Beverages: Page 28

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    Good Culture partners with Dairy Farmers of America on probiotic milk

    The upstart is expanding beyond its roots in cottage cheese as it aims to tap into growing consumer demand for better-for-you offerings.

    By • March 3, 2023
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    FDA says plant-based milk labels should indicate nutritional differences

    Dairy groups showed support of the long-awaited draft guidance, while those representing alternative proteins argue that the recommendations are unfair.

    By • Feb. 23, 2023
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    Mergers and acquisitions

    Declining sales and slowing consumption have more companies divesting brands, opening the door for smaller players and private equity firms to expand their portfolios.  

    By Food Dive staff
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    Nestlé’s Blue Bottle brews up interest in premium coffee through ultra-rare launch

    The offering is part of the brand’s Exceedingly Rare program from single origin coffees that are often available in small quantities. The current batch came from about 290 pounds of beans. 

    By • Feb. 22, 2023
  • Two pouches of Soylent protein powder and three four different bottles of Soylent beverages sit on a table with a measuring cup and a spoon. A hand touches one of the bottles.
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    Soylent acquired by Starco Brands

    The price paid for the plant-based nutritional beverage and snack brand was not disclosed by either company.

    By • Feb. 22, 2023
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    Nestlé sells fewer products after raising prices

    The world's largest food company said it's planning further price increases as it hasn't been able to offset the impact of inflation.

    By • Feb. 21, 2023
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    Leftovers: Morningstar Farms fries up Chik’n with Pringles; Reese’s aims to tame animal crackers

    Kellogg is harnessing the power of its classic snack for its new plant-based meat offering, and frozen Italian meals brand Michael Angelo’s enters a new category with a line of pasta sauces.

    By • Feb. 17, 2023
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    Boston Beer refreshes Truly as hard seltzer enters ‘post-hype era’

    As the peak season approaches for the alcohol offering, the company is rolling out new packaging and clearer messaging to help its brand stand out.

    By • Feb. 16, 2023
  • Three bags of IHOP-branded coffee in Chocolate Chocolate Chip, Signature Blend and Buttery Syrup flavors, against a blue background.
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    Kraft Heinz to launch IHOP coffee in April

    The offering, part of a multi-year agreement with the restaurant chain, will allow the CPG to tap into its current expertise in the beverage category with its Maxwell House brand.

    By • Feb. 16, 2023
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    Coca-Cola struggles to integrate $5.6B purchase of BodyArmor

    The purchase of the sports drink, the largest in the company’s history, led to more “disruption in the short-term” than expected, CEO James Quincey said, but he remains optimistic about the brand’s future.

    By • Feb. 15, 2023
  • Inside a grocery store, a grocery shopper browses the meat selection where a "low price" sign hangs.
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    Food inflation to remain volatile despite recent improvements, trade group says

    While prices in January increased 11.3% compared to the same month a year earlier, the annual rate was the lowest since April, according to the government — a sign the surge in grocery costs could be moderating.

    By • Feb. 14, 2023
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    No- and low-alcohol category tops $11B in 2022 with growth accelerating, IWSR says

    The data firm said the segment is forecast to post a CAGR topping 7% through 2026, compared to greater than 5% from 2018 to 2022.

    By • Feb. 14, 2023
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    Coca-Cola debuts ‘transformation-flavored’ soda in its latest limited-time offering

    Move, part of its Creations platform, doesn’t promote a flavor, such as cherry or vanilla, but rather a mood.

    By • Feb. 13, 2023
  • Open cans of Zero Sugar Dr Pepper Strawberries & Cream and Dr Pepper Strawberries & Cream on a burgundy background
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    Leftovers: Dr Pepper adds strawberries and cream; Social Brew flips into pancakes with a purpose

    The beverage maker brings the fruity flavor to its latest product, and Nyak Cognac debuts two new flavors in collaboration with rapper Trina.

    By Food Dive staff • Feb. 10, 2023
  • J&J Snack Foods' frozen beverage business, which includes ICEE products, was not affected by ERP conversion issues.
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    J&J Snack Foods to add 3 new distribution centers in bid to simplify network

    The snack maker says the new facilities will boost efficiencies by reducing party logistics locations.

    By Kate Magill • Feb. 8, 2023
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    Inside PepsiCo’s strategy to grow its iconic $21B snacking portfolio

    Parth Raval, the division's chief growth officer, said the CPG giant is exploring different ingredients, packaging formats and flavor offerings to strengthen its dominant presence in the category.

    By • Feb. 7, 2023
  • A bottle of D'Usse cognac sits on an old wooden bar next to a gold-rimmed old fashioned glass and cocktail glass, both which have the gold D'Usse cross. A small white box is next to the bottle.
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    Bacardi buys majority of Jay-Z’s cognac brand, ending legal battle

    The entertainer and businessman created D’Ussé with the alcohol maker, but filed a series of lawsuits challenging the company’s valuation of his share.

    By • Feb. 6, 2023
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    Danone exploring options, including a sale, for US organic dairy business

    The review includes the Horizon Organic and Wallaby brands, which represent 3% of the company’s global revenues and have been a drag on growth and margins.

    By • Jan. 30, 2023
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    Leftovers: Hormel brings chili cheese beer to the Super Bowl party; Dolly Parton adds to her baking line

    The craft lager made in partnership with Modist Brewing Co has a “chip-like” base, spices and cheese powder; and Sara Lee mixes vegetables into white bread.

    By Food Dive staff • Jan. 27, 2023
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    Coca-Cola extends its Simply juice brand into mixers

    Simply Mixology joins similar offerings from PepsiCo and Keurig Dr Pepper as nonalcoholic beverage companies make inroads into alcohol mixers and mocktails.

    By • Jan. 27, 2023
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    Vita Coco’s reinvention: How reassessing its customer base is paying off

    The New York company has watched its sales and marketing soar as consumers gravitate toward its better-for-you offering and industry giants such as Coca-Cola exit the category.

    By • Jan. 25, 2023
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    Danone names 3 deputy CEOs to head top divisions

    The restructuring will help the yogurt and water maker improve its decision-making, execution and growth, the company said. The executives will report to CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique.

    By • Jan. 20, 2023
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    Nestlé invests $43M in Wisconsin factory expansion

    The CPG giant will increase capacity for its Boost and Carnation Breakfast Essentials drinks, and the zero waste-to-landfill facility will have several energy, water and waste saving features.

    By • Jan. 18, 2023
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    PepsiCo overhauls recipe for its Zero Sugar cola

    The change, which creates a drink the company says more closely mirrors its namesake beverage, could help it gain ground on Coca-Cola's Zero Sugar offering.

    By • Jan. 17, 2023
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    Here’s how CPGs are bracing for more volatility in 2023

    After a year of inflation, war and supply chain disruptions, companies are taking steps to prepare their operations to weather a period of prolonged uncertainty.

    By • Jan. 17, 2023
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    Molson Coors debuts nonalcoholic RTD cocktail line

    The company is only selling its Roxie drinks online to test the waters and see how they perform.

    By • Jan. 13, 2023