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  • Dos Equis reveals new Most Interesting — stand-ins

    Digital spots will feature TV star and sportscaster Erin Andrews and actor Luis Guzman, but the brand confirmed to Ad Age that neither are official replacements for the Most Interesting Man.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • June 2, 2016
  • Coca-Cola, bottler Femsa to acquire Unilever's AdeS for $575M

    With this move, Unilever further slims its underperforming food and beverage portfolio and Coca-Cola expands its non-carbonated beverage business and presence in Latin America.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • June 1, 2016
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    Top 5 stories from Food Dive

    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
  • Jim Beam overhauls bottle design, keeps Mila Kunis as spokeswoman

    Jim Beam's new square bottles more closely resemble those of the Jack Daniel's brand, the U.S. whiskey category leader.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • June 1, 2016
  • In time for summer, Coca-Cola to release patriotic cans

    The beverage company joins a growing list of brands tapping into the patriotic sentiment in an Olympic and presidential election year with a new can featuring a U.S. flag.

    By David Kirkpatrick • May 31, 2016
  • SodaStream brews beer category entrance with home 'crafted' beer system

    SodaStream's stock soared 10.1% in premarket trading Tuesday following Monday's announcement.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • May 31, 2016
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    Ganeden exec: Growth of probiotics will be from widely consumed, ordinary products

    Stressed-out consumers seek products with ingredients to cure what ails them, including digestive aids.  

    By Rachel Duran • May 26, 2016
  • Experts say competition behind Smucker's lower coffee prices

    Other companies may decide to follow suit in order to remain competitive.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • May 25, 2016
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    Beer and the cloud: a recipe for success

    Green Flash Brewery went live with a manufacturing cloud ERP less than three years ago, and the operation now has the capacity to brew up to 100,000 barrels of craft beer.

    May 24, 2016
  • Study: Sweetener consumption declining among children, adults remain steady

    Manufacturers will find the data complements recent studies regarding consumer preferences when it comes to beverages.

    By Rachel Duran • May 19, 2016
  • Breaking down the potential impact of San Francisco's warning labels on sugary beverage ads

    The ordinance is expected to go into effect July 25, after a U.S. district judge denied a preliminary injunction against the law filed by the American Beverage Association.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • May 18, 2016
  • Coca-Cola treads lightly when pushing for wastewater reuse

    In a Fortune interview, the company's chief sustainability officer mentioned wastewater as a circular resource the company may pursue.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • May 18, 2016
  • What PepsiCo's content creation strategy could do for the industry

    "The holy grail for me is to leverage the incredible power of our brands and their equities to essentially fund their own marketing," Brad Jakeman, president of PepsiCo's global beverage group, told Ad Age.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • May 17, 2016
  • 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
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    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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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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