Beverages: Page 24
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Kellanova brings waffle flavor to a mug with Eggo Coffee
The food giant is taking its breakfast brand into the lucrative morning beverage category where it will compete with offerings from companies such as Nestlé and J.M. Smucker.
By Chris Casey • July 17, 2024 -
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PepsiCo CEO sees lower prices across parts of its snacking portfolio
Ramon Laguarta said some of its products, such as unsalted potato or tortilla chips, need a “value reset” as inflation and higher borrowing costs weigh on U.S. consumers.
By Christopher Doering • July 15, 2024 -
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TrendlineInside 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.
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Pernod Ricard creates dedicated US whiskey company
The Jameson maker is growing its spirits operations following investments in brands such as Rabbit Hole and Jefferson’s.
By Chris Casey • July 15, 2024 -
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Badger Bevs brings NYC bar finesse to cocktail mixers
The recently launched company, which collaborated with top mixologists, aims to improve the quality of at-home cocktails.
By Chris Casey • July 15, 2024 -
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Nestlé’s Nespresso opening ‘immersive’ coffee boutiques across US
The outlets are tailored to Gen Z and others wanting to learn more about coffee and establish a deeper connection with the premium brand.
By Christopher Doering • July 15, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Sip: 5-Hour Energy gets saucy | Free AF raises a glass to zero-proof whiskey
In other beverage news, a Michigan-based alcohol brand is entering the RTD space with its take on better-for-you cocktails.
By Chris Casey • July 11, 2024 -
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Chobani introduces shelf-stable low-fat dairy milk for a cause
Super Milk, which will not be sold in stores, is being manufactured as a donation to communities facing natural disasters or food insecurity.
By Christopher Doering • July 9, 2024 -
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Nonalcoholic beer maker Athletic boosts coffers with $50M investment
The financing round, which values the brewer at around $800 million, will help fund the fast-growing company’s expansion efforts.
By Christopher Doering • July 9, 2024 -
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FDA bans use of BVO in all food and beverages
The decision comes after a series of studies with the NIH found the ingredient to have adverse health effects.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 8, 2024 -
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Holistic medicine doctor brings better-for-you to ready-to-drink cocktails
Dr. Giulietta Octavio was on a mission to help her patients feel better during the COVID-19 lockdown. She never expected what came afterwards.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 3, 2024 -
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Column3 brands shaking up the cocktail category this summer
Beverage companies are turning to unique new formulations — including one containing a meteorite — for recent product launches.
By Chris Casey • July 3, 2024 -
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Beer giants lifting nonalcoholic space with ‘non-compromising’ launches: Athletic CEO
Just five years ago, top brands were absent from the market. Today, Blue Moon, Guinness, Corona, Heineken and Bud offer no- and low-alcohol versions of their popular brews.
By Christopher Doering • July 2, 2024 -
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Cannabis producer Tilray debuts nonalcoholic beer Runner’s High
Despite having its roots in marijuana, the Canadian company is diversifying its revenue stream by entering the trendy category.
By Chris Casey • June 28, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Lionel Messi enters hydration drinks game | NFL’s Gronkowski invests in Casa Azul
In other beverage news, a newly launched tequila brand aims to blend Mexican and Indian culture.
By Food Dive staff • June 27, 2024 -
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Emma Watson brings premium gin brand to the US
The Harry Potter actress and her brother are expanding distribution for their spirit as consumers demand more higher-end options of the popular alcohol.
By Chris Casey • June 27, 2024 -
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Why Lifeway’s CEO believes dairy is driving gut health boom
Julie Smolyansky said the kefir and cultured cheese manufacturer reported record sales in 2023 due to the probiotics and nutritional benefits of its products.
By Chris Casey • June 26, 2024 -
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PepsiCo experiments with Smart Cans, AI tech to improve personalization
At Cannes Lions, the marketer showed off a new AI Hydration Coach for Gatorade and connected device for Pepsi inspired by its can shape.
By Peter Adams • June 25, 2024 -
Courtesy of Torani
Deep DiveHow Torani identifies the next ‘it’ flavors as homemade beverages diversify
The flavoring and syrup maker is expanding its innovation pipeline to capitalize on Gen Z trends and eccentric concoctions from coffee to energy drinks.
By Chris Casey • June 24, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Jason and Travis Kelce join Garage Beer | DavidsTea brings a spark to RTD drinks
The NFL stars have become co-owners of the Ohio-based light beer, and New Jersey’s Asbury Park Brewery is using AI to create its latest offering.
By Food Dive staff • June 20, 2024 -
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Athletic Brewing buys second San Diego facility
The nonalcoholic beer category leader is expanding its manufacturing footprint in order to capitalize on the growth of its brews.
By Chris Casey • June 17, 2024 -
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Primo, Poland Spring owner BlueTriton agree to water merger
The new company, which expects to have combined net revenues of $6.5 billion, will serve millions of consumers across different product formats, channels, price points and usage occasions.
By Christopher Doering • June 17, 2024 -
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CBD producers push back against ‘devastating’ farm bill amendment
The proposal would prevent the sale of synthetic THC-infused products made from hemp delta-9 that are not derived from the cannabis plant.
By Chris Casey • June 14, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Sip: L.A. Libations to launch startup beverage incubator | Dolly Parton, Snoop Dogg debut alcohol offerings
The incubator announced a new venture to help brands grow quicker, and the music superstars aim to impress drinkers with their latest products.
By Food Dive staff • June 13, 2024 -
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From lager to leaf: Behind Green Thumb’s bid for Boston Beer merger
Joining forces could allow the new entity to innovate in categories including edibles and drinks, the cannabis company’s CEO said.
By Chris Casey • June 13, 2024 -
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Q&AInside Chobani’s integration of its $900M acquisition of La Colombe
The Greek yogurt giant has spent $30 million to improve its La Colombe plant in Michigan and to increase pay and benefits for the coffee brand’s workforce.
By Christopher Doering • June 12, 2024
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