Beverages: Page 103
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Study: Sweetener consumption declining among children, adults remain steady
Manufacturers will find the data complements recent studies regarding consumer preferences when it comes to beverages.
By Rachel Duran • May 19, 2016 -
Breaking down the potential impact of San Francisco's warning labels on sugary beverage ads
The ordinance is expected to go into effect July 25, after a U.S. district judge denied a preliminary injunction against the law filed by the American Beverage Association.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 18, 2016 -
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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Coca-Cola treads lightly when pushing for wastewater reuse
In a Fortune interview, the company's chief sustainability officer mentioned wastewater as a circular resource the company may pursue.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 18, 2016 -
What PepsiCo's content creation strategy could do for the industry
"The holy grail for me is to leverage the incredible power of our brands and their equities to essentially fund their own marketing," Brad Jakeman, president of PepsiCo's global beverage group, told Ad Age.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 17, 2016 -
What Trian's PepsiCo exit means for the food and beverage industry
PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi didn't back down from her belief in the company structure and that it benefited from larger scale.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 15, 2016 -
Could these drinks give consumers the 'hots' for soda companies again?
Heated RTD beverages are popular in Japan, but PepsiCo ran a test to see if they would catch on in the U.S.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 13, 2016 -
Silk research initiative could find industry solutions, but also draw criticism
The brand proposes plant-based foods as a solution to food industry challenges, but its plant-based portfolio could throw its financial support into question.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 12, 2016 -
SodaStream reports bubbling revenue amid rebranding as sparkling water maker
Revenue increased 10.4% to $100.9 million, which blew past analysts' predictions of $89 million. The company's stock price popped 24% by Tuesday's market close.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 12, 2016 -
Budweiser renames its beer 'America' in time for summer
The new packaging will be part of a summer-long ad campaign called "America is in Your Hands" and will run through the November election.
By David Kirkpatrick • May 11, 2016 -
Dean Foods scoops Friendly's Ice Cream for $155M, reports quarterly profit jump
The acquisition aligns with Dean Foods' strategy of shifting its portfolio toward more profitable branded milk and ice cream products.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 10, 2016 -
Where is the Coke-Monster relationship headed?
Monster's purchase price could rise significantly thanks to growth via Coca-Cola's distribution network and major deals on the horizon.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 9, 2016 -
What Brynwood Partners' new Harvest Hill Beverage CEO appointment signals for its future
Doug Gillespie will likely lead Harvest Hill through more expansion via acquisitions, as it could benefit from further diversification.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 9, 2016 -
What Harmless Harvest's proprietary microfiltration process means for the industry
Manufacturers have tried to find other processing methods that don't involve high heat.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 9, 2016 -
Nestle expresses concerns about Forest Service's CA water permit proposal
"The action proposed by the Forest Service would disrupt established water rights and the long-standing legal process of regulating water use in the State of California," according to the company.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 9, 2016 -
AB InBev revenue, income dip while company pursues merger, acquisitions
Anheuser-Busch InBev reported a significant dip in profits for the first quarter, which fell to $844 million from $2.3 billion last year.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 4, 2016 -
In support of soda: Buffett, Munger tout benefits at Berkshire annual meeting
"I have not seen evidence that convinces me that it’ll be more likely I reach 100 if I suddenly switched to water and broccoli," Buffett said.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 1, 2016 -
Why Boston Beer could be Constellation's next move
Boston Beer aligns with Constellation's high-margin "premiumization" strategy, and Constellation seems to take a hands-off management approach.
By Carolyn Heneghan • April 28, 2016 -
Manufacturers target Gen Z with better-for-you beverages
Move over, millennials.
By Carolyn Heneghan • April 28, 2016 -
Cold (brew) front: Dr Pepper Snapple to distribute cold brew coffee, expand allied brands
The High Brew partnership offers Dr Pepper Snapple a way into a fast-growing beverage category.
By Carolyn Heneghan • April 28, 2016 -
Coca-Cola, still smarting from 31-year-old lesson, will not reformulate Diet Coke
The failure of New Coke still looms large in Coca-Cola's decision-making processes.
By Rachel Duran • April 28, 2016 -
Espresso drinks, machines dominate pod-based coffee. But adaptation may not be enough
U.S. retail unit sales of espresso coffee machines are predicted to grow by 18% from 2015 to 2020, though retail unit sales for coffee pod machines are expected to remain stagnant.
By Carolyn Heneghan • April 25, 2016 -
Food waste to premium water: AquaBotanical offers potential lucrative opportunity
To create premium water brand AquaBotanical, Dr. Bruce Kambouris collected the water removed from fruits and vegetables when they are condensed into concentrate.
By Carolyn Heneghan • April 22, 2016 -
North America leading region for organic drinks, ingredient opportunities abound: report
Three emerging trends will expand the organic drink market through 2020, Technavio’s research found.
By Rachel Duran • April 21, 2016 -
Coca-Cola fights for soda, but growth reported in still beverages
Coca-Cola remains unfazed and has continued making moves to solidify its soda portfolio.
By Carolyn Heneghan • April 20, 2016 -
PepsiCo's newly named CIO quietly enhancing IT
The new recruit is likely to carry on the efforts of her predecessor, but is also expected to innovate operations.
By Carolyn Heneghan • April 19, 2016
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