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Nestlé overhauls senior leadership, operating structure amid slowing sales
The changes come as the world's largest food company cut its growth outlook for the full year and warned of sluggish consumer demand.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Spider-Man’s Tom Holland swoops into nonalcoholic beer | Bottled water demand explodes
In other beverage news, cannabis drink brands launched a trade group this week with Washington, D.C. lobbyists in order to influence federal legislation.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 17, 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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Wine sales slump as long-term decline continues
Several large beverage companies, seeing losses in their wine operations, have turned to premium offerings to cater to a more niche audience willing to pay more.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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How a third-generation farmer turned his small family apple farm into a $54M cider business
Blake’s Hard Cider, which has grown to be a multi-million dollar national business, developed out of a 77-year-old apple farm in Michigan.
By Jennifer Lawinski • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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Kraft Heinz ‘betting big’ on reaching consumers away from home
The ketchup and Mac & Cheese maker said its foodservice unit is “an integral strategic building block” to growing its business and raising brand awareness.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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Q&ANespresso’s marketing and sustainability maven on her dual role
Jessica Padula discussed acting like a luxury brand and how to navigate growing ESG backlash at Advertising Week New York.
By Peter Adams • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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Tilray CEO optimistic about cannabis legalization after election
The Canadian company believes its marijuana-infused products are positioned to benefit no matter the outcome in November.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Keurig Dr Pepper serves Shirley Temple 7UP | Constellation taps CPG veteran as executive VP
In other beverage news, a new player in the whiskey category hopes to stand out with the help of a bourbon trailblazer.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Q&APepsiCo Foods creative chief on in-housing and ‘borderless’ content
Chris Bellinger discussed the demands of an always-on content strategy and bringing back Doritos’ “Crash the Super Bowl” at Advertising Week.
By Peter Adams • Oct. 9, 2024 -
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Liquid Death names former PepsiCo, Coca-Cola exec to lead retail expansion
The appointment of Mike Fine comes as sales for the fast-growing beverage company hit a record $303 million for the year ending in June.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 8, 2024 -
Courtesy of Chobani
Chobani expands high protein presence with new yogurt
The food manufacturer is appealing to a large audience with an abundance of the popular nutrient, natural ingredients and no added sugar.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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Butterfly Equity to buy Duckhorn Portfolio wines for nearly $2B
The deal is part of a larger consolidation in the high-end wine category as brands adapt to harsh market conditions and changing consumer tastes.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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Moët Hennessy invests in nonalcoholic wine brand
The luxury beverage maker’s partnership comes after it reported declining revenue in the sparkling wine category in the first half of 2024.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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Q&AInside Smucker’s evolving relationship with US retailers
Robert Crane, who oversees sales, said the Uncrustables maker is collaborating more with stores following COVID-19, supply disruptions and inflation to make sure their strategies are aligned.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 7, 2024 -
Courtesy of Boston Beer Company
ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Boston Beer summons Sam Adams with séance kit | Shock Top shakes up hard tea
In other beverage news, C4 Energy is freezing up with its latest set of flavors and color-changing cans.
By Food Dive staff • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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PepsiCo to acquire tortilla-chip maker Siete Foods for $1.2B
The acquisition expands on the New York company’s efforts to improve the healthiness of its snacking portfolio as consumers watch more closely what they eat.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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Anheuser-Busch invests $16M in facility to boost drinks ‘beyond beer’
The beer giant aims to expand production of its canned cocktail brands.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 30, 2024 -
Courtesy of Diageo
Diageo acquires nonalcoholic spirits brand Ritual
The company is expanding its presence in the zero-proof beverages market with a brand that sells alternatives to gin, whiskey and tequila.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 30, 2024 -
Courtesy of Anheuser-Busch
ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Anheuser-Busch unveils Michelob Ultra Zero | Boston Beer takes Truly to brunch
In other beverage news, Nestlé’s Coffee mate is turning to a popular breakfast item for its latest creamer.
By Food Dive staff • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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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 -
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
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