Beverages: Page 2
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Nestlé sets goal of 100% responsibly sourced coffee by 2025
The company requires farmer groups and suppliers to adopt practices aligned with its Responsible Sourcing Standards.
By A.B. Brown • Jan. 29, 2021 -
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Hellowater partners with agricultural company on toxin-fighting beverage line
The collaboration with Brandt, which develops technologies to boost crop yields, represents the latest leap in functionality for the competitive enhanced water segment.
By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 29, 2021 -
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Online packaged food and beverage sales could top $100B in 2021
Grocery is now the top e-commerce CPG category, according to FMI and NielsenIQ, with dollar sales up 125% last year.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 26, 2021 -
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Molson Coors moves into premium RTD spirits with Superbird partnership
The distribution deal for the blue agave tequila-based cocktail marks the company's latest effort to broaden into beverages beyond beer.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 26, 2021 -
Courtesy of The Coca-Cola Company
Coke delivers coffee-flavored soda from Walmart by drone
The stunt marks Coca-Cola with Coffee's official debut in the U.S., its 50th market since the product launched in Japan in 2018.
By Robert Williams • Jan. 26, 2021 -
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PepsiCo partners with Beyond Meat to create plant-based drinks and snacks
The new joint venture, called The PLANeT Partnership, will combine Beyond's expertise in proteins made from plants with the CPG giant's marketing and commercial capabilities. Financial details were not disclosed.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 26, 2021 -
Courtesy of Budweiser
Budweiser skips Super Bowl, reallocates ad budget to COVID-19 support
The AB InBev flagship will forgo a big game spot for the first time in 37 years, opting instead for vaccine awareness efforts that include a digital short film.
By Chris Kelly • Jan. 25, 2021 -
Wine industry sees uncertain future as pandemic and millennials cloud outlook
The alcohol segment could be on pace for continued consumption declines unless it can attract and retain younger and older consumers to the space.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 21, 2021 -
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Truly Hard Seltzer targets millennials shunning Dry January
To promote new tea flavors, the brand offered free merchandise to the 62% of drinking-age millennials avoiding the alcohol-free movement.
By Robert Williams • Jan. 19, 2021 -
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Deep DiveCould 2021 be the breakout year for cannabis-infused food and beverages?
Although the pandemic slowed progress, the outlook is brighter as more companies enter the market and the regulatory environment has the potential to change.
By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 19, 2021 -
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Getting to the root of chicory root's popularity surge
From adding fiber and mouthfeel to its use in prebiotics, the woody perennial's versatility has made it popular with consumers and businesses — especially during the pandemic.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 14, 2021 -
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Molson Coors launches first US CBD drink line
Veryvell, the sparkling, nonalcoholic beverage that will be available only in Colorado, was developed by Truss CBD USA, a joint venture between the beer giant and Hexo.
By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 14, 2021 -
Courtesy of PowerPlant Ventures
Coca-Cola sells Zico coconut water to PE firm founded by brand's creator
The sale for an undisclosed sum comes as the beverage giant aims to cut about 200 brands to focus on more profitable, faster-growing products coming out of the pandemic.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 14, 2021 -
Courtesy of Chobani
Chobani enters crowded RTD coffee space
The Greek yogurt giant has taken a big step to expand its reach beyond the dairy aisle, but the move will pit it against heavyweights such as Nestlé, Starbucks and Danone.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 14, 2021 -
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Tracking food industry priority for the COVID-19 vaccine
Connecticut has shifted away from its current phased plan and is now vaccinating based on age over the next several months. Frontline essential workers were initially placed in Phase 1b.
By Thai Phi Le • UPDATED: Feb. 23, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. -
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Coca-Cola, Tyson Foods and ADM among companies to suspend political donations
CPG companies joined dozens of large U.S. businesses in reconsidering their contribution practices after last week's violent protest at the U.S. Capitol.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 13, 2021 -
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Deep DiveCPGs wake up to breakfast's new future after coronavirus shakeup
With more people at home, a less hectic pace has boosted demand for sausage, waffles and cereal — a shift food manufacturers are confident will stick around after the pandemic.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 12, 2021 -
Courtesy of ZOA
Molson Coors enters crowded energy drink space with distribution deal for ZOA
The beverage will differentiate itself with natural ingredients, vitamins, electrolytes and amino acids, forgoing preservatives and artificial ingredients.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 11, 2021 -
US tariffs on high-alcohol wine from Germany and France take effect this week
The new import duties are part of a longstanding dispute about commercial jetliner subsidies that has spilled over into food and drink.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 11, 2021 -
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ColumnLeftovers: International Delight travels to the Stone Age; Hidden Valley Ranch goes plant-based
Post Holdings, the maker of Fruity Pebbles and Cocoa Pebbles, is infusing its cereals into coffee creamers, and New Orleans businesses are bottling Mardi Gras.
By Food Dive staff • Jan. 08, 2021 -
Elderberry demand soars as consumers seek an immunity boost
From beverages to popsicles, more companies are adding the deep purple berry to a variety of offerings for its hue, flavor and health appeal.
By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 07, 2021 -
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EverGrain upcycles AB InBev's barley waste into plant-based protein
The company, started by the brewer's former head of sustainability, creates two unique ingredients from the waste, which adds up to millions of tons a year.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 07, 2021 -
Courtesy of Budweiser
Budweiser Zero unites athletes to support Dry January
The AB InBev brand's first zero-alcohol beer seeks to motivate consumers who are abstaining from alcohol to start the year.
By Chris Kelly • Jan. 07, 2021 -
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Mtn Dew releases its first new flavor in more than a decade: Major Melon
The watermelon-flavored soda is the newest permanent addition to the brand portfolio as PepsiCo leans on innovation to combat declining soda sales during the pandemic.
By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 07, 2021 -
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FitVine aims to upend 'stuffy' wine dominated by big players with better-for-you offering
The company's low-sugar drinks have made the California startup one of the fastest-growing alcohol brands and the top-growing wine label in the U.S.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 05, 2021
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