Beverages: Page 15
-
Permission granted by Hershey
Hershey names new executives to oversee confection, salty snacks
Andrew Archambault, joining from Keurig Dr Pepper, will oversee its sweets business, while company veteran Veronica Villasenor will run brands like Dot’s and SkinnyPop.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 13, 2025 -
Getty Images
Surgeon general’s advisory on alcohol’s cancer risk puts industry on defense
After a report detailing the health risks of imbibing, at least one analyst thinks the incoming Trump administration could heighten the scrutiny on the sector.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 13, 2025 -
Joe Raedle via Getty Images
Tropicana orange supplier Alico to exit citrus business
The company concluded that "growing citrus is no longer economically viable for us in Florida," with disease and hurricanes reducing production by 73%.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 10, 2025 -
Getty Images
Deep Dive6 food and beverage trends to watch in 2025
The evolution of AI, more limited-time product offerings and GLP-1 use for weight loss are among the issues expected to play a more prominent role this year.
By Food Dive Staff • Jan. 9, 2025 -
Courtesy of Duckhorn Portfolio
ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Duckhorn Portfolio names new CEO | Odwalla reemerges with new juices, smoothies
The winemaker is changing leadership after its $2 billion sale, and the juice brand formerly owned by Coca-Cola is tapping into consumer interest for healthier drinks.
By Food Dive staff • Jan. 9, 2025 -
Drew Angerer via Getty Images
Pabst and Anheuser-Busch enter into brewing agreement
The deal comes after Pabst’s production deal with Molson Coors ended last month after nearly 20 years.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 7, 2025 -
Courtesy of Athletic Brewing
Inside Athletic Brewing’s marketing as reach expands for nonalcoholic beer
CMO Andrew Katz explains how a new multimillion-dollar campaign addresses the entrance of more "big guys" into the nonalcoholic category.
By Chris Kelly • Jan. 7, 2025 -
Courtesy of Kellanova
Food and beverage M&A activity poised to ‘proliferate’ in 2025
The lion’s share of dealmaking is expected to be smaller bolt-on transactions as companies increase their exposure in fast-growing, trendy areas such as premium, snacking and health and wellness.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 7, 2025 -
Courtesy of Lifeway Foods, Inc.
Danone accuses Lifeway of allowing its CEO to engage in ‘self-dealing’ and ‘value destruction’
The France-based company, which is offering to buy the kefir producer, plans to file a lawsuit claiming its top executive and board have breached their fiduciary duties to shareholders.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 6, 2025 -
Courtesy of Quinn
ColumnLeftovers: Quinn brings PB&J to pretzels | Diageo dips Baileys into chocolate
The natural foods maker is moving the classic sandwich into the snacks aisle, and the Irish Cream liqueur takes a decadent dive into desserts.
By Food Dive staff • Jan. 3, 2025 -
Getty Images
Food experts share ingredient and flavor trends
Insiders bet on the impact of Gen Z disruption and Gen X nostalgia, while umami and spicy flavors continue their reign.
By Jennifer Lawinski • Jan. 2, 2025 -
Courtesy of Heineken
ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Nonalcoholic brands pour hope into Dry January
Producers such as Heineken, Giesen 0% wines and Free Spirits are promoting their alcohol-free beverages as more consumers moderate their drinking.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 2, 2025 -
Courtesy of Southern Glazer's
Southern Glazer’s sued by FTC for pricing discrimination
The agency's complaint alleges the alcohol distributor has withheld volume discounts to smaller retailers while favoring larger chain stores.
By Phil Neuffer • Dec. 19, 2024 -
Getty Images
ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Gen Z cocktail choices driven by experiences, Bacardi finds | Seth Rogen trades smoking for THC sparkling water
The Patron maker found sporting events and restaurants are influencing younger consumers tastes, and the comedy actor’s lifestyle brand debuts a hemp-based seltzer.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 19, 2024 -
Courtesy of Nestle
Nestlé launches drink that suppresses hunger, promotes GLP-1 production
The Boost pre-meal beverage is the latest offering from the global food giant that taps into the growing popularity of weight loss drugs.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 18, 2024 -
Courtesy of Campbell's
How Grillo’s Pickles holds onto niche status while nabbing Big Food collabs
A top executive said the company, which recently launched a Bloody Mary mix with The Campbell’s Company’s V8, is maintaining its authenticity by being selective about its partnerships.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 18, 2024 -
Permission granted by Redcon1
Nostalgic Jolt Cola returning to shelves as an energy drink
The beverage, popular in the 1980s and 1990s, is nearly tripling its caffeine content, ditching sugar and adding functional benefits in demand with today’s consumers.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 16, 2024 -
Courtesy of Unwell Hydration
ColumnThe Weekly Sip: ‘Call Her Daddy’ podcast host debuts hydration drink | Molson Coors doubles down on Banquet
In other beverage news, Suntory takes inspiration from a lemon-lime Tokyo bar cocktail for its latest RTD launch.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 12, 2024 -
Permission granted by The Campbell's Company
V8 partners on Bloody Mary RTD beverage
The limited-time Spritz, which contains wine instead of vodka, aims to promote the versatility of The Campbell’s Company product and expand it into new usage occasions.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 12, 2024 -
David Silverman via Getty Images
US to test national milk supply amid bird flu concerns
The federal order allows the USDA to test samples of unpasteurized milk from all farms, transporters and facilities as officials look to contain an expanding outbreak.
By Nathan Owens • Dec. 9, 2024 -
Spencer Platt via Getty Images
Coca-Cola lowers ambition with new 2035 packaging sustainability targets
The goals cover packaging design and collection. The move follows an August statement that it was “behind plan” to meet certain 2030 goals.
By Maria Rachal • Dec. 6, 2024 -
Justin Sullivan via Getty Images
Nestlé USA names Martin Thompson as CEO
The CPG veteran, who previously ran the food and beverage giant’s U.S. coffee business, will take on the new role starting in 2025.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 5, 2024 -
Courtesy of Molson Coors
ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Miller High Life bottles bar scent | PepsiCo unwraps Gingerbread cola
In other beverage news, Budweiser producer AB InBev is furthering its manufacturing push with a $10 million investment in its Florida brewery.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 5, 2024 -
Craig Barritt via Getty Images
Stoli vodka owners file for bankruptcy following cyberattack
The company's CEO said that its IT systems have been affected since the ransomware attack earlier this year, which coincided with the seizure of distilleries producing the spirit in Russia.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 4, 2024 -
Courtesy of Cointreau
Cointreau teams up with ‘Caviar Queen’ for holiday cocktail kit
The triple sec maker is aiming to boost attention on social media by capitalizing on Gen Z’s interest in premium experiences.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 4, 2024
Previous
