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Food and beverage trends loom large over packaging earnings
Beef industry struggles specifically came up during packaging, food and beverage companies’ recent earnings calls, as did consumer trade downs and federal changes related to immigration and food assistance benefits.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 18, 2025 -
Courtesy of Torani
ColumnLeftovers: Torani unveils 2026 flavor of the year | Brown-Forman brings Mexico’s top RTD to US
The syrup maker said this year’s pick highlights growing interest in botanicals, while Flowers Foods adds protein to its popular Nature’s Own Life bread line.
By Food Dive staff • Nov. 14, 2025 -
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US cracks down on hemp-derived THC drinks, upending buzzy beverage market
Lawmakers closed a legal loophole allowing companies to sell the products in a potentially critical blow to the budding industry.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 13, 2025 -
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Heineken to power brewery with renewable energy
The beer maker is using a solar and thermal storage system to cut emissions generated by its brewery and malting plant near Lisbon, Portugal.
By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 13, 2025 -
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Danone’s Too Good & Co enters coffee creamers
The expansion into a new category, the first for the 5-year-old yogurt brand, taps into consumer demand for low sugar and natural ingredients.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 13, 2025 -
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Keurig Dr Pepper eyes $200M in supply chain savings from spinoff
The beverage giant is carving out its coffee business, which will focus on sourcing resiliency, manufacturing consolidation and logistics optimization.
By Phil Neuffer • Nov. 12, 2025 -
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EXCLUSIVEChobani posts red-hot growth as food rivals languish
Retail sales have soared nearly 30% during the last year as the Greek yogurt, coffee and creamer manufacturer benefits from demand for clean-label and protein-packed snacks.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 12, 2025 -
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Tropicana appoints former Pabst leader as CEO
Paul Chibe is taking the reins as the KeVita and Naked Smoothie owner faces financial difficulties following its spinoff from PepsiCo.
By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 10, 2025 -
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Guinness owner Diageo appoints new CEO to revive growth
Dave Lewis will join the alcohol giant as the company struggles to turn around a slowdown in sales.
By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 10, 2025 -
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TreeHouse Foods to be acquired for $2.9B
The private label food and beverage maker is being purchased by Investindustrial, a European investment firm. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 10, 2025 -
Courtesy of Kraft Heinz
ColumnLeftovers: Kraft bakes up Apple Pie Mac and Cheese | Tillamook blends mayo and butter into ‘Butternaise’
The snack giant said its Thanksgiving-inspired launch is “the beginning of more shockingly delicious innovations," while Boston Beer's cannabis cocktail brand gets into gummies.
By Food Dive staff • Nov. 7, 2025 -
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PepsiCo to shutter 2 Frito-Lay facilities in Florida, lay off 500 workers
The closures mark the latest response by the food and beverage giant to a slowdown in snack consumption and a shift toward healthier offerings.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 7, 2025 -
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Molson Coors eyes M&A to build out beyond beer portfolio
The Miller Lite owner plans to redeploy savings from its corporate workforce reduction into growing its nonalcoholic presence.
By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 6, 2025 -
Courtesy of Coca-Cola
Why Coca-Cola keeps pushing the limits of generative AI despite backlash
An AI-generated holiday ad “scored off the charts” with consumers, according to Islam ElDessouky, global vice president for creative strategy and content.
By Chris Kelly • Nov. 6, 2025 -
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Coca-Cola brings back Mr Pibb with more caffeine
The spicy cherry soda is meant to tap into consumer nostalgia while introducing a new generation to the soft drink.
By Laurel Deppen • Updated Nov. 6, 2025 -
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Bumpy beverage trends punctuated Q3 for can makers
Beer distributors and other companies described price pack architecture opportunities, as well as investments in nonalcoholic markets like energy drinks, on recent earnings calls.
By Maria Rachal • Nov. 4, 2025 -
Courtesy of Waterloo Gin
Patrón’s billionaire founder wants to restore gin’s cool factor
John Paul DeJoria is planning a national expansion for recently acquired Waterloo Gin, betting on innovations that speak to younger consumers' desire for premium spirits.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 3, 2025 -
Courtesy of NO CAP! Soda Pop
ColumnLeftovers: Icee transformed into better-for-you soda | Sour Punch puckers for pickles
The frozen treat is being released as an electrolyte-infused soft drink in partnership with No Cap, while Boston Beer unveils a 30% ABV beer.
By Food Dive staff • Oct. 31, 2025 -
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PepsiCo overhauls corporate branding to broaden focus beyond Pepsi
The updates, PepsiCo’s first in nearly 25 years, come as only 21% of surveyed consumers can identity a brand under the company that isn’t Pepsi.
By Peter Adams • Oct. 31, 2025 -
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Deep DiveOut of the box: How food and beverage giants are making their packaging shine
Conagra Brands and B&G Foods are among the companies spending more time on packaging, which attracts consumer attention and influences purchasing decisions.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 30, 2025 -
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Keurig Dr Pepper nabs $7B from private equity ahead of JDE Peet’s acquisition
The beverage giant will also look for a new CEO for its coffee business as it looks to alleviate concerns from investors.
By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 27, 2025 -
Courtesy of Barefoot Wine
Q&AHow Barefoot Wine is stepping up marketing to meet new, evolving drinkers
E. & J. Gallo Winery CMO Stephanie Gallo explains how Barefoot approached its first major redesign in decades and why it’s bullish about its NFL tie-up.
By Chris Kelly • Oct. 27, 2025 -
Courtesy of Dole Food Company
ColumnDole breeds pineapple that tastes like piña colada | Mission launches GLP-1 friendly tortillas
The produce giant says its Colada Royale pineapple is a “game-changing” innovation that took 15 years to develop, while Coca-Cola taps into nostalgia with the revival of Diet Coke Lime.
By Food Dive staff • Oct. 24, 2025 -
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Breweries invest in heat pumps to decarbonize, cut costs
New Belgium Brewery, Diageo and other beverage manufacturers are pursuing electrification technologies from AtmosZero and Skyven to reduce emissions and improve downtime risks.
By Hollie Stephens • Oct. 24, 2025 -
Courtesy of Surfside
Surfside vodka tea sues Anheuser-Busch over Skimmers can design
The Stateside-owned brand says the alcohol giant is seeking a “freeride” from Surfside's fast rise in popularity.
By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 23, 2025
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