Beverages: Page 101
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Dairy groups settle price-fixing lawsuit for $52M
An animal rights group claims the dairy industry slaughtered thousands of cows to artificially inflate milk prices during times of lopsided supply and demand.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 1, 2017 -
For Super Bowl snacks, Coca-Cola and Tostitos outperform on online grocery sites
The soda and chip brands delivered 10% and 9% of first-page search results for beverage and snack categories, according to Clavis Insight.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 1, 2017 -
Trendline
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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How dairy manufacturers can milk strong organic growth
Consumer demand for these dairy products is expected to have a CAGR of 14.25% between now and 2022.
By Doug Harris • Jan. 31, 2017 -
Coconut drives the plant-based water craze
The alternative beverages are surging in popularity, but will they drip dry as fads pass and economies tighten?
By Doug Harris • Jan. 31, 2017 -
USDA
Can Nestle sweeten Nesquik's appeal by cutting its sugar?
The popular drink mix underwent a reformulation and is getting a makeover.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 30, 2017 -
What do state alcohol laws cost grocers?
Two bills on the table in Florida would allow supermarkets — which can currently only sell beer and wine — to sell liquor.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 27, 2017 -
Diageo toasts higher profits and sales in latest report
The Britain-based spirits company saw increases of 4.4%, buoyed by organic growth and the devaluation of the pound.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 26, 2017 -
How an alternative sweetener 'meringue' can change beverages
Lampados International's Liteez, a 3D plant-based sweetener, is sugar-free and each piece contains less than two calories.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 26, 2017 -
Food-X names 8 start-ups for its fifth cohort
Each company will receive $50,000 in an effort to change the culture of the food or beverage space.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 24, 2017 -
Water will quench thirst for store beverage sales in 2017
The drinks market is booming at convenience stores and will be buoyed in traditional grocery stores by flavored and enhanced water.
By Doug Harris • Jan. 24, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Moo-ve over milk: Dairy alternatives are becoming more prevalent
Many consumers say vegan alternatives to beverages, cheese and desserts taste just as good, are better for them, and benefit the environment.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 23, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Under pressure: HPP preserves food, texture and taste
High pressure processing is getting more popular because it doesn’t alter taste, texture or quality and can triple shelf life — all without adding chemicals.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 19, 2017 -
Will alcoholic K-cups fizz or fall flat?
Keurig is working with AB-InBev to expand its iconic brand to in-home alcoholic beverages including beer, cocktails and spirits.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 10, 2017 -
Bottled water floods store shelves
More sales in the category means more health-conscious consumers, the Beverage Marketing Corporation says.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 9, 2017 -
Can innovation turn around beverage industry execs pessimism about 2017?
About 61% of surveyed execs still believe 2017 will be an improvement over 2016, but 67.2% felt that way a year ago.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 9, 2017 -
Soylent aims to bounce back from recall with new flavor varieties
While this is a positive announcement and step forward for Soylent, the company is still reeling from a recall last year of its food bars.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 6, 2017 -
Lawsuit accusing Coca-Cola and ABA of 'deceptive' marketing could fizz over into other products
If the CSPI's lawsuit is as successful for the plaintiffs as a similar 1999 case against tobacco companies, sugary beverage sales could take an even bigger hit in the years to come as litigation plays out.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 5, 2017 -
How Burt's Bees new plant-based protein shakes fit into the company's profile
The cosmetics company has stayed true to its holistic health roots by making ingredient choices based on sustainability and environmental impact.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 4, 2017 -
According to Pinterest, 2017 is the year of jackfruit
The top 10 pinned food trends for the new year also include octopus, craft beer, Buddha bowls and sauerkraut.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 3, 2017 -
Why cold brew coffee and tea could be the dominant drinks of 2017
Many brands are expanding into the RTD beverage category, which is expected to grow by more than half in the next eight years.
By Keith Loria • Dec. 29, 2016 -
Is eggnog the new flavor of the holidays?
The sometimes-alcoholic dairy concoction could be benefiting from consumer nostalgia and more ready acceptance of full-fat dairy products.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 23, 2016 -
How a children's beverage became a Medicaid-eligible dietary supplement
Sneakz, an organic beverage with high vegetable content, has been found to alleviate GI stress in elderly consumers.
By Keith Loria • Dec. 23, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Food stories that shaped 2016
From Coca-Cola to carrageenan, a month-by-month look at some of Food Dive's most read stories of the year.
By Megan Poinski , Emma Liem Beckett • Dec. 22, 2016 -
Deep Dive
12 edible gifts sure to sweeten the holidays
From eggnog ice cream to vegan chocolate hazelnut spread, these unique food products could brighten anyone's December.
By Keith Loria • Dec. 20, 2016 -
Convenience-minded drinkers keep the RTD coffee market buzzing
As long as manufacturers keep embracing innovation and reinvention, packaged and single-serve coffee will continue to grow.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 20, 2016
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