Honest Tea removing Trump quotes from bottle caps

The company's co-founder said the decision has nothing to do with Trump's presidential bid.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 29, 2015

Diageo aims to reduce flavor varieties, lure millennials back to Smirnoff

Turning around Smirnoff could help spur net sales overall, which have been lagging in the U.S. the past two years.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 23, 2015

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AB InBev announces (another) craft brewery acquisition — Breckenridge Brewery

This marks AB InBev's third craft brewery acquisition in five days.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 22, 2015

Boston Beer names Kraft exec as next CFO

Frank Smalla had been Kraft's senior vice president of finance and served the company for two decades.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 21, 2015

AB InBev to purchase sixth craft brewery, Four Peaks Brewing

Four Peaks is Arizona's largest craft brewery and expects to produce 70,000 barrels of beer in 2015.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 21, 2015

Sierra Mist to become 'Mist Twst' in major brand overhaul

This is just the latest in a series of changes since the brand launched in 2000, but this time, the focus will be primarily on flavor messaging.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 18, 2015

AB InBev launches Best Damn Brewing

The new brand's debut product is Best Damn Root Beer, AB InBev's first hard root beer.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 16, 2015

PepsiCo's latest health plays: Organic Gatorade, retooled vending machines

These announcements follow other similar moves this year, including a non-GMO label for Tropicana varieties and aspartame-free Diet Pepsi.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 15, 2015

It's Crystal clear: Crystal Pepsi is back for a limited time

Over the summer, the company hinted that it could be bringing the '90s soda variety back after an "enthusiastic" social media campaign from Crystal Pepsi fans.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 9, 2015

AB InBev lights up smart Oculto bottles

The company is embracing the Internet of Things in marketing campaigns, including Oculto and the Bud-E Fridge.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 8, 2015

How an investment group hopes to brew up profits around the Keurig deal

Can JAB help revamp Keurig? Or will it leave it out in the "Kold?"

By David Oliver • Dec. 7, 2015

Investor group to buy Keurig for $13.9B

The company has seen consistent sales declines in previous quarters and its shares dipped more than 60% in value this year.

By David Oliver • Dec. 7, 2015

Mountain Dew revives Mtn Dew Pitch Black with limited supply

Reintroducing throwback brands has been a strategy for several soda companies this year.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 3, 2015

Move over, US — Chile, Mexico ahead in global sugary drink consumption

Sugary drinks in Chile (No. 1) sell at a rate of about 190 calories per person each day versus just below 160 calories per person every day in the U.S. (No. 3).

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 2, 2015

AB InBev secures NBA content rights with sponsorship extension

AB InBev, which serves as the official beer sponsor for the NBA and the NFL, has now extended its deals with both leagues.

By David Kirkpatrick • Dec. 2, 2015

Coca-Cola-backed nonprofit ceasing operations

The Global Energy Balance Network's announcement comes amid controversy regarding its relationship with the beverage giant.

By David Oliver • Dec. 1, 2015

PepsiCo Creator division develops immersive creative experiences

The company hopes to foster engagement with consumers through the intersections of art and disruptive technology, such as with the Pepsi Art Dome currently being showcased at festivals.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 1, 2015

Soda tax legislation debate coming to up to a dozen cities next year

With victories in Mexico and Berkeley, CA, public health advocates want to expand the fight for soda taxes. But how will the election year impact those initiatives?

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 30, 2015

Cognac producers make US push

Retail cognac sales in the U.S. are predicted to rise 9% from last year to $5.2 billion, according to Euromonitor.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 23, 2015

Coca-Cola exec: Mini-cans to 'reinvent' the soda business

As soda volumes decline, the company is able to charge more by the ounce for transaction packages, which include mini-cans and mini-bottles.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 23, 2015

Coke CEO has a 'golden triangle' plan for a feminist boost

“Women have a better feeling, a better immersion, a better ideation on how to create positive balance between social and economic values," Muhtar Kent said.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 20, 2015

Coca-Cola hopes sparkling water can revive performance

Its sparkling version of smartwater will debut at restaurants, hotels, and stores in New York City, Los Angeles, and Miami with expansion planned for next year.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 19, 2015

Heineken to discontinue Desperados tequila-flavored beer in US

The brand is popular globally, but the company wants to focus on its four core brands, a Heineken USA spokesperson told Ad Age.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 19, 2015

Diageo launches 'Whiskey Union' to innovate varieties

The company's new products will be "unorthodox, weird and wonderful, and possibly like nothing you’ve ever tasted before," according to David Gates, head of premium core spirits at Diageo.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 18, 2015

More dollars to spend, yet no third Super Bowl puppy commercial for AB InBev

The company said last year's puppy spot didn't sell enough beer to warrant a third Super Bowl.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 18, 2015