Beverages: Page 11
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Coke rolls out an ice cream truck to boost new orange cream flavor
Soundtracked by Mariah Carey’s “Fantasy,” ads for the latest launch tap into childhood nostalgia.
By Chris Kelly • Feb. 11, 2025 -
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Sleepytime Tea owner Hain Celestial explores sale of personal care brands
The segment generated about 3% of the company’s net sales during its most recent quarter, with the majority of its business coming from snacks, beverages and meal prep.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 10, 2025 -
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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 -
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Dr Pepper launches Blackberry flavor
The extension is the first permanent offering since Strawberries & Cream in 2023 and comes as its parent company launches twists on other brands including 7UP and A&W.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 10, 2025 -
Courtesy of Ball Corp.
Ball buys Florida can maker, plans Oregon plant
The packaging company is gaining a Southeast facility through a $160 million deal and will build a plant in the Pacific Northwest to better align with customer needs.
By Maria Rachal • Feb. 7, 2025 -
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Ingredion invests $100M in Indianapolis plant to grow texture business
The facility will also install modernized equipment to improve efficiency and reliability while reducing its greenhouse gas emissions.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 6, 2025 -
Courtesy of Jones Soda
ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Jones Soda changes up C-suite, again | Absolut cracks open RTD cocktail varieties
In other beverage news, Celsius is tapping into the nostalgia of roller rinks and arcades with its latest energy drink flavor.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 6, 2025 -
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Guinness owner Diageo says it could lose $200M in profits from tariffs
The company is warning investors of the potential impact — if tariffs take effect next month — on the spirits business’ bottom line.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 5, 2025 -
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PepsiCo to focus on value, healthier offerings amid slump in snacks
CEO Ramon Laguarta said the Doritos maker hasn’t seen a “direct impact” from GLP-1 medications despite higher consumer interest in health and wellness.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 5, 2025 -
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OpinionHow Super Bowl brand extensions can fuel big-time growth
The event has proven to be ideal for Budweiser and other brands to launch new offerings, writes Patricia Manos with Curion. But unless done right, these campaigns could become a high-profile flop.
By Patricia Manos • Feb. 5, 2025 -
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Mexican beer, Kentucky bourbon: Alcohol caught in the crosshairs of Trump tariff threats
A brewing North American trade war could raise prices of iconic brands like Modelo and Don Julio.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 4, 2025 -
Courtesy of Kraft Heinz
Kraft Heinz reintroduces Capri Sun bottles, but won’t replace juice pouches
The 12-ounce container, the equivalent of two pouches, will be sold at convenience stores, grocery stores and vending machines.
By Christopher Doering • Updated Feb. 5, 2025 -
Retrieved from CPAC on February 02, 2025
Canada pauses tariffs on US food and alcohol after Trump delays trade action
Retaliatory tariffs would have targeted $155 billion worth of American goods including beef, pork, orange juice, coffee and spirits.
By Edwin Lopez • Updated Feb. 3, 2025 -
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Diageo to build $415M alcohol plant in Alabama
The Guinness maker is expanding operations in the South, saying the facility will improve its sustainability footprint and reduce transportation times.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 3, 2025 -
Courtesy of Nestlé
Nestlé opens $675M beverage factory, distribution center in Arizona
The facility, which is creating 300 jobs, will produce creamers for several brands, including Coffee mate, Natural Bliss and Starbucks.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 31, 2025 -
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What food and beverage stakeholders need to know for 2025
Analysts say the adoption of GLP-1 drugs, the expansion of AI and the growth of multi-billion-dollar M&A deals chart an unpredictable path for the industry this year.
By Food Dive staff • Jan. 31, 2025 -
Courtesy of Molson Coors
Molson Coors buys minority stake in Fever-Tree mixers
The Coors Light manufacturer’s 8.5% stake in the nonalcoholic carbonated mixer further builds on its long-term strategy of increasing its exposure beyond beer.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 31, 2025 -
Courtesy of McCormick & Co.
Aji Amarillo pepper to enter more food and beverage items, McCormick says
Grown in Peru, the ingredient features fruity, tropical notes with moderate heat. It is used in everything from seafood and poultry to sauces and salsas.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 30, 2025 -
Courtesy of Danone
ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Dunkin’ levels up at-home coffee with cold foam | White wine outpaces red
In other beverage news, Suntory is shaking up its RTD cocktail lineup with a bar-inspired Lemon Drop Martini.
By Food Dive staff • Jan. 30, 2025 -
Courtesy of Celsius Holdings
Celsius positioning beverage as a ‘lifestyle’ brand with products that go beyond energy
The company’s first major portfolio expansion is a hydration offering, with plans to enter other categories that connect it with more consumers.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 29, 2025 -
Courtesy of Bero
How a 40-year beer veteran helped Spider-Man’s Tom Holland launch nonalcoholic Bero
The company’s brewmaster said it has ample room to expand as consumer interest in alcohol-free products grows and larger beer companies fail to fully back their offerings.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 28, 2025 -
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Slice Soda returns to shelves as healthier offering
The beverage, once owned by PepsiCo, is tapping into consumer interest in nostalgia and better-for-you products made with real ingredients, probiotics and low amounts of sugar.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 28, 2025 -
Courtesy of Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola taps into nostalgia with launch of Orange Cream flavor
The beverage, which reaches stores on Feb. 10, was developed following consumer demand. It is expected to remain on shelves until early 2026.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 27, 2025 -
Courtesy of Dogfish Head
How Dogfish Head uses social-first marketing as craft beer tides change
The Boston Beer-owned brewery leaned into Quitter’s Day. It doled out participation medals and beer money to launch a new light IPA.
By Chris Kelly • Jan. 24, 2025 -
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The Campbell’s Company names new exec to head meals and beverage unit
Food industry veteran Risa Cretella will oversee a division with more than $5 billion in sales from brands including Rao’s, V8 and Swanson.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 24, 2025 -
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Non-GMO Project debuts label highlighting foods without ultra-processed ingredients
The organization said the packaging classification could help consumers identify better-for-you food and beverages.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 23, 2025
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