Beverages: Page 43
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Pepsi Bottling Ventures plans $35M production expansion
The North Carolina facility upgrade will help the beverage giant meet demand for Aquafina, Lipton Tea and Nature's Twist.
By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 1, 2022 -
Courtesy of Soylent
How Soylent is bringing plant-based meal replacement into the future
CEO Demir Vangelov says the company, whose successful evolution from a tech product to a nutritional supplement has invited acquisition rumors, doesn’t take itself too seriously.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 1, 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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Courtesy of Coca-Cola
Sprite shifting from green to clear bottles to boost recycling
Coca-Cola, which is also moving to 100% recycled plastic Dasani bottles in North America, aims to support a circular packaging economy.
By Chris Casey • July 28, 2022 -
Courtesy of Air Up
Flavor by a nose: How Air Up uses scent to make water taste better
The European company, which just launched in the U.S., uses its specially designed water bottle and pods containing natural fragrances as a way to get consumers to hydrate.
By Megan Poinski • July 28, 2022 -
Courtesy of Kraft Heinz
Capri Sun cuts sugar 40% by reformulating with monk fruit
The largest renovation in the juice pouch brand’s history will put Kraft Heinz more than halfway toward its goal of significant portfolio-wide sugar reduction.
By Megan Poinski • Updated July 27, 2022 -
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Coca-Cola increased marketing spend to create brand value amid price hikes
Despite pressures on consumer spending, the company saw net revenues grow in Q2 due in part to the recovery of away-from-home channels.
By Chris Kelly • July 27, 2022 -
Courtesy of Constellation Brands
Constellation Brands debuts Woodbridge wine and soda mashup
The ready-to-drink offering, available in pop flavors like lemon lime and orange, is targeted at consumers who want wine that is more accessible and less intimidating.
By Christopher Doering • July 27, 2022 -
Courtesy of Nestle
Nestlé opens $340M Nescafé coffee factory in Mexico
The plant, which creates 1,200 new jobs in the region, makes the U.S. neighbor the food and beverage giant’s main coffee producer.
By Christopher Doering • July 26, 2022 -
Courtesy of PepsiCo
PepsiCo prevails in Mtn Dew Rise trademark case
An appeals court downplayed the strength of an upstart coffee company’s “Rise” trademark while noting significant differences between its can and the beverage giant’s energy drink.
By Christopher Doering • July 25, 2022 -
Courtesy of Truly Hard Seltzer
Boston Beer stung by declining hard seltzer demand
The Truly maker is under pressure as the once popular alcohol category has fallen out of favor with more consumers turning to ready-to-drink cocktails and other offerings.
By Christopher Doering • July 22, 2022 -
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How PepsiCo uses Stubborn Soda to win over new audiences
The premium beverage, which jumped from a retail offer to a restaurant exclusive, features unique flavor combinations and consumer-friendly attributes like Fair Trade Certified cane sugar.
By Christopher Doering • July 21, 2022 -
Courtesy of General Mills
How 5 food and beverage companies are preparing for a recession
CEOs are optimistic, but looking at potential changes in consumer behavior and buying power as they lay the groundwork for an uncertain future.
By Chris Casey • July 19, 2022 -
Courtesy of PepsiCo
PepsiCo to build its largest US beverage plant in Colorado
The facility, which will create 250 jobs, is expected to open next summer and make drinks including Gatorade, bubly, Rockstar and its namesake soda.
By Christopher Doering • July 15, 2022 -
Courtesy of Ace Hardware
ColumnLeftovers: Ace Hardware scoops paint-inspired ice cream; Fyxx Health bites into cookies
The do-it-yourself store celebrates National Ice Cream Day with treats based on Benjamin Moore colors, and Flow enters the functional water space with three flavors.
By Food Dive staff • July 15, 2022 -
Courtesy of Frito-Lay
PepsiCo considers more price hikes and product mix changes to combat inflation
The beverage and snacking giant saw a sizable revenue boost in the last quarter and increased its annual growth outlook to 10%, but is being cautious in the face of economic uncertainty.
By Christopher Doering • July 13, 2022 -
Courtesy of Frito-Lay
PepsiCo meets saturated fat reduction goal 4 years early
The snacking giant also touted progress in water-use efficiency and direct emissions but said increased demand for its products is hurting environmental improvements in its supply and value chain.
By Christopher Doering • July 11, 2022 -
Courtesy of Sonic Drive-In
ColumnLeftovers: Sonic debuts in hard tea and slushes; Vanilla Ice collaborates on energy drinks
A licensing partnership is extending the drive-in’s brand to new alcoholic products, while PepsiCo’s Pasta Roni serves up convenience in a pouch.
By Food Dive staff • July 8, 2022 -
Courtesy of Steeped Coffee
Sustainable coffee maker Steeped raises $5M through crowdfunding
The beverage upstart said the money will go toward bringing its compostable single-serve brewing process to more drinkers.
By Christopher Doering • July 7, 2022 -
Courtesy of The Vita Coco Company
Diageo partners with Vita Coco on canned cocktail beverage
The drink, which will include the popular coconut water and Captain Morgan rum, will be available in three flavors starting in early 2023.
By Christopher Doering • July 6, 2022 -
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Diageo buys flavor tech company to streamline drink exploration, path to purchase
The world’s second largest distiller is hoping to match consumers — especially young ones — with a whiskey, eliminating the costly experimentation process.
By Sara Karlovitch • July 5, 2022 -
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Coca-Cola turns up the heat on frozen as it searches for growth
The beverage giant said new offerings attract younger consumers to its portfolio of brands before they transition into adult-targeted products like Coca-Cola Zero Sugar and Diet Coke.
By Christopher Doering • July 5, 2022 -
Courtesy of The Coca-Cola Company
Coke teams up with Marshmello for limited-edition flavor
The brand’s first flavor co-created with an artist is the latest effort to come out of the Coca-Cola Creations platform that launched earlier this year.
By Sara Karlovitch • July 1, 2022 -
Courtesy of DiGiorno
ColumnLeftovers: DiGiorno turns crust into ice cream cones; Gym Weed infuses hemp into energy drinks
Nestlé’s frozen pizza brand serves up a new dessert in honor of National Ice Cream Day, and Nightfood supplies sweet dreams with its Sleep Friendly Cookies.
By Food Dive staff • July 1, 2022 -
Courtesy of Bolthouse Farms
Cost of Fourth of July cookouts to jump by double digits this year
Price increases for food items like chicken, bread and soda have made this year’s holiday a more expensive celebration, according to two recent analyses.
By Chris Casey • July 1, 2022 -
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Honest co-founder announces details of new RTD teas
Just Ice Tea will embrace Fair Trade Certified sourcing and organic, recognizable ingredients for its new line, according to Seth Goldman.
By Samantha Oller • June 30, 2022
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