Will PepsiCo's competitors make the same ambitious pledge to cut added sugar?

The beverage company promised that two-thirds of its portfolio would consist of products with 100 or fewer calories from added sugar per 12-oz serving by 2025.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 18, 2016

Millennials give spirits sales a spritz

Last year marked the 18th straight for the industry to tally growth.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 17, 2016

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Check out a selection of articles about some of the biggest trends and news — from McCormick’s reformulation strategy to the impact of GLP-1s  — shaping the food industry in 2026.

By Food Dive staff

Is PepsiCo continuing its path into better-for-you drinks by acquiring KeVita?

The potential $500 million deal could be completed as early as this month, sources said.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 17, 2016

Acai berries may improve vascular function, but how can they get into food?

A study showed improvement in the bloodstream of healthy, overweight men who drank the superfruit in a smoothie. 

By K. O. Morgan • Oct. 13, 2016

Which stevia-based sweetener will win the race to replace sugar?

Flavoring company Ohly has entered the fray with its own formulation to mask the natural sweetener's bitter aftertaste.

By K. O. Morgan • Oct. 13, 2016

Report: American thirst for yogurt drinks continues to grow

Mintel expects sales to rise by 11% this year, marking the second consecutive year of double-digit growth.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 13, 2016

How WHO's endorsement of sugary beverage taxes changes the game

The organization says consumption of the drinks can lead to several different health complications.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 12, 2016

Palcohol's manufacturing and distribution available to the highest bidder

The company could get a good deal this way — or it could hear crickets because of concerns about the product's safety for consumers.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 11, 2016

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