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8 carbon-neutral brands aiming to cut the food and beverage industry's emissions
As CPGs work to improve the sustainability of their supply chains, several have rolled out products that claim to compensate for the greenhouse gases they emit.
By Chris Casey • April 22, 2022 -
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Oatly hires industry veterans to build executive team
Jean-Christophe Flatin, with more than 30 years of experience at Mars, is the new global president, and Danone and Unilever veteran Daniel Ordonez will become chief operating officer.
By Megan Poinski • April 21, 2022 -
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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.
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Energy drink A Shoc raises $29M from investors including Keurig Dr Pepper
The beverage giant was an early investor in 2019 and handles national sales and distribution.
By Christopher Doering • April 19, 2022 -
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Former Nestlé water chief thirsts for differentiation as CEO of Flow Beverage
The company has seen revenue surge sevenfold over three years to $34 million as more stores stock its alkaline liquid with paper packaging.
By Christopher Doering • April 18, 2022 -
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Deep DiveBeyond the blue: Interest in spirulina shifts to new applications
The microalgae can provide a desirable natural color, but it's also sustainable and nutritious — and finding its way into a wider assortment of uses.
By Megan Poinski • April 14, 2022 -
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Betches parlays social media acumen into canned cocktail line
As the ready-to-drink cocktail space continues to boom, companies of all stripes are vying for a slice of the market.
By Sara Karlovitch • April 13, 2022 -
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Constellation Brands buys remaining stake in RTD drink Austin Cocktails
The acquisition deepens the Corona brewer's presence in the fast-growing category that could control nearly 25% of total alcohol beverage volume by 2025.
By Christopher Doering • April 8, 2022 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Kit Kat breaks into breakfast with blueberry muffin flavor; RTD moon milks offer ayurvedic stress relief
Hershey adds the flavor of berries, batter and graham cookie pieces to its iconic sweet, and J&J Snack Foods' Icee enters the cookie category.
By Food Dive staff • April 8, 2022 -
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Tate & Lyle to acquire dietary fiber business in China for $237M
The company said the purchase of Quantum Hi-Tech Biological will strengthen its market position for the popular ingredient while boosting its food and beverage solutions.
By Christopher Doering • April 7, 2022 -
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IPOs in Americas plummet 72% during first quarter: EY
Despite several companies going public in recent years, the food and beverage sector has been largely quiet in 2022, with firms like Chobani deciding to delay listing their shares.
By Jim Tyson , Christopher Doering • April 5, 2022 -
Keurig Dr Pepper CEO to step down in July
Bob Gamgort will transition to the role of executive chairman, while CFO Ozan Dokmecioglu will take the helm at the beverage maker.
By Megan Poinski , Christopher Doering • Updated April 5, 2022 -
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Coke serves up its latest conceptual variety: 'pixel-flavored' cola
Zero Sugar Byte is the second offering out of the brand's Creations innovation platform that previously tried to capture the taste of space.
By Peter Adams • April 4, 2022 -
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Diageo acquires super-premium tequila brand 21Seeds
The purchase of the startup for an undisclosed amount accelerates the company's move into more trendy and higher-margin beverages.
By Christopher Doering • April 1, 2022 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Noosa chills out with gelato; White Claw catches new wave with its Surf line
Sovos Brands is bringing its premium yogurt into the freezer aisle, while Betterland Foods uses Perfect Day's animal-free dairy proteins for a better-for-you chocolate bar.
By Food Dive staff • April 1, 2022 -
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AB InBev to invest $50M in St. Louis brewery to boost seltzer production
Despite slowing seltzer sales, the category remains lucrative for beer giants with brands such as Bud Light Seltzer competing with White Claw and Truly.
By Christopher Doering • April 1, 2022 -
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Molson Coors must pay Stone Brewing $56M in trademark dispute, jury finds
The case hinges on the beer giant's 2017 decision to rebrand its Keystone brew as "Stone." A spokesman said the company is evaluating options for appeal.
By Christopher Doering • March 29, 2022 -
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ColumnLeftovers: PepsiCo and IHOP cook up maple syrup cola; Molson Coors taps into beer-flavored lollipops
The limited batch soda is the latest creative flavor from the beverage giant, and B&G Foods and General Mills reimagine Cinnamon Toast Crunch as a spread.
By Food Dive staff • March 25, 2022 -
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Taste testing taps into the modernized speed of artificial intelligence
From cutting sugar to discovering new flavors, manufacturers such as Conagra and Danone are turning to the technology to get products to market faster and gain a competitive advantage.
By Christopher Doering • March 24, 2022 -
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OpinionDry beyond January: Why moderation will continue to grow
Offering consumers beverages that fit the moment and their lifestyle is key to the success of no- and low-alcohol beverages, writes Borja Manso of Heineken USA.
By Borja Manso • March 24, 2022 -
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Keurig Dr Pepper makes sustainability push with new water goal and packaging prototype
The beverage giant set a target to become net water positive by 2050 and will test a recyclable and compostable paper bottle in the U.S. later this year.
By Chris Casey • March 23, 2022 -
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Molson Coors' Peroni looks for US foothold with appeal to millennials' wanderlust
As the imported beer market grows, the Italian brand is betting on a younger demographic to help it build on recent momentum.
By Sara Karlovitch • March 22, 2022 -
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ColumnLeftovers: So Delicious takes aim at dairy ice cream fans; Patagonia, Dogfish Head harness carbon-sucking grain for new brew
Danone's Wondermilk stars in a new line of plant-based frozen desserts, and Kill Cliff combines caffeine and CBD in its latest lemony launch.
By Food Dive staff • March 18, 2022 -
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AB InBev's EverGrain brings used beer ingredient to snacks and plant-based milks
Told by many he was wasting his time, the CEO of the alcohol giant's subsidiary is introducing spent barley to foods and beverages through partnerships with companies like Nestlé and Post.
By Christopher Doering • March 17, 2022 -
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PepsiCo to set time-bound, single-use plastic reduction goal by end of 2022
The soda giant's pledge comes after a shareholder proposal from nonprofit As You Sow, and follows Coca-Cola's commitment to increase its use of refillable bottles.
By Christopher Doering • Updated March 17, 2022 -
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From a turkey-and-gravy soft drink to cannabis, Jones Soda looks for its next high
The company, which plans an aggressive rollout of its new Mary Jones brand where recreational use is legal, is optimistic the offering could eclipse sales of its iconic soda within a few years.
By Christopher Doering • March 16, 2022
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