Green tea extract makes a splash in the energy drink market

The US energy drink market associates green tea extract with the benefit of being a "natural" ingredient – but where does the consumer stand? 

April 19, 2016

Ripple's technology and pea-based milk could disrupt plant-based dairy alternatives

All it takes is the claim of increased health benefits and sustainability to further disrupt the category.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 18, 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

NYT: Jose Cuervo to take a shot — at an IPO

Speculation about an IPO for Jose Cuervo has surfaced off and on since 2006.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 18, 2016

Why manufacturers could embrace full-fat dairy again: study

This study adds to a growing body of evidence about the positive health effects of consuming dietary fat, including saturated fat.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 18, 2016

Breaking down PepsiCo's fizzy — and fizzling — Q1

Quarterly revenue fell nearly 3% due primarily to currency headwinds, which offset gains in Frito-Lay and beverages in North America.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 18, 2016

Keurig to launch new recyclable K-Cup, but environmental concerns remain

K-Cup production still produces a larger carbon footprint than traditional coffee production.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 18, 2016

Forest Service listens to concerns over renewing Nestle's CA water permit

Forest Service officials, local residents, and representatives of three environmental groups that sued the Forest Service in October attended the Thursday meeting. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 15, 2016

Small brewers face hops hardships

Prices of hops varieties, critical in craft brewing, have increased by 35% to 50% since last summer.

By Rachel Duran • April 14, 2016

CA soda tax pulled as legislation loses traction

Several soda tax bills have failed in Sacramento, in part due to heavy opposition from beverage industry giants.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 14, 2016

Micro-dairies? What small-batch milk can teach major dairy producers

Major dairy manufacturers are missing out on opportunities to capitalize on the appeal of small-batch milk produced locally.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 13, 2016

AB InBev chugs another craft brewery, Devils Backbone

The beer industry behemoth acquired three craft breweries in five days at the end of 2015 — a trend in line with the rest of the beer industry. 

By David Oliver • April 12, 2016

Diageo on the hunt for new chairman, company turnaround

A fresh pair of eyes outside of the company could be a smart bet for Diageo.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 12, 2016

Why Brown-Forman is debuting its first new bourbon brand in 20 years

Brown-Forman is pushing forward with what works in the market today while innovating its brand portfolio.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 12, 2016

What's in a name? Coca-Cola's Vitaminwater settlement results in label changes

But even after removing health claims and adding "with sweeteners" to the label, the name still contains two health-promoting ingredients.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 11, 2016

ABA challenges San Francisco sugary drink warning labels in court

"If you put a 20 percent block warning on our advertisements, you will completely and utterly undermine the message we are trying to send with that advertisement," an ABA lawyer said.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 11, 2016

Infused alcohol flavors gaining complexity, traction in market

From whiskey-flavored cola to wine-flavored teas, manufacturers are opening a bigger market.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 7, 2016

Constellation Brands: Revenue, profits ride successes of beer segment

The company's beer acquisitions and Mexico brewery expansions have strengthened its position in the U.S. beer market.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 6, 2016

US organic operations increase 12%; Capri Sun launches organic option

Organic operations in the U.S. have increased nearly 300% since 2002, and the U.S. organic retail market is currently valued at more than $39 billion.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 6, 2016

Brewers Association's 2015 Top 50 list stable; shakeups to come

A handful of craft brewers had prorated 2015 volumes due to their full or stake acquisitions last year. They will be absent from the list next year.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 6, 2016

Soda's new tactic keeps it real with cane sugar

Though consumers say they avoid sweets, their purchase behaviors suggest that they are looking for an alternative to the commonly used high fructose corn syrup.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 4, 2016

Boston Beer taps fast-growing beverage trend with hard seltzer line

This category has taken off for craft brewer Wachusett Brewing, and Spiked Seltzer from Boathouse Beverage LLC, which debuted in 2013.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 4, 2016

Coca-Cola, PepsiCo go crafty, classy, and musical

Will these attempts be enough to turn soda sales around?

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 1, 2016

PepsiCo's executive changes spark speculation about next CEO: Fortune

Hormel also announced management changes this week.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 31, 2016

Nut milk leads plant-based dairy alternatives product launches

More than 90% of dairy alternatives launched in 2015 were positioned with a health claim.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 30, 2016

General Mills' 301 Inc. leads $1.25M investment in Tio Gazpacho

With this investment, 301 Inc. delves into a new segment that could turn around the soup industry through convenience and better-for-you ingredients.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 30, 2016