Beverages: Page 47


  • Hellowater functional waters
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    Hellowater partners with agricultural company on toxin-fighting beverage line

    The collaboration with Brandt, which develops technologies to boost crop yields, represents the latest leap in functionality for the competitive enhanced water segment.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 29, 2021
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    Online packaged food and beverage sales could top $100B in 2021

    Grocery is now the top e-commerce CPG category, according to FMI and NielsenIQ, with dollar sales up 125% last year.

    By Jeff Wells • Jan. 26, 2021
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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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    Molson Coors returning commercial operations of Superbird to Casa Komos

    The beer giant, which has expanded the tequila-based cocktail into 24 states since a January 2021 partnership was struck, will have a minority stake in the brand’s parent company. 

    By Updated Aug. 22, 2022
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    Coke delivers coffee-flavored soda from Walmart by drone

    The stunt marks Coca-Cola with Coffee's official debut in the U.S., its 50th market since the product launched in Japan in 2018. 

    By Robert Williams • Jan. 26, 2021
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    PepsiCo and Beyond Meat to debut jerky snack as part of joint venture, Bloomberg reports

    The two companies announced a partnership last January to develop, produce and market snack and beverage products made from plant-based protein.

    By Updated Jan. 20, 2022
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    Budweiser skips Super Bowl, reallocates ad budget to COVID-19 support

    The AB InBev flagship will forgo a big game spot for the first time in 37 years, opting instead for vaccine awareness efforts that include a digital short film.

    By Chris Kelly • Jan. 25, 2021
  • Wine industry sees uncertain future as pandemic and millennials cloud outlook

    The alcohol segment could be on pace for continued consumption declines unless it can attract and retain younger and older consumers to the space.

    By Jan. 21, 2021
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    Truly Hard Seltzer targets millennials shunning Dry January

    To promote new tea flavors, the brand offered free merchandise to the 62% of drinking-age millennials avoiding the alcohol-free movement.

    By Robert Williams • Jan. 19, 2021
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    Deep Dive

    Could 2021 be the breakout year for cannabis-infused food and beverages?

    Although the pandemic slowed progress, the outlook is brighter as more companies enter the market and the regulatory environment has the potential to change. 

    By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 19, 2021
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    Getting to the root of chicory root's popularity surge

    From adding fiber and mouthfeel to its use in prebiotics, the woody perennial's versatility has made it popular with consumers and businesses — especially during the pandemic.

    By Jan. 14, 2021
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    Molson Coors launches first US CBD drink line

    Veryvell, the sparkling, nonalcoholic beverage that will be available only in Colorado, was developed by Truss CBD USA, a joint venture between the beer giant and Hexo.

    By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 14, 2021
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    Coca-Cola sells Zico coconut water to PE firm founded by brand's creator

    The sale for an undisclosed sum comes as the beverage giant aims to cut about 200 brands to focus on more profitable, faster-growing products coming out of the pandemic.

    By Jan. 14, 2021
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    Chobani enters crowded RTD coffee space

    The Greek yogurt giant has taken a big step to expand its reach beyond the dairy aisle, but the move will pit it against heavyweights such as Nestlé, Starbucks and Danone. 

    By Jan. 14, 2021
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    Tracking food industry priority for the COVID-19 vaccine

    President Joe Biden announced a deadline of April 19 for all adults in every state to be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine.

    By Thai Phi Le • Updated April 6, 2021
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    Coca-Cola, Tyson Foods and ADM among companies to suspend political donations

    CPG companies joined dozens of large U.S. businesses in reconsidering their contribution practices ​after last week's violent protest at the U.S. Capitol.

    By Jan. 13, 2021
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    Deep Dive

    CPGs wake up to breakfast’s new future after coronavirus shakeup

    With more people at home, a less hectic pace has boosted demand for sausage, waffles and cereal — a shift food manufacturers are confident will stick around after the pandemic.

    By Jan. 12, 2021
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    Molson Coors enters crowded energy drink space with distribution deal for ZOA

    The beverage will differentiate itself with natural ingredients, vitamins, electrolytes and amino acids, forgoing preservatives and artificial ingredients.

    By Jan. 11, 2021
  • US tariffs on high-alcohol wine from Germany and France take effect this week

    The new import duties are part of a longstanding dispute about commercial jetliner subsidies that has spilled over into food and drink.

    By Jan. 11, 2021
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    Leftovers: International Delight travels to the Stone Age; Hidden Valley Ranch goes plant-based

    Post Holdings, the maker of Fruity Pebbles and Cocoa Pebbles, is infusing its cereals into coffee creamers, and New Orleans businesses are bottling Mardi Gras. 

    By Food Dive staff • Jan. 8, 2021
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    EverGrain upcycles AB InBev's barley waste into plant-based protein

    The company, started by the brewer's former head of sustainability, creates two unique ingredients from the waste, which adds up to millions of tons a year.

    By Jan. 7, 2021
  • Elderberry demand soars as consumers seek an immunity boost

    From beverages to popsicles, more companies are adding the deep purple berry to a variety of offerings for its hue, flavor and health appeal. 

    By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 7, 2021
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    Budweiser Zero unites athletes to support Dry January

    The AB InBev brand's first zero-alcohol beer seeks to motivate consumers who are abstaining from alcohol to start the year.

    By Chris Kelly • Jan. 7, 2021
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    Mtn Dew releases its first new flavor in more than a decade: Major Melon

    The watermelon-flavored soda is the newest permanent addition to the brand portfolio as PepsiCo leans on innovation to combat declining soda sales during the pandemic.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 7, 2021
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    FitVine aims to upend 'stuffy' wine dominated by big players with better-for-you offering

    The company's low-sugar drinks have made the California startup one of the fastest-growing alcohol brands and the top-growing wine label in the U.S.

    By Jan. 5, 2021
  • AB InBev to sell stake in US metal container plants for $3B

    Private-equity firm Apollo and other investors will purchase 49.9% of the business, giving the beer giant much-needed cash to pay down debt from its 2016 SABMiller acquisition.

    By Dec. 28, 2020