Beverages: Page 16


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    The Weekly Sip: Molson Coors revives light Miller High Life | Poppi, Post Malone partner on new flavor

    In other beverage news, Bigelow Tea is constructing a new facility in Kentucky to meet the growing demand for its products.

    By Food Dive staff • Sept. 19, 2024
  • C4 energy drinks and protein powders that incorporate four Hershey brands.
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    C4 partners with Hershey to bring its sweets to energy drinks, protein powders

    The initial tranche of products will include the confectionery giant’s Bubble Yum, Jolly Rancher, Hershey's Milk Chocolate and Reese's brands. 

    By Sept. 18, 2024
  • Trendline

    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.  

    By Food Dive staff
  • A line of Via Carota sparkling cocktails in various colors
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    Ready-to-drink cocktail brands seek ‘bar cart worthy’ premium glass packaging

    Some beverage makers are turning to unique bottles in order to differentiate their products in a crowded category.

    By Hollie Stephens • Sept. 18, 2024
  • Packaging for Bacardi Mixed with Coca-Cola RTD.
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    Coca-Cola and Bacardi partner on ready-to-drink cocktail

    The premixed beverage will be sold in several markets worldwide in 2025, with the initial launch planned for Mexico and select European markets.

    By Sept. 17, 2024
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    Molson Coors bets on booze-free ‘mocktails’ with Australian brand

    The partnership with Naked Life, which makes better-for-you canned nonalcoholic beverages, is part of the alcohol giant’s efforts to move beyond beer.

    By Sept. 17, 2024
  • Packets of Gatorade Hydrati.on Booster
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    PepsiCo’s Gatorade debuts electrolyte powder aimed at everyday hydration

    The product fills a void for the $6 billion-plus brand that is typically geared toward athletes and other physically active people.

    By Sept. 17, 2024
  • A box of Stouffer’s Supreme Shells & Cheese
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    Nestlé‘s Stouffer’s launches first shelf-stable offering with macaroni and cheese

    The product will compete in a segment with almost $3 billion in sales and help the CPG giant take advantage of consumer interest in shelf-stable and frozen versions of the food.

    By Sept. 16, 2024
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    Opinion

    How food and beverage companies can stay ahead of the changes caused by GLP-1 drugs

    Businesses can take proactive steps now to best position themselves for a competitive advantage in the face of the seismic shift these medications will have on the industry. 

    By Bryan Radtke and Jeremy Bartlow • Sept. 13, 2024
  • T. Hasegawa USA and Abelei Flavors offerings
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    T Hasegawa broadens flavor portfolio with Abelei acquisition

    The purchase will add more citrus and fruit options to the company’s offerings serving the food, beverage and nutrition industries.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 12, 2024
  • A bottle of Tropicana Brands Group's new Tropicana Refresher.
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    The Weekly Sip: Tropicana splashes into refreshers | Jose Cuervo unleashes sweet heat

    In other beverage news, upstart Game Day takes on tailgates with shots inspired by popular stadium snacks.

    By Food Dive staff • Sept. 12, 2024
  • Cans of Campbell's Soup cans in New York City.
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    Campbell Soup CEO downplays possibility of splitting food giant

    Mark Clouse expressed confidence in the company’s existing business and said a potential separation of its snacks business from its meals and beverages wasn’t imminent.

    By Sept. 11, 2024
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    Campbell Soup is changing its name to reflect a broader portfolio

    The manufacturer of chips, sauces, cookies, beverages and other offerings will ask shareholders to approve renaming the 155-year-old firm The Campbell’s Company.

    By Sept. 11, 2024
  • Close-up view of legacy Keurig Green Mountain single-serve K-Cup coffee pods.
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    Keurig Dr Pepper to pay $1.5M to settle charges about K-Cup recyclability

    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission says the beverage company omitted from filed documents important information about testing the recyclability of its K-Cup coffee pods. 

    By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 10, 2024
  • A package of Black Rifle Coffee.
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    Keurig Dr Pepper inks sales and distribution deal for Black Rifle Energy Drinks

    The new beverage line is expected to launch in the fourth quarter and be available nationwide in early 2025. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

    By Sept. 6, 2024
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    Hershey names ex-PepsiCo exec as president of US confections

    The Reese’s maker said Michael Del Pozzo “brings a wealth of experience,” noting his role in transforming Gatorade from a sports drink into a fitness brand.

    By Sept. 6, 2024
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    The Weekly Sip: Diageo sweetens Baileys with churros | Leinenkugel’s stretches into taffy

    In other beverage news, THC-infused beverage maker Blaze Mota debuted a hemp-derived variety of its canned michelada.

    By Sept. 5, 2024
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    Molson Coors latest company to revise DEI policy

    The beer giant will no longer participate in a scoring system by the Human Rights Campaign and will tie executive incentives to business performance, not “aspirational representation goals.”

    By Sept. 5, 2024
  • A box of General Mills' Bisquick limited-edition funnel cake mix.
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    Leftovers: Bisquick heads to the fair | Welch’s goes sugar free

    The General Mills-owned brand is partnering with Kid Cudi on a funnel cake mix, and Thomas’ English muffins is bringing back its beloved pumpkin spice offerings.

    By Food Dive Staff • Aug. 30, 2024
  • Krispy Kreme's new Dr Pepper doughnut.
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    The Weekly Sip: Krispy Kreme heads to the Dr (Pepper) | Flow boosts fizz with sparkling mineral water

    In other beverage news, THC-infused drinks brand Nowadays enters the lucrative RTD category with low-dose-canned cocktails.

    By Food Dive staff • Aug. 29, 2024
  • Close-up across of 5 rPET Coca-Cola bottles: Sprite, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Coca-Cola Original, Diet Coke, Fanta
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    Coca-Cola chided by green group for lack of progress on reusable packaging

    Oceana said the CPG giant is falling behind in meeting its 2030 goal of having at least 25% of its beverage sales coming from reusable containers.

    By Aug. 29, 2024
  • Jack Daniel's whiskey bottles displayed on shelf
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    ‘New dynamics at play’: Jack Daniel’s maker ends DEI initiatives

    Brown-Forman cited a shifting legal and external landscape for its decision, as one prominent anti-DEI activist claimed credit for putting pressure on the company.

    By Ryan Golden • Aug. 28, 2024
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    Kraft Heinz hires Hershey’s exec as chief sales officer

    Marlene Creighton will oversee the U.S. sales force at the Oscar Mayer maker and will be responsible for driving customer and channel growth.

    By Aug. 23, 2024
  • Containers of Nestle hot chocolate mix are seen on a store shelf.
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    Nestlé names company veteran Laurent Freixe as CEO

    He will replace Mark Schneider, who is resigning after eight years in the role. The change comes as the Lean Cuisine maker struggles with cash-strapped customers cutting back on spending.

    By Aug. 22, 2024
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    The Weekly Sip: Beyoncé brings Southern roots to Moët Hennessy whisky | Dunkin’ spikes pumpkin spice

    In other beverage news, upstart brand Disco Disco aims to supply travelers with high-quality coffee through its unique pour-over packets.

    By Food Dive staff • Aug. 22, 2024
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    AB InBev to shutter Anheuser-Busch distribution facility

    The brewer’s closure of the Massachusetts plant will impact 193 jobs. It comes amid a national decline in beer volumes.

    By Aug. 21, 2024