Beverages: Page 4

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    Coca-Cola aims to help solve the orange juice crisis with AI

    The Minute Maid producer is a founding member of an MIT consortium that looks to solve “real-world problems” through artificial intelligence.

    By • Sept. 10, 2025
  • Posters advertising Bloom's energy drinks are displayed on a purple fence.
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    Nutrabolt boosts stake in Bloom Nutrition with nearly $160M investment

    The C4 Energy drink maker, Bloom’s largest investor, said the deal will help it attract a broader customer base.

    By • Sept. 10, 2025
  • Mergers and acquisitions Explore the Trendline➔
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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.  

    By Food Dive staff
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    Kendall Jenner-backed 818 Tequila nabs new investment

    The funding announcement comes as the brand's parent company appoints a new CEO and looks to gain cultural relevance as alcohol consumption declines.

    By • Sept. 9, 2025
  • Celsius energy drinks at a convenience store in Boca Raton, Florida
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    Celsius bolsters C-suite with brand and creative officer roles

    The energy drink maker's CEO said the appointments will help grow its namesake beverage, plus the recently acquired Alani Nu and Rockstar, "from big brands into mega brands."

    By • Sept. 8, 2025
  • SodaStream systems in boxes sit on a retail shelf, next to boxes of SodaStream CO2 cartridge refills.
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    PepsiCo issues first progress report on revamped packaging targets

    The company surpassed the annual virgin plastic reduction goal it set in May, while inching toward a reworked long-term recycled content target.

    By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 8, 2025
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    Molson Coors is brewing a future beyond the beer tap

    The alcohol giant has built a presence in everything from nonalcoholic cocktails to energy drinks to attract more consumers and offset a decline in beer consumption.

    By • Sept. 8, 2025
  • Containers of Nestle Coffee Mate coffee creamer are displayed on the shelf at the Marina Supermarket in San Francisco, California.
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    Nestlé scandal sticks corporate affairs in the spotlight — again

    “Boards won’t put up with this,” one analyst said regarding romantic entanglements for top executives.

    By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 5, 2025
  • Bottles of The Campbell’s Company V8 Splash.
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    Campbell’s becomes latest food giant to remove synthetic colors

    Brands such as Lance crackers and V8 Splash will transition to colors derived from annatto, purple carrot juice concentrate and other natural sources.

    By • Sept. 3, 2025
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    Activist investor pushes for PepsiCo turnaround with $4B stake

    Elliott Investment Management said the food and beverage maker has become a “dramatic underperformer,” and there’s a “historic opportunity” to boost its stock price.

    By • Sept. 2, 2025
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    CEO of Jim Beam owner Suntory resigns after police drug search

    Takeshi Niinami is leaving after a decade at the company as he faces an investigation into potentially illegal supplements.

    By • Sept. 2, 2025
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    Kraft Heinz to break up a decade after mega-merger

    The ketchup and Lunchables giant will create one business for grocery staples and another for sauces, spreads and seasonings.

    By • Sept. 2, 2025
  • Cans of Nestle products
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    Nestlé fires CEO citing romantic relationship with subordinate

    Laurent Freixe is being replaced after one year in the role by Philipp Navratil, the head of the company’s Nespresso brand.

    By • Sept. 1, 2025
  • Cans in Celsius Holdings' portfolio.
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    PepsiCo ups stake in Celsius to 11% with $585M deal

    Celsius also will acquire the beverage giant’s Rockstar Energy drink brand in the U.S. and Canada.

    By • Aug. 29, 2025
  • Various flavors of Powerade sports drink sit on a shelf
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    T Hasegawa launches natural citrus flavor technology to improve beverage shelf life

    The innovation, called Hasecitrus, allows sports drinks and other products to preserve flavors longer while maintaining clean-label formulations. 

    By • Aug. 28, 2025
  • Jack Daniel's whiskey bottles displayed on shelf
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    Brown-Forman CFO to retire as sales decline at Jack Daniel’s owner

    Leanne Cunningham's departure on May 1 comes as the spirits company faces uncertainty around tariffs and changing alcohol consumption habits.

    By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 28, 2025
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    Retrieved from Celsius on August 26, 2025
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    How Celsius is building on brand campaign success with college football

    The energy drink maker is investing in new channels “we haven’t played as big in,” CMO Kyle Watson said.

    By Chris Kelly • Aug. 27, 2025
  • A cup of Dannon yogurt made by Danone.
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    Danone overhauls leadership structure for ‘greater focus and agility’

    As part of the Oikos maker’s plan to improve performance, the company will reorganize from five geographic segments to three starting in 2026.

    By • Aug. 26, 2025
  • Spindrift, hard seltzer
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    Spindrift discontinues alcohol offering amid decline in hard seltzers

    The beverage maker will end production of its Spiked line after four years, noting it took “substantial resources and time.”

    By • Aug. 25, 2025
  • Cans of Dr Pepper
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    Keurig Dr Pepper to buy JDE Peet’s for $18B to boost struggling coffee business

    Once the deal closes, the company plans to separate its coffee and beverage units into two independent, publicly listed operations.

    By • Aug. 25, 2025
  • 818 Tequila's 818 Mini bottles
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    Q&A

    Why 818 Tequila is using fashion to tap into Gen Z’s ‘little treat’ craze

    CMO Kathleen Braine explains how the Kendall Jenner-founded brand is channeling Labubus and lip gloss keychains to launch its new 818 minis. 

    By Jessica Hammers • Aug. 22, 2025
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    Leftovers: Skittles brings the heat with spicy gummies | Siete Foods gets into kids’ meals

    Mars is releasing a "swicy" take on its iconic rainbow candy, while Dole and Malibu team up on tropical-inspired canned cocktails.

    By Food Dive staff • Aug. 22, 2025
  • Bud Light sits on a store shelf.
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    Anheuser-Busch to invest $15M in flagship St Louis plant

    The spending, part of a $300 million commitment from the beer giant, comes as the Trump administration pushes companies to expand manufacturing in the U.S.

    By • Aug. 20, 2025
  • Cans of Campbell's Chunky Pabst Blue Ribbon soups.
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    Campbell’s and Pabst Blue Ribbon crack open beer-infused flavored soups

    The products, which will be sold under the Chunky line, come as more consumers eat meals at home.

    By • Aug. 19, 2025
  • Gummy worms and soda from the Trolli and Mountain Dew collaboration
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    Leftovers: Mountain Dew and Trolli link on candy, soda | Twinings splashes into refreshers

    The brands are teaming up for a “boundary pushing” collaboration, while Guinness launches a beer flavored ice cream with Van Leeuwen.

    By Food Dive staff • Aug. 15, 2025
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    How umami flavors are taking the cocktail world by storm

    Spirit makers and others in the alcohol sector are crafting new drinks that embrace consumer demand for savory and Asian-inspired flavors.

    By Amanda Schuster • Aug. 14, 2025