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

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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

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

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

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