Beverages: Page 3
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What’s old is new: Food and beverage brands put a modern spin on retro packaging
Consumer-facing companies are tapping into buyers’ emotions as they redesign logos and packaging.
By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 28, 2024 -
Oatly pours into coffee creamer category with new product launch
The oat milk creamers are the latest push from the Swedish brand to connect to a wider net of consumers.
By Elizabeth Flood • Feb. 27, 2024 -
Trendline
How the beverage category is shifting
The alcohol and beverage segment is shifting significantly, and beverage giants are working to shift their portfolios to remain ahead of the curve.
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Coca-Cola’s Topo Chico expands into non-alcoholic mixers
The Ginger Beer, Tonic Water and Club Soda offerings further expand the beverage giant’s sparkling mineral water portfolio and bring it closer to becoming a $1 billion brand.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 27, 2024 -
Why Waterdrop’s CEO sees hydration beverages overtaking soft drinks
Martin Donald Murray said the viral water bottle craze will continue to benefit the company’s “microdrink” given its better-for-you and sustainability benefits.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 27, 2024 -
How PepsiCo, Kellanova adapt their snacks to local tastes around the world
CPG companies have turned to different shapes, textures and flavors, such as Cucumber Lays in China and Tangy Tomato Pringles in India, to appeal to regional preferences.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 26, 2024 -
Molson Coors continues making beer at striking plant
The beverage giant’s CEO told attendees at a conference Wednesday the company’s contingency plan is allowing it to continue production with the help of salaried employees.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 23, 2024 -
Diageo steers Captain Morgan further into RTD with cocktail launch
The spiced rum brand is launching its first malt-based beverage item as it seeks a greater presence in the growing canned spirits space.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 22, 2024 -
Molson Coors brewery workers strike in Texas
The local Teamsters chapter in Fort Worth is demanding pay raises to account for inflation, as another potential picket line looms over AB InBev.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 21, 2024 -
Coca-Cola tunes into K-pop for latest limited-time launch
The fruit-flavored drink is the 10th under Coke’s Creations platform for younger consumers.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 20, 2024 -
Why weight loss drugs could be bad news for the beverage industry
While many major food companies are preparing for the Ozempic effect on their bottom line, some data indicates drinks, especially coffee, may be most impacted.
By Lauren Elkies Schram • Feb. 16, 2024 -
Liquid Death expands into electrolyte drink mixes
The launch allows the fast-growing canned water and tea maker to enter a new category and further build out its healthy beverage platform.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 15, 2024 -
Molson Coors bullish on beer as AB InBev cedes market share
Core brands in the category like Coors Light have seen growth over the last nine months, a trend the company’s CEO does not see going away.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 14, 2024 -
Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre bring hit ‘Gin & Juice’ to the beverage space
Thirty years after the two unleashed the namesake song to the public, the rappers have partnered on a RTD cocktail offering.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 13, 2024 -
Deep Dive
Inside Keurig’s evolution from single-serve novelty to coffee powerhouse
The platform is aiming to more than double its nearly 40 million household user base by adding features and increasing the system’s versatility.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 12, 2024 -
Column
Leftovers: Mrs. Butterworth’s, Dunkin’ debut donut-flavored syrup | Absolut pours pre-mixed cocktails
Conagra said its product mirrors the taste of the glazed pastry, and General Mills introduces an Old El Paso and Cinnamon Toast Crunch sweet taco shell.
By Food Dive staff • Feb. 9, 2024 -
Mary Jones launches hemp delta 9-derived craft soda
The Jones Soda brand was able to introduce THC-infused beverages in most states through a novel application of a federal loophole, which the company said helps centralize its manufacturing.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 9, 2024 -
Coke adds first new permanent flavor in several years with Spiced
The beverage giant is also introducing a limited-time beverage under its Creations platform called Happy Tears Zero Sugar, which contains salty minerals.
By Christopher Doering , Peter Adams • Feb. 7, 2024 -
Seth Rogen’s lifestyle brand partners with frozen coffee maker
The collaboration is the first product in the food and beverage space from the actor’s brand which targets cannabis consumers.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 6, 2024 -
Behind White Claw’s big nonalcoholic seltzer bet
The hard seltzer pioneer is targeting drinking-aged consumers who are looking to imbibe less or stop altogether, a top executive said.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 6, 2024 -
Kraft Heinz debuts first major Crystal Light innovations in more than 10 years
The CPG giant is launching Mixology, Immunity and Energy offerings while redesigning the drink mix’s logo and packaging to help it stand out on shelves.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 6, 2024 -
Health-Ade splashes into prebiotic soda with SunSip launch
The kombucha maker is aiming to become a bigger player in the beverage space with a better-for-you soda that avoids artificial sweeteners.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 5, 2024 -
Keurig Dr Pepper expands partnership with Lavazza
The beverage giant will sell and distribute Lavazza’s K-Cups more widely while introducing the Italian company's Kicking Horse brand to the popular pod format.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 2, 2024 -
Elmhurst 1925 unveils plant-based sour cream alternative
The dairy-free beverage brand is making its move into more categories with its new squeezable pouch.
By Elizabeth Flood • Feb. 1, 2024 -
Nestlé to lay off 216 workers at Ohio factory
The food and beverage giant said the reduction in staff at its Solon location will help optimize its manufacturing network and allow it to better serve its consumers.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 31, 2024 -
Opinion
Bridging the divide between the wants of food companies and the needs of farmers
Driven by the urgency to be more environmentally responsible, businesses sometimes fail to fully grasp the multifaceted challenges faced by their suppliers. Here’s how to get everyone on the same page.
By Ofir Ardon • Jan. 30, 2024