Beverages: Page 2

Another study links soda consumption to risk of death

Published in JAMA, the research tracked the health of 452,000 people from 10 European countries for 18 years.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 04, 2019
Boston Beer is eyeing the cannabis market, CEO says

While Dave Burwick expressed interest in the trendy ingredient, he noted the company won't wade into the category for some time as it focuses on its popular hard seltzer.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 04, 2019
Constellation takes minority stake in Durham Distillery

By funding the North Carolina-based distiller, known for its gin and canned cocktails, the beverage company continues its recent investments in craft alcohol makers.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 03, 2019
Pernod Ricard to acquire Castle Brands for $223M

The French spirits company continues to grow its portfolio and expand its reach in whiskey with a string of acquisitions.
By Lillianna Byington • Aug. 29, 2019
Nick Jonas enters celebrity-packed tequila space

Villa One, which is being promoted at Jonas Brothers concerts before reaching the market in 2020, has artesian well water and sustainably sourced agave.
By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 29, 2019
Kombucha group seeks identity standard for the fermented tea

The organization, which hired a consultant to help it with the FDA process, said the guidelines are needed to protect the category's integrity while allowing for innovation.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 27, 2019
Triple threat: Two Roots offers craft beer in alcohol, non-alcohol and cannabis varieties

The company will introduce non-alcoholic versions in lager, IPA, wheat and seasonal styles at all BevMo locations in California next month.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 27, 2019
AB InBev passes on acquiring the Craft Brew Alliance

The brewing giant opted to pay a one-time $20 million fee to the company instead of purchasing the remaining shares beyond its current 31.3% ownership.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 26, 2019
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Leftovers: Grateful Dead-inspired tea to brew voter registration, Halo Top hits the makeup box

Trouble ahead? Trouble behind? Celestial Seasonings' Ramble On Rose tea can help you watch your speed, and FitJoy gets the snack puff in shape.
By Food Dive staff • Aug. 23, 2019
Coca-Cola gets into the Christmas spirit with 2 holiday flavors

After other flavors boosted the company's sales, Coca-Cola Cinnamon and Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry will hit shelves starting Sept. 30.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 21, 2019
Sugar concerns box out kids' juice market

Companies are developing beverages with less or no sugar — and sometimes without any juice at all — to combat growing worries about overly sweet drinks.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 20, 2019
Inside Big Beer and college football's Gen Z playbook

Alcoholic beverage companies are signing agreements to be sold in stadiums — a move they hope brings more spectators and builds brand loyalty.
By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 19, 2019
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Leftovers: Pumpkin Spice Spam ushers in fall, Lucky Charms marshmallows get Jet-Puffed

No joke: The latest food item to get the seasonal treatment will be sold online later this month, and Pabst Blue Ribbon dives into seltzer with an 8% ABV drink.
By Food Dive staff • Aug. 16, 2019
Live Real Farms taps into blended trend with the first dairy and plant-based milk

The company says the mixed beverages have both a creamy texture and unique flavor, with less sugar and calories.
By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 16, 2019
Dasani's packaging gets a sustainability upgrade

The Coca-Cola-owned brand will add more recyclable options and use less new plastic in a bid to keep ecologically minded consumers buying its products.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 14, 2019
AB InBev takes another shot at the hard seltzer category

The world's largest brewer is introducing Natural Light Seltzer in a bid to attract college-age fans of the brand, but with a lower price and higher ABV than other products in the segment.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 12, 2019
3 trends in food and beverage packaging

They say you can't judge a book by its cover, but many consumers judge products by their packages. Food Dive and Grocery Dive took a look at three trends in packaging today.
By Food Dive and Grocery Dive staff • Aug. 09, 2019
AB InBev buys craft brewer Platform Beer

As sales of its signature beers decline, the company has been adding smaller producers to the fold, including Goose Island, Devils Backbone and Wicked Weed.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 09, 2019
Report: DuPont may sell its food additives and ingredients unit for $20B

The fast-growing division could be an attractive target for companies such as Kerry Group or International Flavors & Fragrances, Bloomberg reported.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 08, 2019
Diageo takes majority stake in nonalcoholic spirits brand Seedlip

The alcohol giant initially invested in Seedlip in 2016, which marked its first stake in a teetotaling brand of distilled spirits.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 08, 2019
New Arizona Beverages partnership will create THC-infused goods

By licensing its brand name for products using one of the industry's trendiest ingredients, the iced tea maker hopes to reinvigorate sales, which have slid over the last few years.
By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 08, 2019
Dean Foods stock down more than 30% in a day as earnings continue to drop

The beleaguered milk processor blamed some of its $64.5 million net loss in Q2 on a consumer shift to more water products and plant-based beverages.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 07, 2019
Pernod Ricard gets bigger with TX premium whiskey

This deal comes on the heels of the French spirits giant acquiring Rabbit Hole Whiskey in June as it looks to bring brands into its portfolio with “unique and comprehensive value propositions."
By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 06, 2019
Molson Coors CEO retires as US sales continue to slide

Mark Hunter's departure comes as the alcohol giant struggles to premiumize and modernize its portfolio and move beyond beer with nonalcoholic cannabis-infused beverages.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 01, 2019
Hard seltzer helped beer sales grow 3.5% in July, IRI says

The sparkling alcoholic beverages, as well as flavored malt drinks and domestic super-premium brews, are pushing the segment ahead.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 31, 2019

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