Food industry applauds US for lifting steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada, Mexico

The move could provide momentum for the three countries to ratify a new trade pact that would replace the North American Free Trade Agreement.

By Lillianna Byington • May 20, 2019

CBD entering food and drink at an 'astounding pace,' report says

Some companies are already infusing coffee, beer and other products with the substance — one of the more than 100 chemicals found in cannabis — despite murky federal restrictions in place.

By Cathy Siegner • May 20, 2019

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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

Study: Just thinking about coffee can enhance focus

Australian and Canadian researchers found the effect much stronger in people who are used to drinking caffeinated beverages for this purpose.

By Cathy Siegner • May 16, 2019

Will AB InBev acquire the Craft Brew Alliance?

Midwood Capital Management urged the company's board to pursue a sale because of profitability challenges.

By Cathy Siegner • May 16, 2019

Leftovers: Reddi-wip becomes an at-home Barista; crunchy crickets kick in almost any flavor imaginable

Conagra Brand's iconic spray cream — an unofficial coffee topping for years — gets a makeover to do a latte for morning drinks, and Reese's takes on a new frozen dessert form.

By Food Dive staff • May 10, 2019

Sam Adams to buy Dogfish Head for $300M

The two brewers said the transaction, which is expected to close before July, will better position the company to compete against global beer conglomerates in the craft space. 

By Christopher Doering • May 10, 2019

Coca-Cola's contracts with researchers reserved the right to kill studies

The University of Cambridge found evidence of the soda giant striking agreements with five public universities to give it the ability to review and "quash" health studies.

By Jessi Devenyns • May 9, 2019

Coca-Cola expands brand's reach with UK craft mixers

The product, partly a response to the rise in popularity of mixed drinks, contains the classic soft drink and flavorings to blend with dark spirits such as whiskey, rum and bourbon. 

By Cathy Siegner • May 6, 2019

Constellation continues on its premium spirits path with a majority stake in Nelson's Green Brier Distillery

The Tennessee-based craft whiskey distiller will be the first venture capital investment to be fully integrated into the international alcohol company.

By Cathy Siegner • May 3, 2019

Coconut milk sales expected to enjoy robust growth, report says

The ingredient is popular because of its high nutrition content, as well as broader consumer interest in plant-based and organic items.

By Cathy Siegner • May 2, 2019

GMA's CEO talks about the need to unite the food and beverage industry

Geoff Freeman, who took the helm of the Grocery Manufacturers Association in August, said the organization is more focused now after having lost its way.

By Megan Poinski , Christopher Doering • May 1, 2019

Why international investment is the lucrative path forward for food and beverage

While CPG companies like Tyson, Mondelez and Kellogg are thought of as all-American, M&A is helping them expand their reach — and revenues — across the globe. 

By Jessi Devenyns • April 30, 2019

New ingredient makes curcumin more water soluble and bioavailable

Dolcas Tenshi Bioceuticals' new offering addresses many of the problems in getting the full benefits of the trendy nutrient in turmeric.

By Jessi Devenyns • April 25, 2019

California soda tax bill stalled until next year

The measure would place a 2 cents per fluid ounce tax on sugary beverages, but it's unclear if it will become law.

By Lillianna Byington • April 24, 2019

Innovation helps soda makers improve sales, but will it last?

Much of the boost has come from diet drinks, which have benefited from recent product roll outs at Coca-Cola, including Coke Zero Sugar and Diet Coke Twisted Mango.

By Christopher Doering • April 24, 2019

Pernod Ricard to buy Italian premium gin brand Malfy

The French spirits company plans to acquire the brand from Biggar & Leith for an undisclosed price.

By Cathy Siegner • April 22, 2019

Nestlé Waters North America striving for '100% recycling,' wary of plastic backlash

CEO Fernando Mercé sat down for a Q&A to discuss plans for greater rPET usage, water bottles becoming a target for activism and more.

By Cole Rosengren • April 22, 2019

Arsenic found in 11 bottled water brands, Consumer Reports says

Keurig Dr Pepper's Peñafiel had the highest levels tested, while Whole Foods' Starkey brand, Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water and Danone's Volvic also tested positive for the element.

By Cathy Siegner • April 22, 2019

Keurig Dr Pepper partners to deliver an Adrenaline Shoc to the energy drink category

The coffee and soft drink company partnered with beverage entrepreneur Lance Collins to claw out a portion of the post-workout drink market share.

By Jessi Devenyns • April 18, 2019

Jack Daniel's turns bottles into pop-up books with AR app

A series of virtual dioramas share the history of the brand and aim to more deeply engage mobile users.

By Robert Williams • April 18, 2019

Edible insects, CBD and cell-cultured meat: Regulating the future of food

Lawyers and former FDA and USDA regulators ​gathered to discuss the future of these trends and how the government could decide to regulate them.

By Lillianna Byington • April 16, 2019

PepsiCo scraps plans for 'orbital billboard'

A spokesperson explained that the marketer had conducted an "exploratory test" with StartRocket, but that the pilot was "a one-time event."

By Peter Adams • Updated April 17, 2019

As Amazon launches into energy drinks, how will Monster respond?

The beverage company's shares were down more than 4% following the news of Solimo Energy Drinks, but bounced back later in the day.

By Cathy Siegner • April 12, 2019

Leftovers: Brach's parties like it's 1999 this Easter; Mars Wrigley offers a sweet internship

An all-purple bag of jelly beans pays tribute to the memory of Prince, while Dunkin' and Harpoon Brewery solve the summer dilemma: cold beer or cold coffee?

By Food Dive staff • April 12, 2019

Is Maine's proposed extraction tax the latest attempt to squeeze bottled water?

The state's legislature is considering a fee on companies taking more than 1.5 million gallons from underground sources for commercial bottling — which seems to target Nestlé's Poland Spring.

By Cathy Siegner • April 9, 2019