Beverages: Page 30
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PepsiCo names insider to head North America beverage operations
Ram Krishnan, who joined the company in 2006, will succeed Kirk Tanner who is leaving on Feb. 2 to become CEO of restaurant chain Wendy’s.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 19, 2024 -
Ingredion partners, invests in startup reducing sugar in juice
The deal allows the startup to accelerate the use of its technology in the U.S. while giving the ingredients giant another tool it can offer its customers looking to cut the sweetener.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 18, 2024 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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Coca-Cola’s BodyArmor launches zero sugar offering in battle with Gatorade
The brand is optimistic that the sports drink will win over health-conscious consumers and fill a key void in its portfolio.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 18, 2024 -
Diageo settles legal dispute with Diddy over spirits brands
The alcohol giant, which is cutting ties with the rapper, will remain the sole owner of DeLeón tequila and Cîroc vodka.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 17, 2024 -
New flavors, formats driving cannabis-infused food and beverage products: Mary Jones
The Jones Soda brand has its sights on new products, including a new candy launch, as national efforts mount to reclassify marijuana.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 16, 2024 -
Deep Dive
The key for growth in 2024 is innovation. Will more CPG companies embrace it?
Analysts said new products are more important than ever as consumers curtail their spending, seek items loaded with attributes important to them and navigate through a plethora of choices.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 16, 2024 -
Oatly launches new product variations for the first time in 5 years
The Swedish company’s Unsweetened and Super Basic Oatmilks are part of its efforts to reach a wider consumer base.
By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 11, 2024 -
Suja Organic enters protein shakes category
The brand known for cold-pressed juice is capitalizing on the growing demand for products with high protein.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 11, 2024 -
Drinkers seek natural, escapist cocktails in 2024: Bacardi survey
The rum maker predicts consumers' desire for affordable, small luxuries will benefit classic favorites like gin and tonic this year.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 10, 2024 -
Chobani names PepsiCo executive as chief customer officer
John Frost will help the Greek yogurt giant grow its business and integrate its recently acquired La Colombe coffee brand.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 10, 2024 -
Sales of sugary drinks plunge 33% in cities taxing those beverages, study finds
The American Beverage Association, which represents Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, said these taxes have not improved public health or reduced calories in a meaningful way.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 9, 2024 -
Q&A
Beverage Diaries: What Celsius Holdings EVP Toby David does in a day
The former pro baseball player, turned CPG exec, shares his unusual journey from the big leagues to the C-suite and what gets him through his day.
By Lauren Elkies Schram • Jan. 9, 2024 -
6 food trends to watch in 2024
Artificial intelligence will play a more prominent role in the new year as plant-based, traditional meat and breakfast cereal manufacturers face challenges in their sectors.
By Food Dive Staff • Jan. 9, 2024 -
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Leftovers: Dunkin’ muscles into protein powder | Danone whips up International Delight cold foam creamer
The coffee chain is debuting Glazed Donut-flavored protein powder with Bellring Brands’ Dymatize line, and Oatly partners with a coffee retailer that has nearly 200 cafes.
By Food Dive staff • Jan. 5, 2024 -
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Danone to sell Horizon Organic and Wallaby brands to PE firm
The sale of its premium organic dairy businesses in the U.S. to Platinum Equity will allow the food and beverage maker to prioritize its health-focused offerings and reinvest in growth initiatives.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 3, 2024 -
Food and beverage makers to be ‘more careful and strategic’ with M&A in 2024
Inflation and higher interest rates are among the challenges expected to weigh on deal-making in the new year.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 2, 2024 -
RTD alcohol is embracing bold flavors. Here are 3 trends to watch.
Heat, hops and fruit flavors are growing across the category, but a move toward spirits-based beverages might leave many convenience retailers behind.
By Jessica Loder • Dec. 21, 2023 -
Why Sommarøy sees promise in lower-alcohol spirits
The Chicago-based startup told Food Dive it sees great potential for its gin and vodka products to fill the gap between nonalcoholic and full-proof spirits.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 20, 2023 -
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Chobani buys coffee roaster La Colombe for $900M
The purchase gives the yogurt giant a presence in the fast-growing RTD category while building on its goal of becoming a more diversified food and beverage company.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 15, 2023 -
Atomo Coffee plots sustainable success with beanless brew
The startup, which pitches its Arabica-free espresso as a more sustainable alternative, said it will use an investment from Suntory Holdings to fuel new product innovation and expand its reach.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 12, 2023 -
Tracker
How much do food and beverage CEOs really make?
An SEC rule requires companies to publish changes in stock awards given to executives. In many cases, it means millions more in previously undisclosed compensation.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 11, 2023 -
White Claw enters nonalcoholic category with zero-proof beverage
The leading brand in the hard seltzer space is capitalizing on the growing number of Gen Z consumers abstaining from alcohol with electrolyte-infused, booze-free drinks in four flavors.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 7, 2023 -
Consumers on weight-loss drugs buying less in certain grocery aisles, study finds
Buy rates are down as much as 20% in some categories, with bakery and snacks among the hardest hit, Numerator found.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 7, 2023 -
Beer slump helped by growth in premium offerings, Constellation Brands CFO says
The executive noted consumers are spending more on expensive brews, helping the Modelo and Corona maker gain shelf space.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 6, 2023 -
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Plant-based milk maker Ripple Foods raises another $49M on heels of innovation
The company, which rolled out a new unsweetened kids’ non-dairy milk product in July has $274 million in funding.
By Elizabeth Flood • Dec. 5, 2023