Dairy alternatives projected to surpass $35B by 2024

Beverages continue to be a major segment for plant-based dairy, particularly almond, cashew, walnut and coconut milks.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 25, 2016

New ideas have manufacturers hoping to squeeze in a juice comeback

Sales continue to fall for many of the drink'scategories, but exotic flavor blends, functional ingredients and cold-pressed processing have helped revitalize the segment.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 25, 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

Soda consumption plunges in Berkeley after sugary drink tax, but why?

The study's parameters may have skewed results and more awareness about sugar-related health concerns may have also played a role.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 24, 2016

Why Coca-Cola should buy Monster

The longer Coca-Cola waits to pursue an acquisition, the more expensive Monster becomes as its stock price steadily rises.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 23, 2016

Alcohol manufacturers aim for consumers seeking fewer calories

Jumping on millennial health and fitness trends, many companies are making low-calorie alcoholic seltzers and other "healthy" beverages.

By Megan Poinski • Aug. 19, 2016

While sales lose their fizz, soda brands still lead the market

Carbonated beverages made up half of the top 10 leading global soft drink brands this year, despite almost universal sales declines.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 17, 2016

Mobile apps for food pairings could boost alcohol sales

Manufacturers can use mobile apps and visual-based social media platforms to encourage food and alcohol pairings as a way to boost volume sales for wine, beer and spirits among younger consumers.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 15, 2016

USDA could say 'cheese' to $150M bailout for dairy farmers

Cheese stockpiles rose to a record 1.25 billion pounds in June, while milk prices have dropped 13% for farmers in the past year, and are at their lowest since October 2009.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 15, 2016

As dairy demand wanes, global milk prices fall

Because milk is priced as a commodity, dairy farmers see little stability, and just got $11.2 million in federal funds to help them through the current low point in demand.

By Megan Poinski • Aug. 11, 2016

Dean Foods earnings continue to increase, but rising milk costs could sour future results

The company is shifting its focus to branded milk and products like ice cream to reinvigorate its sagging top line.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 8, 2016

Manufacturers want Americans to drink their yogurt

Drinkable yogurt still only maintains a sliver of the U.S. yogurt market, but it was the category's fastest growing sub-segment last year, Euromonitor analyst Jared Koerten told Quartz.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 5, 2016

Craft breweries help hops farmers get ahead

It's a good time to be a hops farmer in the United States, with small breweries driving a business explosion.

By Megan Poinski • Aug. 4, 2016

ABA spent $10.6M in losing battle against Philly soda tax

Is the industry outspending the opposition by more than four times in a losing battle against inevitable policy changes?

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 3, 2016

Bottled water is more popular than soda

Failures in U.S. infrastructure have caused concerns about contaminated drinking water, leading consumers away from the tap.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 3, 2016

SodaStream's sales and profit sparkle

CEO Daniel Birnbaum said in a statement that the quarter's results "reinforce our confidence in the strategic course we have set for the Company."

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 2, 2016

Molson Coors revenue dips less than expected as it readies for 'game-changing transaction'

The company said it expects to complete its acquisition of SABMiller's stake in MillerCoors by the end of the year, making it the second-largest brewer in the U.S. and the third-largest in the world.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 2, 2016

Crafty, natural and convenient: How spirits are keeping on trend

These spirited innovations have included better-for-you ingredients, exotic flavors and aromas, easy preparation, authenticity and portable packaging.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 1, 2016

SABMiller's board recommends approval of AB InBev deal

The deal's final approval is likely as SABMiller shareholders line up to voice their support for AB InBev's increased final offer, Bloomberg reported.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 29, 2016

Why Nestle opened a digital command center for water brands

Manufacturers are realizing the benefit in being more closely involved with online and offline marketing initiatives — and in some cases, they are realizing the profits. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 29, 2016

Diageo grows again in the US, but overall profits tumble

The company's product innovations and shift in focus to products sold at retailers rather than to distributors are two major factors in the spirit giant's turnaround in the U.S. market.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 28, 2016

Coca-Cola, Dr Pepper Snapple earnings show different faces of soda industry

Coca-Cola reported a 5% decline in revenue, while DPS saw a 2% increase — though both companies are pursuing non-carbonated beverage expansion.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 27, 2016

Tweet this: Social media reflects many industry trends

A new report could inform marketers' campaigns and the best ways to reach consumers on social media channels. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 27, 2016

As British pound value falls, AB InBev increases SABMiller bid

Even by raising its offer by one pound per share, the new total value for the deal, worth almost $104 billion, is still below the offer's original $108 billion value in pre-Brexit exchange rates in November.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 27, 2016

Manufacturers develop 'healthier' alcoholic beverages

Alcohol has often received a pass from consumers, but health trends are beginning to influence beer, wine and spirits drinking habits, too.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 26, 2016

Soy milk falls behind as plant-based dairy surges

After a peak of $1.2 billion in 2008, U.S. soy milk sales plunged 57% by 2015, according to Euromonitor data.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 21, 2016