From grocery store to organic food brand: Wild Oats returns

The pioneering specialty brand has taken on many forms in the years since Whole Foods acquired it. Now it’s back as an organic products line from distributor KeHE.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 29, 2026

Dry January is dead. Long live intentional drinking.

Elimination has evolved into moderation and it’s a preview of how changing consumer preferences affect year-round demand for alcohol and non-alcohol brands alike.

By Katie Fellows • Jan. 29, 2026

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Inside 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.

By Food Dive staff

Beyond protein: The new wellness trends shaping food and beverage

Consumers are looking to improve their physical and emotional health through what they eat and drink, driving demand for functional ingredients such as fiber or adaptogens.

By Laurel Deppen , Sarah Zimmerman • Updated Jan. 28, 2026

BeatBox parent to lay off 158 workers following Anheuser-Busch deal

The cuts come a little more than a month after the Michelob Ultra owner agreed to buy a majority stake in the popular RTD brand.

By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 28, 2026

How Campari is staking a claim in the low-alcohol market

Allison Varone, head of marketing for Campari America, explains how the maker of Aperol and Crodino is attempting to resonate with younger drinkers.

By Sara Karlovitch • Jan. 28, 2026

Trump admin puts spotlight on sugar in 2026 food policy agenda

The FDA plans to encourage the industry to reduce added sugar this year to align with a major priority of the "Make America Healthy Again" movement.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 26, 2026

How Boston Beer is building Sun Cruiser hard iced teas into its next ‘iconic brand’

The Sam Adams brewer has tripled distribution of the canned cocktail line, which has quickly become a top-selling RTD spirit.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 26, 2026

PepsiCo CEO says sustainability debate needs a ‘reframe’

Corporate strategy debates shouldn’t pit sustainability against profitability, but see it as a short-term versus long-term risk issue, Ramon Laguarta said during a World Economic Forum event.

By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 26, 2026

Leftovers: Cheez-It goes gluten-free | Sanpellegrino sips on limoncello

The Mars-owned brand called the launch one of its “most highly requested innovations,” while Twisted Tea packs a punch with an expanded high-alcohol lineup.

By Food Dive staff • Jan. 23, 2026

PepsiCo pilots digital twins to ‘reinvent’ manufacturing with AI

The multi-year pilot with Nvidia and Siemens creates 3D replicas of U.S. plants and warehouses, allowing the food and beverage giant to test production improvements. 

By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 22, 2026

‘It’s not going to be easy’: Food industry faces uphill growth battle in 2026

As CPG companies aim to improve their businesses amid a challenging environment, some firms are expected to cut jobs, lower prices and boost innovation to increase their competitiveness.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 21, 2026

Coke creates chief digital officer role to keep pace with tech demands

Sedef Salingan Sahin will lead digital transformation efforts, including in marketing, while CMO Manolo Arroyo’s remit will expand.

By Peter Adams • Jan. 20, 2026

If AI agents do the shopping, who wins the shelf?

When bots buy, what wins? Why stock accuracy matters for food brands' visibility.

Jan. 20, 2026

Why Dos Equis revived the Most Interesting Man amid category headwinds

Alison Payne, CMO for parent company Heineken USA, explains how the iconic character is being reimagined for the social-digital world.

By Chris Kelly • Jan. 16, 2026

Leftovers: Lifeway churns up probiotic butter | Modelo goes nonalcoholic

The kefir maker is capitalizing on demand for premium butters, while Horizon Organic splashes into the fast-growing creamer category.

By Food Dive staff • Jan. 16, 2026

Energy drinks’ fortunes are still rising. Here’s how to ride the wave.

While the category is gaining market share with fresh flavors and ideas, competition from other beverages is cutting into sales.

By Christine Blank • Jan. 15, 2026

Beyond Meat enters beverage category with protein drinks

Sparkling beverages broaden the company’s ambitions to bring protein to new channels as the alternative meat category struggles.

By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 15, 2026

Danone invests $4M to expand Texas plant amid yogurt boom

The expansion comes as the food giant struggles to meet surging consumer demand for high-protein dairy products.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 13, 2026

Vita Coco flexes back into sports and fitness

The coconut water brand, with more than $500 million in annual sales, is going back to its roots to help boost revenue and attract younger consumers.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 13, 2026

Heineken CEO to step down as beer sales slump

Dolf van den Brink is leaving at the end of May as the company implements a reorganization plan.

By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 12, 2026

How Recess is rethinking Dry January as drinking trends toward moderation

The functional beverage brand is championing balance instead of abstinence, bucking a trend among nonalcoholic brands.

By Chris Kelly • Jan. 12, 2026

Nutri-Grain goes crunchy | Premier Protein launches muffins

Mars-owned Nutri-Grain is tapping into consumer demand for healthier ingredients, while Stone Brewing partners with Hopwtr on an IPA-flavored sparkling water.

By Food Dive staff • Jan. 9, 2026

Brewers can use kosher certifications to win vegan, vegetarian consumers

Labeling items for kosher standards, such as avoiding shellfish and dairy, could also benefit those with dietary restrictions and allergies, writes Moshe Elefant, rabbi and chief operating officer of OU Kosher.

By Moshe Elefant • Jan. 8, 2026

The food and beverage trends to watch in 2026

Companies are leaning on innovation, M&A and healthier options to navigate sometimes contradictory consumer preferences.

By Food Dive staff • Jan. 8, 2026

AB InBev buys back $3B stake in US metal container plants

The Bud Light maker sold a minority stake in the business to investors in 2020.

By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 6, 2026