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

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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.  

By Food Dive staff

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

Will rebranding a soda tax initiative as a 'grocery tax' pay off?

The American Beverage Association is pushing a $9.5 million campaign claiming that all food prices could rise if voters approve the ballot issue.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Oct. 21, 2016

Why a study proving that probiotics help with digestion was necessary

Scientific proof outweighs marketing — even for the trendiest ingredients.

By K. O. Morgan • Oct. 20, 2016

High-octane java: Coffee with added protein debuts

The question now is whether this type of product will appeal to the target audience: active consumers living on-the-go lifestyles.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 20, 2016

Is it a bad time for Florida to have an orange shortage?

Yields of the fruit are falling just as manufacturers are trying to reinvigorate the juice category.

By K. O. Morgan • Oct. 20, 2016

Does AB InBev's acquisition of a homebrew supply company mean trouble for craft beer?

The purchase by ZX Ventures offers the megacompany a foothold into a segment of hobbyists and future craft brewers, who spent more than $800 million last year.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 19, 2016

Dairy alternatives: Better health and taste for milk substitutes

Allied Analytics LLP Senior Editor Abha Mishra writes about driving forces in the dairy alternative market: reducing allergy aggravations, promoting veganism and adopting healthier lifestyles.

By Abha Mishra • Oct. 18, 2016

Will PepsiCo's competitors make the same ambitious pledge to cut added sugar?

The beverage company promised that two-thirds of its portfolio would consist of products with 100 or fewer calories from added sugar per 12-oz serving by 2025.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 18, 2016

Millennials give spirits sales a spritz

Last year marked the 18th straight for the industry to tally growth.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 17, 2016

Is PepsiCo continuing its path into better-for-you drinks by acquiring KeVita?

The potential $500 million deal could be completed as early as this month, sources said.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 17, 2016

Acai berries may improve vascular function, but how can they get into food?

A study showed improvement in the bloodstream of healthy, overweight men who drank the superfruit in a smoothie. 

By K. O. Morgan • Oct. 13, 2016

Which stevia-based sweetener will win the race to replace sugar?

Flavoring company Ohly has entered the fray with its own formulation to mask the natural sweetener's bitter aftertaste.

By K. O. Morgan • Oct. 13, 2016

Report: American thirst for yogurt drinks continues to grow

Mintel expects sales to rise by 11% this year, marking the second consecutive year of double-digit growth.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 13, 2016

How WHO's endorsement of sugary beverage taxes changes the game

The organization says consumption of the drinks can lead to several different health complications.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 12, 2016

Palcohol's manufacturing and distribution available to the highest bidder

The company could get a good deal this way — or it could hear crickets because of concerns about the product's safety for consumers.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 11, 2016

PepsiCo sued over Naked juice claims — again

Claims of misleading messages surround Naked's positioning as a healthy, "no sugar added" beverage while containing more sugar than a can of Pepsi, CSPI said.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 6, 2016

Could PET plastic containers be the next disruption in craft beers?

Petainer is best known for its its PetainerKeg, a lightweight, cost-efficient alternative to steel kegs made with recyclable PET.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 6, 2016