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Nestlé brings Natural Bliss creamer brand into plant-based milks
The product, which contains oats and fava beans, is designed for consumption on its own or in smoothies and cereal.
By Christopher Doering • March 9, 2023 -
Bud Light Seltzer clears up misconception about its formula
With 54% of consumers believing there is beer in hard seltzer, brewer AB InBev has developed a campaign aimed at dispelling those rumors.
By Sara Karlovitch • March 9, 2023 -
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The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future.
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SunnyD expands into RTD cocktails with vodka seltzer
The alcohol drink, which taps into the orange juice beverage’s existing popularity as a mixer, will be sold at select Walmart stores starting March 11.
By Christopher Doering • March 8, 2023 -
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Leftovers: Dunkin’ coffee dips into its bakery treats; Ben & Jerry’s cheers for churros
The brand’s newest RTD beverages add flavors from favorite items at its restaurants, and Kettle Brand chips get into the air fryer trend.
By Food Dive staff • March 3, 2023 -
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 Chris Casey • March 3, 2023 -
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Dairy groups showed support of the long-awaited draft guidance, while those representing alternative proteins argue that the recommendations are unfair.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 Megan Poinski • Feb. 23, 2023 -
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 Christopher Doering • Feb. 22, 2023 -
Soylent acquired by Starco Brands
The price paid for the plant-based nutritional beverage and snack brand was not disclosed by either company.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 22, 2023 -
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 Christopher Doering • 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 Chris Casey • Feb. 17, 2023 -
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 Megan Poinski • Feb. 16, 2023 -
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 Christopher Doering • 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 Christopher Doering • Feb. 15, 2023 -
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 Chris Casey • Feb. 14, 2023 -
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 Christopher Doering • Feb. 14, 2023 -
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 Christopher Doering • Feb. 13, 2023 -
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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 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 -
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 Christopher Doering • Feb. 7, 2023 -
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 Megan Poinski • 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 Christopher Doering • 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 -
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 Christopher Doering • Jan. 27, 2023 -
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 Christopher Doering • Jan. 25, 2023 -
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 Christopher Doering • Jan. 20, 2023