PepsiCo sued over Naked juice claims — again

Claims of misleading messages surround Naked's positioning as a healthy, "no sugar added" beverage while containing more sugar than a can of Pepsi, CSPI said.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 6, 2016

Could PET plastic containers be the next disruption in craft beers?

Petainer is best known for its its PetainerKeg, a lightweight, cost-efficient alternative to steel kegs made with recyclable PET.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 6, 2016

Constellation sees stars with stellar earnings, announcement of $160M acquisition

The 17% jump in sales is practically unheard of among major food and beverage companies today.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 5, 2016

Report: Diet soda is definitely not trending

No brand mentions in consumers' conversations could be a sign of a permanent decline for the less sugary beverages, rather than just one rough period. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 5, 2016

Why the dairy industry shouldn't cry over spilled milk

Don't have a cow: Federal financial assistance, strategic on-trend innovations and optimized operations can help the industry stage a turnaround.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 4, 2016

Alcohol substitute may take away the hangover. Should manufacturers be concerned?

Public health advocates say this new alternative could be a way to limit alcoholism and prevent damage to bodily organs from consuming alcohol.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 4, 2016

Craft beer brings diversification as mergers gulp down the market

The AB InBev-SABMiller merger has been approved, consolidating a third of the world's beer in a single company, but there are also more craft breweries than ever.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 29, 2016

For millennials who don't feel like adulting, protein-packed chocolate milk

The Nestle brand is blending the nostalgic approach with a commitment to health trends important to millennials today.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 29, 2016

PepsiCo boosts profit forecast despite another quarter of sales declines

PepsiCo has reaped the benefits of cost-cutting measures while also investing in innovation for snacks and beverages, which brought the food and beverage giant growth in its latest report.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 29, 2016

Smoke signals: Mezcal's US popularity continues to grow

Global sales of the Mexican liquor hit a record $80 million in 2015, according to International Wine & Spirits Research.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 27, 2016

PepsiCo to launch Tropicana with a splash of probiotics

Adding the good-for-you bacteria is one route juice producers are taking to revitalize the category after lackluster sales in recent years.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 27, 2016

Does Mars have a solution to single serve beverages' eco issues?

Freshpack could disrupt and revive the single serve beverage industry.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 22, 2016

Tetra Pak sees 100% opportunity in 100% juice

The packaging and processing company's juice index shows that the segment is rebounding, thanks to these all-natural products.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 20, 2016

Who will inspect catfish: USDA or FDA?

Legislators anticipate the new USDA program will cost about $2.5 million annually, about a $1.4 million increase over the FDA's program.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 19, 2016

Credit Suisse analyzes beverage industry stocks

Monster Beverage, Dr Pepper Snapple and PepsiCo received Outperform ratings, while Coca-Cola and Constellation were neutral.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 19, 2016

Philadelphia's soft drink tax headed for the courts

At question is whether local jurisdictions have the authority to levy a tax when the state already has one in place.

By Deborah Barrington • Sept. 16, 2016

Toss the fork: New extracts make the Mediterranean diet drinkable

Frutarom will debut the new line of natural extracts next month at SupplySide West. 

By Jeanne Turner • Sept. 15, 2016

Something teens actually pay attention to: Sugar warning labels on drinks

The study found that "significantly fewer adolescents chose a sugar-sweetened beverage" when they saw a warning label about the dangers it may pose.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 12, 2016

Will perception of bias keep alcohol manufacturers from swaying UK public opinion?

After U.K. alcohol recommendations claimed that no safe level of drinking exists, a group of manufacturers came together to offer the other side in the debate.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 9, 2016

Will banana milk be the latest dairy alternative craze?

Banana milk offers manufacturers two key selling points: health benefits and the fruit's sweet flavor profile. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 7, 2016

People need to relax, but will they do it with a nonalcoholic drink?

Relaxation drinks are poised to take on the market, but will consumers buy into their claims?

By Megan Poinski • Sept. 6, 2016

It's about time: Coca-Cola makes its cold brew coffee debut

The only surprise: That it took the soft drinks giant so long to enter the category.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 2, 2016

How laws allowing stronger beer help craft breweries

Lifting or removing alcohol content caps is crucial to brewers to have the freedom to create stronger beer varieties.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 1, 2016

Researchers discover more benefits in green tea

Consuming the unfermented tea could prevent a deadly condition in the body's main artery, according to new research.

By Jeanne Turner • Aug. 31, 2016

PepsiCo rolls out organic Gatorade ahead of schedule

The brand faces increasing competition from other sports drinks from startups and major manufacturers.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 30, 2016