Beverages: Page 14
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Nestlé changes how it reports nutritional value of food after criticism
Investor coalition ShareAction has called on the DiGiorno and Nespresso manufacturer to improve the health content of its food and beverage portfolio.
By Christopher Doering • April 29, 2025 -
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Ghost energy drinks drive sales boost at Keurig Dr Pepper
The beverage giant, which acquired the brand for more than $1 billion last fall, sees the category as a path toward growth as its coffee business struggles.
By Chris Casey • April 28, 2025 -
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TrendlineInside the functional beverage frenzy
Major companies like PepsiCo and Monster are adding ingredients to boost emotional or physical wellness as consumers demand more out of their drinks.
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Nestlé names company veteran to run its Americas region
Jeff Hamilton replaces Steve Presley who is retiring after nearly 30 years with the Lean Cuisine and Nespresso maker.
By Christopher Doering • April 25, 2025 -
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Frugalpac paper wine bottles roll out in US with Target debut
Collective Good wines will be packaged in the fiber-based bottles via a collaboration between Latitude Wines and Monterey Wine Co.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 25, 2025 -
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PepsiCo CEO says snacks maker ‘accelerating’ transition to natural ingredients
The comment comes after HHS head Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he wants food companies to voluntarily remove or replace artificial colors before 2027.
By Christopher Doering • April 24, 2025 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Boston Beer splashes into vodka lemonade | PepsiCo takes Mountain Dew on a tropical ride
In other beverage news, Eclipse Foods believes its plant-based whole milk is more of a direct replica of dairy milk than other products on the market.
By Chris Casey • April 24, 2025 -
Constellation sued for allegedly misleading shareholders on wine sales
The suit claims the alcohol giant, which saw its sales in the category drop 7% last year, deceived investors and mishandled funds.
By Chris Casey • April 23, 2025 -
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Inside BodyArmor’s new visual identity and largest marketing campaign to date
The Coca-Cola-owned beverage aims to separate itself from a crowded category with a bold new look and ads that ask consumers to “Choose Better.”
By Chris Kelly • April 21, 2025 -
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From overlooked to beverage juggernaut: Inside Campbell’s transformation of V8
The CPG manufacturer wants to grow the product into a $1 billion hydration brand by building its presence in everything from energy to cocktails.
By Christopher Doering • April 21, 2025 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Monster shuts down craft beer plant amid alcohol woes | Jamba Juice gets into powdered hydration
In other beverage news, Ryl Tea raised $15 million in its latest funding round with the help of its country star co-founder Morgan Wallen.
By Chris Casey • April 17, 2025 -
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PepsiCo, Kraft Heinz face off with shareholder activists on sustainable packaging
CPGs and foodservice companies are feeling the pressure to provide more accountability about their flexible packaging, reusables and recycling labels.
By Cole Rosengren • April 16, 2025 -
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Deep DiveAisle hopping: Why major food and beverage brands are entering new parts of the grocery store
Nestlé, Kraft Heinz and J.M. Smucker are among the CPG giants leveraging the brand equity of well-known products to expand into different categories, boost recognition and grow sales.
By Christopher Doering • April 16, 2025 -
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Constellation offloads wines amid projected double-digit sales drop, tariff uncertainty
The strategy by the Robert Mondavi and Kim Crawford owner to focus on premium offerings mirrors a similar strategy it has with beer.
By Chris Casey • April 15, 2025 -
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Molson Coors CEO to retire after 6 years at the helm
Gavin Hattersley led the expansion of the Coors Banquet maker’s “Beyond Beer” portfolio.
By Chris Casey • April 14, 2025 -
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Constellation says Trump’s immigration crackdown is hurting sales of Modelo, Corona
Deportation threats and the potential of job losses have led to decreased spending among Hispanic consumers who make up half of the company’s beer sales.
By Chris Casey • Updated April 15, 2025 -
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TreeHouse Foods to cut 150 corporate jobs in a cost-saving move
The restructuring, which includes the elimination of the company's chief commercial officer role, comes as the company has faced two major recalls since 2023.
By Christopher Doering • April 11, 2025 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Monster slams claims that stock is overvalued | Starbucks debuts new energy drink lineup
In other beverage news, Diageo is spicing up its Captain Morgan canned malt cocktails with four ‘sweet heat’ flavors.
By Chris Casey • April 10, 2025 -
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Diageo swaps Cîroc US ownership for LeBron James-backed tequila
The spirits maker is offloading the vodka brand following its negative association with Sean “Diddy” Combs.
By Chris Casey • April 8, 2025 -
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Guatemalan conglomerate buys owner of SunnyD, Juicy Juice
Castillo Hermanos will acquire Harvest Hill Beverage Company as it looks to gain a foothold in the U.S.
By Chris Casey • April 7, 2025 -
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Nestlé brings Maison Perrier sparkling non-alcoholic cocktails to US
The rollout reflects the growing demand for mocktails among consumers wanting to cut back on alcohol without losing the flavor and social aspects.
By Christopher Doering • April 7, 2025 -
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Pabst debuts light beer for moderation-minded consumers
The beverage is launching a craft-inspired brew to capitalize on the growing demand for products with fewer calories and lower alcohol content.
By Chris Casey • April 4, 2025 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Sip: AriZona brews private-label iced tea for 7-Eleven | Non-dairy milk company Califia Farms enters juice
In other beverage news, a hemp beverage maker is upping the THC content for its new lemonade seltzers.
By Chris Casey • April 3, 2025 -
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Beer, aluminum can imports subject to 25% tariffs
Industry analysts anticipate the new beer and can tariffs will strike a hard blow to Constellation, who imports all of its beer from Mexico.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 3, 2025 -
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Trump unveils sweeping tariffs, sparking further turmoil in food
A 10% duty on imports and reciprocal levies on 60 countries will raise consumer costs and “unintentionally harm iconic American manufacturers,” according to the Consumer Brands Association.
By Phil Neuffer • April 3, 2025 -
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Anheuser-Busch debuts a new vodka tea brand called Skimmers
The launch comes as the niche alcohol segment surged 332% in 2024 with consumers turning away from beer in favor of alternative ready-to-drink offerings.
By Christopher Doering • April 2, 2025
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