AB InBev-SABMiller merger approved by Justice Department

The U.S. Justice Department greenlighted Anheuser-Busch InBev's takeover bid for SAB Miller.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 20, 2016

Summer's perfect beverage, now available in a can

Sales of canned alcoholic beverages have grown significantly for craft beer and wine in the 52 weeks ending June 18, according to a recent Nielsen survey conducted by Harris Poll. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 15, 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

AB InBev sees a strong market for weak beer

The company predicts low- and nonalcoholic beer to comprise a fifth of its sales by the end of 2025.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 14, 2016

Coffee gets reinvented as a health drink, tea and grain

The morning staple reveals new possibilities in many new types of products.

By Rachel Duran • July 13, 2016

Texas lawmaker questions whether state's crackdown on raw milk is legal

Reports have surfaced in recent months of health departments intervening or detaining individuals trying to deliver raw milk to Texas residents. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 12, 2016

What's in that drink? Beer Institute promotes initiative to let consumers know.

Several major beer manufacturers, which produce more than 81% of beer volumes sold in the U.S., have already committed to the voluntary disclosure agreement.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 12, 2016

How hot fill PET packaging offers opportunities for beverage manufacturers

From RTD hot tea and coffee to warm soda, beverage manufacturers could use this to better compete with coffee shop chains like Starbucks.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 12, 2016

PepsiCo raises profit outlook after cutting costs, posting growth in North American units

While the company continues to struggle against currency headwinds and in markets overseas, its North American business units posted growth thanks to new products and price increases.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 7, 2016

Acquiring bottling operations can make soda profits flat

When PepsiCo reacquired select bottling assets in 2010, the company anticipated about $400 million in annual savings. However, the company's net income has since tumbled 14%.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 6, 2016

Will US dairy companies look to developing economies for increased demand?

Premium dairy is boosting sales for certain producers, but it might not be enough to help the struggling segment as demand and consumption wane. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 6, 2016

Diageo accelerator makes first non-alcoholic investment in Seedlip

The company could diversify into a product category that is similar to its existing spirits brands but captures a new segment: non-alcoholic beverage drinkers. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 5, 2016

3 Reasons energy drinks will continue to dominate the shelf

Millennials continue to push the popularity of energy drinks, but many are seeking a slightly different product than before. 

July 5, 2016

Emails reveal communication between Coca-Cola advocate, CDC director

The question is how much the content of these emails differs from the lobbying activities for which soda companies and other industry members have spent millions of dollars in recent years.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 30, 2016

Study: Beverages with low-calorie sweeteners linked to healthier diet

Neither Splenda nor its parent company funded the study, which demonstrates another option for manufacturers that want to use nutrition research findings when promoting their products.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 28, 2016

Bud Light debuts ad supporting gender pay equality

Instead of promoting the beer as palatable or appealing to women, the brand has aligned with a social issue that is important to the female drinkers it's targeting.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 28, 2016

Change of (sweet)heart: PepsiCo brings back aspartame in Diet Pepsi

Diet Pepsi in its reformulated sucralose-sweetened form will remain available in the brand's traditional silver can and in soda fountains.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 27, 2016

Full-fat dairy sales rebound as consumer perceptions evolve

But challenges remain: While whole milk sales increased last year, overall dairy sales continue to tumble as consumption in the U.S. decreases.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 27, 2016

San Francisco to reattempt a soda tax

Such a tax failed in the city two years ago, but its landmark sugary drink warning labels and Philadelphia's new soda tax could carry the legislation through this time.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 24, 2016

In Diageo's innovation lab, 'liquid scientists' encouraged to create

The global spirits manufacturer revamps products to focus on what consumers are interested in most these days: ingredients.

By Rachel Duran • June 23, 2016

Coca-Cola laying claim to beverages outside of soda market

The organic Honest Sport line could fill a market need that parent company Coca-Cola's Powerade brand doesn't.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 23, 2016

Sonoma Brands' incubator launches first product, chilled RTD soup Züpa Noma

This launch further demonstrates how integral incubators have become in the fast-paced evolution of the food system.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 23, 2016

Nespresso brings Cuban coffee back to US

Will other manufacturers follow suit?

By Rachel Duran • June 22, 2016

Soda sales still beleaguered, impacting company share prices

Coca-Cola's stock declined 2.1%, its largest intraday decline in nearly two months, the day of the report's release.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 20, 2016

Ocean Spray cranberry juice research reignites industry-funded studies debate

This study magnifies common concerns about industry-funded research.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 20, 2016

Philadelphia passed a soda tax. What happens next?

CSPI's president describes the tax as "a game changer," but the ABA doesn't agree.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 17, 2016