Heaven Hill to acquire fast-growing Deep Eddy Vodka

The company aims to strengthen its presence in the vodka category, which leads the U.S. in spirits volumes.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 21, 2015

All-natural milk must be labeled 'imitation,' hurts dairy sales

This has led to the dumping of hundreds of gallons of skim milk per week. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 21, 2015

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Coca-Cola vs. PepsiCo: Which better conserves water?

The rivalry looms in more than just signature sodas.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 20, 2015

Powdered alcohol banned in half of US states

A "powdered alcohol prohibition" is sweeping the nation.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 19, 2015

Coke's Suja investment is official: BevNET

Drink up: The deal means $90 million for investors.

By David Oliver • Aug. 19, 2015

Sazerac files Fireball trademark lawsuit

The spirits company is suing a North Carolina brewery — another recent case of a trademark infringement lawsuit for a spirits company.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 19, 2015

Amid flat sales, Diageo CEO gets a 48% pay cut

This may signal the need to refocus the company's efforts on premium spirits, which consumers are beginning to prefer.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 17, 2015

Friday Flavors: Pumpkin spice (yes, already) and Wheaties beer

Plus: spreadable beer exists. Thanks for the tip, Bloomberg.

By David Oliver • Aug. 13, 2015

Coca-Cola appoints president and COO, James Quincey

Coca-Cola's c-suite is very different than last October — but will that translate to real improvement at an "important time?"

By David Oliver • Aug. 13, 2015

LaCroix dominates sparkling water, a popular soda alternative

They may both bubble, but sparkling water is besting the sales growth of the floundering soda industry.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 13, 2015

Bottoms up: A breakdown of the spirits industry in 2015

Whiskey, tequila, vodka, and premium brands are filling U.S. consumers' shot glasses and highballs — for now.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 12, 2015

Health experts balk at obesity claims made by Coca-Cola-funded nonprofit

The nonprofit, Global Energy Balance Network, said its argument about obesity and exercise has been oversimplified.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 12, 2015

Dean Foods: Sales fall due to high prices, chairman resigns

The resignation came just before the company announced its latest quarterly earnings.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 10, 2015

Chobani founder invests in specialty coffee purveyor, La Colombe

Ulukaya sees a similar opportunity in the specialty coffee market as he saw in Greek yogurt when he founded Chobani.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 10, 2015

Keurig trims workforce, SodaStream's revenue plunges

Pressure mounts on latest strategies: Keurig's upcoming Kold machine and SodaStream's sparkling water rebranding efforts.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 6, 2015

MillerCoors targets millennials with web series, easily crushes goal

Available on UPROXX, Facebook and YouTube, the five part series surpassed its target of 750,000 views by reaching nearly 2.7 million views.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 6, 2015

Study suggests dairy might be best way to deliver probiotics

The study involved mice so human applications have yet to be determined.

By Carol Wiley • Aug. 5, 2015

AB InBev pulls distributorship from Kentucky

The move comes after a contentious battle in Kentucky's state legislature.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 5, 2015

Three European Coca-Cola bottlers in talks to merge: WSJ

Coca-Cola has found yet another potential way to cut costs and improve efficiency, according to The Wall Street Journal.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 31, 2015

SodaStream hopes for sparkling sales after makeover

As the release date for the Keurig Kold draws near, SodaStream is racing to adjust its image to better distinguish itself from the competition.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 31, 2015

North America a large but tough market for AB InBev, Diageo

Americans' changing tastes are altering the strategies for major beer and spirits companies.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 30, 2015

ABA sues San Francisco over sugary drinks legislation

Concerns over sugar consumption have already been felt at the consumer, business, and government levels.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 27, 2015

Dr Pepper Snapple reports growth in sales, net income

The company's partnership with Keurig Kold will be something to keep an eye on.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 23, 2015

Coca-Cola ups interactive element of 'Share a Coke' campaign

The "Share a Coke" interactive feature was created in partnership with Google.

By David Kirkpatrick • July 22, 2015

Coca-Cola sees volume growth for brands worldwide

Despite consumers' moves away from the world of sugar-sweetened beverages, worldwide soda volumes rose in Q2.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 22, 2015