Beverages: Page 60


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    Flavored-water maker Hint raises $25M in its latest funding round

    The company looks to capitalize on the momentum it has established during the pandemic and use the funds to grow sales and distribution.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 19, 2020
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    Water brand Lemon Perfect raises $6.6M to expand

    The funding, which came from traditional VC companies as well as a long lineup of NBA luminaries, will go toward growing distribution, increasing marketing and recruiting new talent.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 18, 2020
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    Top 5 stories from Food Dive

    The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future. 

    By Food Dive staff
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    Diageo to pay up to $610M to buy Ryan Reynolds-backed Aviation Gin

    The purchase of the fast-growing brand gives the liquor maker a bigger stake in premium alcohol and adds to its portfolio of brands with celebrity connections.

    By Aug. 17, 2020
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    Leftovers: Fat Tire toasts the environment; Flora spreads into the United States

    New Belgium Brewing's beverage was certified as the nation's first nationally distributed carbon neutral beer last week, and Vive adds some spritz to fall with Pumpkin Spice Hard Seltzer.

    By Food Dive staff • Aug. 14, 2020
  • Lawsuit challenges California's ban on soda taxes

    The plaintiffs argue the law prohibiting cities from enacting them until 2031 is illegal because it curtails local governments’ ability to raise funds for public services.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 11, 2020
  • Atomo Coffee plans to release RTD cold brew coffee in 2021.
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    Atomo Coffee gets $9M for a molecular morning jolt

    The Seattle startup, which makes the brewed beverage from upcycled ingredients that chemically match conventional coffee, will build a roastery and have products on the market next year.

    By Aug. 11, 2020
  • Private equity firm Sonoma Brands remains 'active' in search for new deals

    The investment firm, founded by Krave founder Jon Sebastiani, owns or has minority stakes in more than a dozen companies including Hu, Dang and Smashmallow.

    By Aug. 11, 2020
  • Fererra's Trolli brand introduced Crunchy Crawlers in July 2020.
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    Leftovers: Trolli's crunchy gummies could make others squirm; Angostura mixes it up with cocoa

    Candy maker Ferrera adds new innovation to the chewy worm-shaped sweet, while Hershey shrinks One bars.

    By Food Dive staff • Aug. 7, 2020
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    How a nearly 100-year-old maker of pudding and frozen ice pops competes with Big Food

    Jel Sert, a manufacturer of Royal instant mixes and Fla-Vor-Ice frozen treats, has turned to alcohol, healthier trends and licensing deals with Mars Wrigley and Coca-Cola to boost sales.

    By Aug. 5, 2020
  • Coca-Cola announced it will launch Topo Chico Hard Seltzer in Latin America at the end of 2020, and in select U.S. cities in 2021.
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    Topo Chico Hard Seltzer will be manufactured, marketed and distributed by Molson Coors

    The agreement, similar to one signed with Yuengling earlier this month, gives the company known for beer a third hard seltzer brand in its portfolio.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Updated Sept. 29, 2020
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    Coca-Cola to debut coffee-flavored cola in the US

    The beverage, which is already available in international markets, will launch on the company's subscription service this year before hitting shelves across the country in January.

    By Lillianna Byington • July 31, 2020
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    Leftovers: America runs on Dunkin' cereal; French's and Oskar Blues brew mustard beer

    Post's new breakfast offerings are inspired by the restaurant's popular coffee drinks, and PBR gets into the summer with hard peach iced tea.

    By Food Dive staff • July 31, 2020
  • FDA grants Ocean Spray qualified health claim for its cranberry juice

    The company can label some products to indicate a relationship between their consmption and reduced risk of recurrent urinary tract infections in healthy women.

    By Jessi Devenyns • July 30, 2020
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    Budweiser launches its 1st nonalcoholic beer

    Anheuser-Busch's legacy beer brand is tapping NBA star Dwyane Wade as it markets Budweiser Zero, which has zero sugar and 50 calories.

    By Jessi Devenyns • July 30, 2020
  • Unilever sells Lipton, other teas to private-equity firm for $5B

    The sale to CVC Capital Partners includes 34 brands that generated more than $2 billion in sales in 2020. It will allow the CPG giant to focus on higher-growth businesses.

    By Updated Nov. 19, 2021
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    Leftovers: Jeni's brings state fair-inspired flavors to ice cream; Quokka Brew makes jitter-free coffee

    The frozen dessert maker will release a new midway-inspired flavor every Thursday this summer, and Heaven's Lettuce launches chips to convince consumers "happiness is hemp."

    By Food Dive staff • July 24, 2020
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    Better Juice partners with US companies to further its sugar-reduction technology

    The Israel-based company converts natural sugars in 100% orange juice into other components for a less sweet beverage.

    By Jessi Devenyns • July 23, 2020
  • Ocean Spray names former Tyson Foods chief as its CEO

    In addition to his time running the meat and poultry processing giant, Tom Hayes also previously worked at CPG giants such as Kraft and Conagra.

    By July 20, 2020
  • Nestle's Sweet Earth brand launched the plant-based Awesome Bacon Burger in July 2020.
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    Leftovers: Sweet Earth ups the Awesome on its plant-based burger; Busch Light launches apple-flavored beer

    Nestlé combines two animal-free products to make the vegan version of a bacon burger, and Eat Howl taps chefs to add authentic flavor to its macaroni and cheese.

    By Food Dive staff • July 17, 2020
  • Trade group releases 1st code of practice for kombucha

    After a slew of lawsuits, Kombucha Brewers International is establishing quality standards for the beverage and also developing a seal for manufacturers.

    By Jessi Devenyns • July 16, 2020
  • Dietary Guidelines scientific report could deliver a plant-based policy win

    The document, which will be used by the federal government for the new official guidelines for a healthy diet, encourages more consumption of fruits and vegetables, and less red meat, alcohol and sugar.

    By July 16, 2020
  • Oatly sells $200M stake to fuel growth

    Investors in the fast-growing Swedish company include private-equity giant Blackstone, Oprah Winfrey and former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz.

    By Jessi Devenyns • July 15, 2020
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    SnackMagic brings small brands directly to consumers

    The platform carries a few Big Food brands, but sees itself as a way for shoppers to discover snacks they likely won't be able to find on store shelves.

    By July 15, 2020
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    Diageo and PepsiCo will debut paper bottles in 2021

    The alcohol giant will launch the 100% plastic-free packaging for Johnnie Walker whisky early next year, while PepsiCo and Unilever are developing it for their products. 

    By Lillianna Byington • July 14, 2020
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    Leftovers: Swiss Miss gets magically delicious; Ritz says 'cheese'

    The cocoa brand adds Lucky Charms' marshmallow goodness and Outshine frozen treats get a bit of heat, courtesy of Tajín.

    By Food Dive staff • July 10, 2020