Beverages: Page 39
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2022’s top M&A deals in the food and beverage industry
Last year saw companies turn to dealmaking as a way to quickly gain presence in fast-growing categories or strengthen their position in existing ones.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 3, 2023 -
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ColumnLeftovers: New Kellogg treats make winter sweet; Stony Creek and Bigelow tea up new brews
The cereal giant is bringing two indulgent new offerings to breakfast and snack time, and vegan brand GrownAs* debuts mac and cheese with 10 grams of protein per serving.
By Food Dive staff • Dec. 16, 2022 -
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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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How Coca-Cola turns to its Freestyle machine to create shelf-ready flavors
The CPG’s 50,000 dispensers, which pour more than 11 million drinks each day, have inspired four beverage creations that have made it to bottles and cans.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 15, 2022 -
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Functional soda Poppi raises $25M
The beverage maker also bulked up its C-suite by appointing former Anheuser-Busch executive Lana Buchanan as its chief marketing officer.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 13, 2022 -
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NotCo raises $70M to make its AI available to other companies
The Chile-based company will build on its recent joint venture with Kraft Heinz to bring the power of its Giuseppe algorithm to an array of manufacturers.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 12, 2022 -
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Keurig Dr Pepper spends $863M for stake in C4 Energy maker
The beverage giant will own 30% of Nutrabolt with opportunities to increase its ownership. The companies also entered into a long-term sales and distribution agreement.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 8, 2022 -
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Pernod Ricard to spend $250M building carbon-neutral distillery in Kentucky
The spirits maker said the investment “doubles down” on the future sustainability of American whiskey and the “strong growth — and growth potential” in the company’s portfolio.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 8, 2022 -
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Kahlúa touts full traceability of key coffee ingredient
The liqueur, which is owned by Pernod Ricard, said brands and retailers are facing mounting pressure from customers to provide greater transparency into their supply chains.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 7, 2022 -
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PepsiCo to double use of reusable packaging to 20% by 2030
To meet the target, the beverage giant plans to prioritize four areas, including growing the company’s SodaStream platform and expanding its refillable plastic and glass bottle offerings.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 5, 2022 -
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Consumers want specific health and wellness benefits in their products in 2023, study finds
Just being healthy or functional alone won’t be enough for food and beverage offerings next year, Tastewise says after analyzing billions of social media interactions, restaurant menus and recipes.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 5, 2022 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Hershey bursts into Hot Chocolate Bombs; Premier Protein flips for pancakes
The confection and snacking giant is bringing its own spin to the wintertime drink, and Kraft Heinz hopes its Lunchables Holiday Packs will give parents the gift of more time to prepare presents.
By Food Dive Staff • Dec. 2, 2022 -
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A taste of Food Dive’s best stories
From the struggles of plant-based meat to Kellogg’s proposed split, Food Dive writes about the news that moves the CPG industry.
By Food Dive Staff • Dec. 2, 2022 -
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Huel closes $24M investment round
Actor Idris Elba is among the backers for the British meal replacement company, which is now valued at $560 million.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 1, 2022 -
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Upstart bottled water makers thirst for differentiation in $40B industry
While companies like PepsiCo and Coca-Cola dominate the space, brands looking to carve out their own niche are touting better-for-you products and sustainability attributes to stand out.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 1, 2022 -
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Molson Coors to exit CBD business venture in US, end La Colombe partnership
The beverage giant said uncertainty over federal legalization for cannabis and a desire by the coffee maker to combine product segments were behind the decisions.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 22, 2022 -
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Nestlé’s Nespresso to debut paper-based compostable capsules
The new pods will be piloted in France and Switzerland in spring 2023, and will complement the brand’s existing aluminum option.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 22, 2022 -
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Sponsored by BalchemThe intersection between performance and longevity
With consumers staying more active and living longer than ever before, Balchem has identified a marketplace whitespace at the intersection of performance and longevity.
Nov. 21, 2022 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Sipping lasagna with Stouffer’s Bloody Mary Mix; Spam brings figgy pudding across the pond
The Nestlé brand brings savory flavors to a cocktail glass, and Stuffed Puffs coats its new marshmallow snack with crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch.
By Food Dive staff • Nov. 18, 2022 -
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Inside Campbell Soup’s overhaul to innovation and how it’s paying off
From technology to how workers collaborate, the 153-year-old food giant is scrapping old practices in favor of new ones to quicken product development and boost its chances of success.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 15, 2022 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Angry Orchard bites into boozy apple pie; Frank’s RedHot heats up the holidays with a marinating gadget
The cider brand is bringing its flavor to the Thanksgiving dessert with help from a Brooklyn bakery, and Haribo takes gummy fans to cloud nine with a softer, chewier candy.
By Food Dive staff • Nov. 11, 2022 -
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Keurig Dr Pepper CEO resigns over ‘violations’ to company’s code of conduct
Former CEO Bob Gamgort will replace Ozan Dokmecioglu, who only served for four months. His departure was not related to “strategy, operations or financial reporting,” the company said.
By Christopher Doering • Updated Nov. 10, 2022 -
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Keurig Dr Pepper invests $50M in Athletic Brewing
The minority stake deepens the soda and coffee giant’s presence in the nonalcoholic category following its acquisition of ready-to-drink cocktail brand Atypique in June.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 9, 2022 -
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Danone expedites Two Good yogurt’s move into smoothies
The new offering, which was initially planned to launch in 2023, brings the company’s fastest-growing North American brand into the portable space while building on its low-sugar, high-protein popularity.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 9, 2022 -
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Coca-Cola to restructure North American workforce with voluntary buyouts
Employees will have from Nov. 14 to Nov. 18 to decide whether to accept offers. The beverage maker did not say how many workers are eligible.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 8, 2022 -
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Organic dairy farmers petition USDA for drought relief funds
The weather in the western U.S. is exacerbating dire conditions for many operations already facing supply chain challenges and higher feed costs, prompting some producers to go out of business.
By Chris Casey • Nov. 4, 2022
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