe reformulates canned lattes to recreate coffeehouse experience

    The Chobani-owned brand is turning to espresso and reducing added sugar to appeal to the “everyday consumer.”

    By • April 6, 2026
  • Signage is seen at a Nestle facility June 19, 2006 in Franklin Park, Illinois.
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    Nestlé inks partnership to support labor rights in coffee supply chains

    The project with the International Labour Organization to promote fair recruitment and labor rights in Brazil, Colombia and Mexico.

    By Zoya Mirza • April 3, 2026
  • Peet's Coffee Keurig cups are for sale on a store shelf.
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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 • April 1, 2026
  • Cans of Hopwtr are next to each other against a white backdrop.
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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 • March 31, 2026
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    How 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
  • A close up of the labels on Jack Daniel's bottles.
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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 • March 27, 2026
  • Three boxed of Super Stuffed Pop Tarts are on display.
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    Leftovers: 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
  • A product image of three flavors of Hard Popsicle in grape, cherry and orange.
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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 • March 26, 2026
  • Bottles of Fairlife are on ice in a tub.
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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 • March 25, 2026
  • Chobani's La Colombe plant in Michigan.
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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 • 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
  • A closeup of hands holding up Monaco Cocktails.
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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 • March 24, 2026
  • Two soccer balls surround two bottles of Casamigos premixed margarita, one spicy and one classic.
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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 • March 23, 2026
  • Packages of Huel high-protein meals
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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 • March 23, 2026
  • A can of Dirty Shirley is balanced on a person.
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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 • March 23, 2026
  • Mondelez's Clif Energy Bites
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    Leftovers: 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 • Updated March 19, 2026