Beverages: Page 23


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    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 Aug. 16, 2024
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    The 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 Aug. 15, 2024
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    Inside the functional beverage frenzy

    Major companies like PepsiCo and Monster are adding ingredients to boost emotional or physical wellness as consumers demand more out of their drinks.

    By Food Dive staff
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    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
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    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 Aug. 14, 2024
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    You 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 Aug. 13, 2024
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    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 Aug. 13, 2024
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    Behind Bluebird Hardwater’s bubble-free canned cocktail conquest

    The upstart combines hydration and drinking with its tequila and vodka water offerings.

    By Aug. 12, 2024
  • Bacardi Rum is collaborating with Tipsy Scoop on an alcohol-infused sorbet offering that is available in August.
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    Leftovers: 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 Aug. 9, 2024
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    The 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 Aug. 8, 2024
  • Nestlé’s Nespresso coffee line introduces honey.
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    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 Aug. 7, 2024
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    Tilray bets big on beverages to drive growth

    The company, which could reach $1 billion in revenue this year, is expanding its craft beer, cannabis and nonalcoholic drinks lineup.

    By Aug. 5, 2024
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    How Liquid Death cuts through marketing noise without big media buys

    Vice President of Creative Andy Pearson explained how the billion-dollar beverage brand helps consumers “murder” their thirst in an expanding market.

    By Chris Kelly • Aug. 5, 2024
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    The Weekly Sip: Diageo’s spirits sales fall flat | International Delight turns to ‘Home Alone’ nostalgia for coffee

    The Guinness brewer’s CEO said a long-term trend toward spirits over wine and beer work in the company’s favor; and a couple is harnessing the spirit of Louisville for their gin.

    By Food Dive staff • Aug. 1, 2024
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    ‘Brewless’ instant coffee startup tackles crowded category

    Diamond Brew is leaning into TikTok marketing and financial backing from investors like GNC’s CEO to win over Gen Z consumers.

    By Aug. 1, 2024
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    Plant-based pioneer pivots to hydration beverages for athletes

    Daring founder Ross Mackay launched electrolyte-infused drink startup Cadence by partnering with fitness clubs to attract health-conscious consumers.

    By July 31, 2024
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    Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits buys New England alcohol distributor

    The largest wholesaler in the industry is set to purchase Horizon Beverage Group, a company with nearly a century of experience in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

    By July 30, 2024
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    Pennsylvania grocers can soon toast to canned cocktail sales

    The new law, which takes effect mid September, comes at a time when the ready-to-drink cocktail category is booming.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 29, 2024
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    Why Mela saw untapped potential with Gen Z in watermelon drinks

    The upstart brand’s CEO said it hopes to ride the wave of unique beverages adjacent to the alcohol category with its zero-proof Watermelon Water.

    By July 29, 2024
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    The Weekly Sip: C4 energy drink freezes up with Popsicle flavors

    The beverage maker launched three new flavors in collaboration with Unilever’s Popsicle brand, and Oo-Lah hopes to bring the beach experience to RTD cocktails.

    By Food Dive staff • Updated July 29, 2024
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    After $3B sale by PepsiCo, Tropicana goes about juicing up its business

    The company, which owns its namesake brand, smoothie maker Naked and probiotic drink KeVita, is prioritizing innovation and new consumption occasions to drive growth.

    By July 24, 2024
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    Nestlé develops technology to reduce fat in dairy ingredients

    The food and beverage giant said the process cuts fat in milk powder by up to 60% without compromising on quality, taste and texture.

    By July 24, 2024
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    Food and beverage innovation plunges nearly 50% since 2007: Mintel

    The market research firm said about a quarter of items introduced between January and May of 2024 were genuinely new products.

    By July 23, 2024
  • Keurig Green Mountain coffee is seen on a store shelf.
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    Keurig Dr Pepper to close Virginia coffee plant, impacting 379 people

    The shuttering of the facility, which manufactures K-Cup pods, comes as the beverage giant ramps up production in South Carolina.

    By July 22, 2024
  • BodyArmor's new limited-time beverage as part of its partnership with YouTube starts Dude Perfect.
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    The Weekly Sip: Coca-Cola taps YouTube stars for BodyArmor collab | Evolution Fresh bursts into better-for-you soda

    The sports drink is launching its latest offering with the influencers behind Dude Perfect, and California brewery Fieldwork debuts a line of nonalcoholic beverages.

    By Food Dive staff • July 18, 2024
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    The forces shaping Gen Z’s snack and beverage consumption

    Gen Z has a sweet tooth and loves childhood flavors, but they increasingly demand healthy ingredients, major restaurants and suppliers say.

    By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • July 17, 2024