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  • Putting the 'beer' back into root beer

    The root beer flavor could be a good entry point for beer-wary consumers being introduced to craft and major brewers alike.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • July 22, 2015
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    How Guru Energy Drink Manages Distribution

    The behind the scenes operations of the world’s first natural energy drink.

    July 21, 2015
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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
  • a2 Milk not interested in takeover by Freedom Foods, Dean Foods

    The company could, however, be interested in other confidential takeover offers.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • July 21, 2015
  • Bill would give USPS permission to ship alcoholic beverages

    The bill could offer craft alcohol producers a better opportunity to hit the national stage.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • July 20, 2015
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    Melitta creates first recyclable coffee pod

    The single-serve cups of joe will help combat the growing issue of plastic coffee pods ending up in landfills. 

    By Kristin Musulin • July 15, 2015
  • Virginia Tech creates Healthy Beverage Index

    It grades dietary consumption of all kinds of fluids; a higher score means a more favorable fluid intake profile.

    By Carol Wiley • July 13, 2015
  • Are Panera and PepsiCo breaking up over high fructose corn syrup?

    Plus: Diet Pepsi with aspartame may be available online.

    By David Oliver • July 9, 2015
  • PepsiCo boosts earnings forecast as profit, revenue exceed expectations

    The company points to the payoff in raising prices to its Americas beverage business.

    By David Oliver • July 9, 2015
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    What is the coffee industry brewing today?

    From coffee consumption and inreasing prices to craft coffee and single-serving pods, the coffee industry has plenty to hash out.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • July 8, 2015
  • Nestle Waters signs canning, distribution agreement with Polar Beverages

    The new canned products join a list of other Nestle Waters products already produced in cans.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • July 8, 2015
  • Nestle Waters North America's Resource brand debuts bottle made with 100% recycled material

    As industry players move toward recyclable packaging to improve sustainability at their companies, will this become the norm in the industry?

    By Carolyn Heneghan • July 7, 2015
  • Bourbon production, inventory on the rise in KY

    Bourbon is a driver for the spirits industry not only in Kentucky, but the entire country, as global demand for whiskey continues to rise.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • July 6, 2015
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    Coca-Cola names Alan Boehme new CTO

    This is just one of several executive and board member changes the company has made in the past year, but it's unclear whether these changes could ultimately help improve its bottom line.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • July 6, 2015
  • Smucker slashes Folgers, Dunkin Donuts coffee prices by 6%

    The price cuts come after last year's approximately 9% price increase, but whether the lower prices will actually benefit or lure customers back is up for debate.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • July 2, 2015
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    SFFS15: What's 'officially' trending, buyer perspectives, and a Shark Tank session

    ... and that's a bite of the last day of this year's Summer Fancy Food Show. We also have key takeaways on trend forecasting and insight from an investment group.

    By David Oliver • June 30, 2015
  • Millennials approve: Exotic flavors abound in the beverage industry

    From local produce and floral scents to spicy kicks and exotic varieties, beverage flavors run the gamut thanks to millennials' evolving taste buds.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • June 26, 2015
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    Cott stock tops soda competitors as bottled water thrives

    The soda industry is being edged out by bottled water, and Canadian beverage producer Cott is enjoying the rewards.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • June 25, 2015
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    Craft soda bubbling up interest for ailing soda industry

    Consumer preferences are changing, but they're not necessarily leading consumers away from soda entirely — just to a different niche.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • June 22, 2015
  • Consumers still want the fizz — but from seltzer instead

    Seltzer — aka sparkling or soda water — sales are soaring, while soda sales are shrinking.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • June 17, 2015
  • Coca-Cola acquires $2.15B minority stake in Monster

    The two companies are trading ownership of various beverage segments.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • June 16, 2015
  • PepsiCo calls out Coca-Cola in new ads

    The former mentions two of the latter's icons in its new ads.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • June 16, 2015
  • New beer excise tax reform introduced

    The new legislation supports all beer producers, including craft and larger brewers.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • June 15, 2015
  • Snapple debuts new look, targets broader U.S. and global markets

    A new label could help the company capitalize on surging RTD tea sales.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • June 10, 2015
  • Deep Dive

    Bottled water expected to claim top spot over soda

    In drought-stricken areas of the country and in green-minded circles, bottled water remains a hot button issue.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • June 10, 2015
  • Coca-Cola Enterprises vows to reduce calories by 10% in 5 years

    The bottling company is responding to consumers' changing preferences.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • June 9, 2015