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ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Jason and Travis Kelce join Garage Beer | DavidsTea brings a spark to RTD drinks
The NFL stars have become co-owners of the Ohio-based light beer, and New Jersey’s Asbury Park Brewery is using AI to create its latest offering.
By Food Dive staff • June 20, 2024 -
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Athletic Brewing buys second San Diego facility
The nonalcoholic beer category leader is expanding its manufacturing footprint in order to capitalize on the growth of its brews.
By Chris Casey • June 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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Primo, Poland Spring owner BlueTriton agree to water merger
The new company, which expects to have combined net revenues of $6.5 billion, will serve millions of consumers across different product formats, channels, price points and usage occasions.
By Christopher Doering • June 17, 2024 -
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CBD producers push back against ‘devastating’ farm bill amendment
The proposal would prevent the sale of synthetic THC-infused products made from hemp delta-9 that are not derived from the cannabis plant.
By Chris Casey • June 14, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Sip: L.A. Libations to launch startup beverage incubator | Dolly Parton, Snoop Dogg debut alcohol offerings
The incubator announced a new venture to help brands grow quicker, and the music superstars aim to impress drinkers with their latest products.
By Food Dive staff • June 13, 2024 -
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From lager to leaf: Behind Green Thumb’s bid for Boston Beer merger
Joining forces could allow the new entity to innovate in categories including edibles and drinks, the cannabis company’s CEO said.
By Chris Casey • June 13, 2024 -
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Q&AInside Chobani’s integration of its $900M acquisition of La Colombe
The Greek yogurt giant has spent $30 million to improve its La Colombe plant in Michigan and to increase pay and benefits for the coffee brand’s workforce.
By Christopher Doering • June 12, 2024 -
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How Dr Pepper passed Pepsi by marketing around football, flavor innovation
The 140-year-old soda brand has relied on investment, patience and agile marketing to become the number two soft drink in the U.S.
By Chris Kelly • June 11, 2024 -
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Energy drink giant Celsius considers move into food, water
CEO John Fieldly said any entrance into “adjacent categories” would be several years away and that the beverage company remains focused on growing its signature offering.
By Christopher Doering • June 11, 2024 -
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JM Smucker’s Café Bustelo enters refrigerated aisle with iced coffee
The nearly century-old brand is launching the product as more consumers, especially millennials and Gen Z, show a penchant for cold coffee.
By Christopher Doering • June 10, 2024 -
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Throne Sport Coffee’s CEO saw an opening for an RTD coffee with less sugar
Beverage industry veteran Mike Fedele enlisted NFL star Patrick Mahomes to launch a caffeinated drink with nutritional attributes others in the category lack.
By Chris Casey • June 10, 2024 -
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Why Funny Water’s CEO believes alcohol-infused water is no laughing matter
Jarrett Malnarich said the beverage appeals to consumers looking for a light buzz and no carbonation.
By Chris Casey • June 6, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Peet’s Coffee brightens summer with citrus | Lipton overhauls green tea with new flavors
In other beverage news, Napa Valley winery Frog’s Leap debuts a new California red with a sustainable bottle.
By Food Dive staff • June 6, 2024 -
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ColumnIngredients in Focus: Pure Purple Butterfly Pea
The coloring agent from a Taiwanese flower is bringing vibrant hues of purple and blue to food and beverage products.
By Elizabeth Flood • June 6, 2024 -
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Pepsi’s CMO Todd Kaplan departs after reinvigorating the beverage offering
After nearly two decades at PepsiCo, the marketing executive who oversaw the flagship brand's turnaround and visual overhaul will pursue a new opportunity.
By Chris Kelly • June 5, 2024 -
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Liquid Death names former PepsiCo, Keurig Dr Pepper exec as CFO
The fast-growing startup known for its canned water has entered new beverage categories while adding executives to its C-suite with prior experience in the sector.
By Christopher Doering • June 4, 2024 -
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Poppi faces class action lawsuit for ‘prebiotic’ claims
The complaint, filed in a California district court, said aggregate claims in the suit amount to more than $5 million.
By S.L. Fuller • June 3, 2024 -
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Chobani founder and CEO buys Anchor Brewing
Billionaire Hamdi Ulukaya purchased the oldest craft brewery in the U.S., which closed last year, for an undisclosed amount.
By Chris Casey • June 3, 2024 -
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Q&AInside the nonalcoholic beverage incubator big and small companies turn to for advice
L.A. Libations, which has served as an accelerator for Body Armor, Core and Athletic, has a reputation for spotting trends and helping nascent brands navigate the growing popularity of booze-free drinks.
By Christopher Doering • June 3, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Molson Coors shifts Peroni production stateside | Outshine blends smoothies into cocktails
In other beverage news, mocktail brand Free AF — which uses a botanical extract to induce the feeling of drinking booze — expands into Walmart and Target.
By Food Dive staff • May 30, 2024 -
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Suja Life to relaunch cult classic soda Slice with gut health reformulation
The new iteration of the lemon-lime drink, first launched by PepsiCo in 1984, will compete with prebiotic carbonated sodas like Poppi and Olipop.
By Chris Casey • May 29, 2024 -
Informa
Food industry conferences to watch before the end of 2024
Though the year is almost halfway over, there are still plenty of conventions and events scheduled. Food Dive is highlighting 9 to keep an eye on.
By Elizabeth Flood • May 29, 2024 -
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Campbell Soup consolidates manufacturing footprint, lays off 415 workers
The soup and snacks maker also said it would invest $230 million in newer, more agile facilities as part of improvements to its supply chain.
By Christopher Doering • May 28, 2024 -
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Q&AHow Unilever is embracing artificial intelligence to revolutionize food development
The CPG company uses the technology for everything from assessing the shelf life, taste and texture of its products to understanding changes in consumer preferences.
By Christopher Doering • May 28, 2024 -
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ColumnIngredients in Focus: Nuike Foods turns grain to milk
The Israeli startup is using unconventional ingredients such as quinoa to improve the taste and texture of alternative milks.
By Elizabeth Flood • May 23, 2024
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