Beverages: Page 12
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Courtesy of Nestlé
Nestlé‘s Nespresso launches first ready-to-drink coffee in US
The limited-edition beverage allows the brand to tap into the growing popularity of RTD offerings and further extend its reach outside of the home and office.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 26, 2024 -
Courtesy of Waterloo Gin Company
Billionaire Patrón founder buys Waterloo gin
John Paul DeJoria wants to expand distribution of the 15-year-old botanical-infused spirits brand beyond its existing markets of Texas and Florida.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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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.
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Courtesy of Jones Soda
Jones Soda takes on Poppi with new prebiotic drinks
The beverage, which contains fiber, immune support and less sugar than similar products, is launching as consumers look for healthier options for their favorite items.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 25, 2024 -
Courtesy of Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola to discontinue its Spiced flavor after 7 months
The beverage, intended as the first permanent offering for the brand in more than three years, is being phased out in favor of a new flavor set to be introduced in 2025.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 24, 2024 -
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Kylie Jenner’s Sprinter vodka soda has ambitions to transcend the ‘celebrity brand’
The canned cocktail brand, which launched earlier this year, blends premium liquor with sparkling water and fruit juice in an appeal to Gen Z.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 24, 2024 -
Courtesy of Lifeway Foods, Inc.
Danone offers to buy kefir maker Lifeway Foods for $283M
The proposal to buy the company for $25 a share comes as Lifeway’s leadership remains embroiled in a bitter family dispute and the manufacturer faces shareholder calls to sell itself.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 23, 2024 -
Courtesy of Molson Coors
ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Molson Coors revives light Miller High Life | Poppi, Post Malone partner on new flavor
In other beverage news, Bigelow Tea is constructing a new facility in Kentucky to meet the growing demand for its products.
By Food Dive staff • Sept. 19, 2024 -
Courtesy of Nutrabolt
C4 partners with Hershey to bring its sweets to energy drinks, protein powders
The initial tranche of products will include the confectionery giant’s Bubble Yum, Jolly Rancher, Hershey's Milk Chocolate and Reese's brands.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 18, 2024 -
Permission granted by Via Carota Craft Cocktails
Ready-to-drink cocktail brands seek ‘bar cart worthy’ premium glass packaging
Some beverage makers are turning to unique bottles in order to differentiate their products in a crowded category.
By Hollie Stephens • Sept. 18, 2024 -
Courtesy of Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola and Bacardi partner on ready-to-drink cocktail
The premixed beverage will be sold in several markets worldwide in 2025, with the initial launch planned for Mexico and select European markets.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 17, 2024 -
Courtesy of Molson Coors
Molson Coors bets on booze-free ‘mocktails’ with Australian brand
The partnership with Naked Life, which makes better-for-you canned nonalcoholic beverages, is part of the alcohol giant’s efforts to move beyond beer.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 17, 2024 -
Courtesy of PepsiCo
PepsiCo’s Gatorade debuts electrolyte powder aimed at everyday hydration
The product fills a void for the $6 billion-plus brand that is typically geared toward athletes and other physically active people.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 17, 2024 -
Courtesy of Nestlé
Nestlé‘s Stouffer’s launches first shelf-stable offering with macaroni and cheese
The product will compete in a segment with almost $3 billion in sales and help the CPG giant take advantage of consumer interest in shelf-stable and frozen versions of the food.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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OpinionHow food and beverage companies can stay ahead of the changes caused by GLP-1 drugs
Businesses can take proactive steps now to best position themselves for a competitive advantage in the face of the seismic shift these medications will have on the industry.
By Bryan Radtke and Jeremy Bartlow • Sept. 13, 2024 -
Courtesy of T. Hasegawa
T Hasegawa broadens flavor portfolio with Abelei acquisition
The purchase will add more citrus and fruit options to the company’s offerings serving the food, beverage and nutrition industries.
By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 12, 2024 -
Courtesy of Tropicana Brands Group
ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Tropicana splashes into refreshers | Jose Cuervo unleashes sweet heat
In other beverage news, upstart Game Day takes on tailgates with shots inspired by popular stadium snacks.
By Food Dive staff • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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Campbell Soup CEO downplays possibility of splitting food giant
Mark Clouse expressed confidence in the company’s existing business and said a potential separation of its snacks business from its meals and beverages wasn’t imminent.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 11, 2024 -
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Campbell Soup is changing its name to reflect a broader portfolio
The manufacturer of chips, sauces, cookies, beverages and other offerings will ask shareholders to approve renaming the 155-year-old firm The Campbell’s Company.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 11, 2024 -
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Keurig Dr Pepper to pay $1.5M to settle charges about K-Cup recyclability
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission says the beverage company omitted from filed documents important information about testing the recyclability of its K-Cup coffee pods.
By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 10, 2024 -
Retrieved from Black Rifle Coffee.
Keurig Dr Pepper inks sales and distribution deal for Black Rifle Energy Drinks
The new beverage line is expected to launch in the fourth quarter and be available nationwide in early 2025. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 6, 2024 -
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Hershey names ex-PepsiCo exec as president of US confections
The Reese’s maker said Michael Del Pozzo “brings a wealth of experience,” noting his role in transforming Gatorade from a sports drink into a fitness brand.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 6, 2024 -
Courtesy of Diageo
ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Diageo sweetens Baileys with churros | Leinenkugel’s stretches into taffy
In other beverage news, THC-infused beverage maker Blaze Mota debuted a hemp-derived variety of its canned michelada.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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Molson Coors latest company to revise DEI policy
The beer giant will no longer participate in a scoring system by the Human Rights Campaign and will tie executive incentives to business performance, not “aspirational representation goals.”
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 5, 2024 -
Courtesy of General Mills
ColumnLeftovers: Bisquick heads to the fair | Welch’s goes sugar free
The General Mills-owned brand is partnering with Kid Cudi on a funnel cake mix, and Thomas’ English muffins is bringing back its beloved pumpkin spice offerings.
By Food Dive Staff • Aug. 30, 2024 -
Courtesy of Krispy Kreme
ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Krispy Kreme heads to the Dr (Pepper) | Flow boosts fizz with sparkling mineral water
In other beverage news, THC-infused drinks brand Nowadays enters the lucrative RTD category with low-dose-canned cocktails.
By Food Dive staff • Aug. 29, 2024
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