Beverages: Page 19
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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 -
Retrieved from Black Rifle Coffee.
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 Christopher Doering • 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 Christopher Doering • Sept. 6, 2024 -
Courtesy of Diageo
ColumnThe 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 Chris Casey • 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 Christopher Doering • Sept. 5, 2024 -
Courtesy of General Mills
ColumnLeftovers: 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 -
Courtesy of Krispy Kreme
ColumnThe 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 -
Courtesy of Coca-Cola
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 Christopher Doering • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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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 Christopher Doering • Aug. 23, 2024 -
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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 Christopher Doering • Aug. 22, 2024 -
Courtesy of Moët Hennessy
ColumnThe 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 Chris Casey • Aug. 21, 2024 -
Courtesy of Lake Hour
Marvel actor and film producer partner on nostalgic canned cocktails
Lake Hour, co-founded by Wyatt Russell, aims to offer a more appealing, less sugary alternative to mainstream hard seltzer brands.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 20, 2024 -
Courtesy of High Noon Spirits Company
Deep DiveHard seltzer started a new category, but will canned cocktails sustain momentum long term?
The push for premium RTD beverages is relying on real spirits and unique flavors to keep the ball rolling.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 19, 2024 -
Courtesy of Lifeway Foods, Inc.
Lifeway Foods family feud heats up as shareholders push CEO to resign
The brother and mother of CEO Julie Smolyansky are accusing the executive of steering the company off course.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 16, 2024 -
Courtesy of Illy
ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Illy debuts frozen coffee in US | Torani pours trendy Southern flavor
In other beverage news, Cheeky Cocktails shakes up homemade drinks with Almond and Hot Honey flavored mixers.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 15, 2024 -
Courtesy of Sonoco
Packaging innovations: Twinings gets canned, Black Cow’s udderly different vodka packaging
In other news, Sensei Farms ditches its plastic clamshells.
By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 14, 2024 -
Courtesy of Molson Coors
Tilray to acquire 4 craft beer brands from Molson Coors
The purchase allows the cannabis producer to continue growing its presence in the alcohol category and comes as the Coors Banquet brewer seeks to pare down its portfolio.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 14, 2024 -
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Deep DiveYou can’t ‘replicate a Celsius’: How the energy drink maker evolved from an unknown to category giant
Revenue has doubled each of the last two years as its beverage’s functional attributes, better-for-you halo and novel flavors resonate with mainstream consumers.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 13, 2024 -
Courtesy of Mondelez International, Coca-Cola
Oreo, Coca-Cola partner to create drink and cookie combining the iconic brands
The limited-time offerings will be available in grocery and convenience stores in the U.S. and other select markets around the world starting in September.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 13, 2024 -
Courtesy of Bluebird Hardwater
Behind Bluebird Hardwater’s bubble-free canned cocktail conquest
The upstart combines hydration and drinking with its tequila and vodka water offerings.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 12, 2024 -
Courtesy of Bacardi North America
ColumnLeftovers: Bacardi teams up with Tipsy Scoop | Utz unveils cheesy and cinnamon snack flavors
The alcohol-infused ice cream maker is launching an Ocho Guava Daiquiri variety, and Bob’s Red Mill expands its lineup of pancake and waffle blends.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 9, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Molson Coors faces declining beer demand | Nestlé brings Kit Kat into Coffee mate
The brewer said offerings such as Coors Banquet are helping drive sales despite a decline in total volume, and a U.K. canned cocktail brand hopes to make a statement in a crowded category.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 8, 2024 -
Courtesy of Nestlé
Nestlé’s Nespresso moves beyond coffee for the first time with honey
The sweetener will help the CPG giant incorporate more regenerative agriculture practices into its business and capitalize on the growing use of honey in a cup of joe.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 7, 2024
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