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Brown-Forman rejects Sazerac takeover bid
The Jack Daniel's owner said the proposal wasn’t “actionable” months after declining a separate offer from Pernod Ricard.
By Laurel Deppen • July 27, 2026 -
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Vita Coco buys premium coconut water maker Copra in deal worth up to $275M
The transaction expands the fast-growing company into super-premium offerings.
By Laurel Deppen • July 23, 2026 -
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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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Threat group claims credit for ransomware attack on Coca-Cola’s dairy unit
The attackers previously exploited vulnerabilities or used stolen credentials for initial access.
By David Jones • July 23, 2026 -
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Gen Z isn’t drinking less after all
Younger drinkers imbibe at roughly the same rate as the rest of the population, upending a narrative that Gen Z is a “generation of moderation,” per an IWSR report.
By Laurel Deppen • July 21, 2026 -
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Coca-Cola suspends Fairlife production after ransomware attack
The beverage company is still working to determine the full scope of the breach at its dairy business.
By David Jones • July 17, 2026 -
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The beverages that scored in the World Cup
Premixed cocktails and nonalcoholic beverages are seeing double-digit percentage sales increases, while domestic beer is facing only a moderate boost.
By Laurel Deppen • July 16, 2026 -
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Danone expands high-protein Silk line into yogurts, shakes
The launch comes after early success for the brand’s milk line, underscoring interest among younger consumers in plant-based options loaded with the popular nutrient.
By Christopher Doering • July 15, 2026 -
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CEO of Jack Daniel’s maker Brown-Forman to retire
Lawson Whiting, who led the company for seven years, will remain at the spirits giant until his successor is named.
By Laurel Deppen • July 14, 2026 -
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Coca-Cola files application to trademark ‘Spricy’
The request could signal that the beverage giant is planning a new spicy offering after discontinuing Coca-Cola Spiced in 2024.
By Laurel Deppen • July 14, 2026 -
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PepsiCo CFO says tariff refund will help offset inflation
“We do expect some more pressure on the business from a commodity standpoint,” CFO Steve Schmitt said on an earnings call.
By Alexei Alexis • July 14, 2026 -
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Sponsored by FormicHow Boxed Water and 2 other manufacturers solved end-of-line palletizing without buying a robot
Three manufacturers. Three different products. Same answer when asked about robotic palletizing: "should've done it sooner."
By Brooklyn Kiosow • July 13, 2026 -
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Walmart cuts prices on groceries and other goods
The initiative includes ground beef, which received a nearly 12% price decrease, as well as Lay’s chips and private label foods.
By Peyton Bigora • July 8, 2026 -
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Q&AHow Tom Holland’s nonalcoholic Bero breaks through with brand partners
Co-founded by the Spider-Man star, the beer brand has used partnerships with Chase and fitness chain Barry’s to charge its marketing efforts.
By Chris Kelly • July 6, 2026 -
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FDA adds caffeine labeling to regulatory priority list
The disclosure comes after Celsius and other energy drink manufacturers face mounting scrutiny for allegedly failing to disclose health risks to consumers.
By Sarah Zimmerman • July 2, 2026 -
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How 5 top food and beverage brands are celebrating America’s 250th
General Mills, Campbell’s and Kraft Heinz are breaking out the red, white and blue with special innovations honoring the nation’s semiquincentennial.
By Food Dive staff • July 2, 2026 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Dolly Parton pours into coffee | Eggo launches first zero-sugar waffle
The country music icon is introducing Cup of Ambition with Community Coffee, while King's Hawaiian enters the single-serve market with pretzel bites.
By Food Dive staff • June 26, 2026 -
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Coke’s North America president to depart after 4 years
Jennifer Mann will remain with the company through April as a senior advisor. The beverage giant's CFO will oversee the region while it looks for a replacement.
By Christopher Doering • June 26, 2026 -
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PepsiCo, Coca-Cola to add QR codes for ingredients transparency
The beverage giants are joining an industrywide effort to connect consumers with government safety data as shoppers become increasingly concerned about what’s in their food and drinks.
By Sarah Zimmerman • June 25, 2026 -
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Alcohol brands need to emphasize value to grow sales: report
Current offerings aren't doing enough to convince a large cohort of consumers that the price is “worth it,” according to a Deloitte analysis.
By Laurel Deppen • June 25, 2026 -
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Ocean Spray names Nestlé health exec as its CEO
Abigail Buckwalter joins from Nestlé Health Science U.S. and is set to lead the cranberry giant as it benefits from demand for minimally processed and better-for-you foods.
By Christopher Doering • June 25, 2026 -
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Sazerac launches 3 canned cocktail brands to reach young drinkers
The Fireball and BuzzBallz owner is introducing two whiskey lemonade brands and a hard cream soda to capitalize on demand for spirit-based cocktails with big flavors.
By Sarah Zimmerman • June 24, 2026 -
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Q&AHow Modelo wants to win younger consumers
After launching its first nonalcoholic drink, the beer brand's vice president of marketing says it is “no longer defined by a single segment.”
By Laurel Deppen • June 23, 2026 -
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Heineken taps JDE Peet’s executive as its next CEO
Rafael Oliveira will leave Keurig Dr Pepper for the beer giant, which is navigating a challenging economic environment and slowing alcohol consumption.
By Christopher Doering • June 23, 2026 -
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Anheuser-Busch invests $20M in Michelob Ultra production in bet on beer rebound
The Bud Light owner will upgrade brewery and packaging equipment at facilities across Missouri after executives expressed optimism that the worst is over for the industry.
By Sarah Zimmerman • June 17, 2026 -
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Why Fiji Water temporarily operated its own shipping network
The COVID-19 pandemic pushed the company to run a dedicated route until capacity improved.
By Kelly Stroh • June 17, 2026
