Beverages: Page 68
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PepsiCo partners with Lavazza on ready-to-drink iced cappuccino
The product launch comes after Coca-Cola, which purchased Costa Coffee in January, launched its own RTD line under the newly acquired brand.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 8, 2019 -
Canopy Growth co-CEO Bruce Linton fired from cannabis company
The sudden departure, which follows disappointing quarterly results, comes eight months after Constellation Brands spent $4 billion to purchase a 38% stake in the business.
By Lillianna Byington • July 3, 2019 -
Trendline
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.
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Oatly stops advertising 'no added sugars' after challenge from Campbell
The legacy company argued Oatly's claims were misleading because its production process breaks down oat starch into simple sugars.
By Cathy Siegner • July 2, 2019 -
Mars to buy majority stake in functional food business Foodspring
The maker of M&Ms, Snickers and Twix has been quietly boosting its profile in targeted nutrition through its Mars Edge division that it started in 2017.
By Cathy Siegner • July 1, 2019 -
Coca-Cola wins energy drink arbitration case against Monster
After eight months of legal battles, courts are permitting the soda giant to sell its new name-brand beverages in global markets.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 1, 2019 -
AB InBev purchases The Fat Jewish's Babe Wine
The beer maker's ZX Ventures arm is acquiring the remaining stake in the canned wine maker for an undisclosed sum as it looks for new avenues of growth beyond its signature brews.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 1, 2019 -
Retrieved from PepsiCo on June 27, 2019
PepsiCo will test Aquafina in aluminum cans
The beverage giant also pledged to switch its bubly brand to all cans and move its Lifewtr products to 100% recycled plastic by the end of 2020.
By Cathy Siegner • June 28, 2019 -
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Leftovers: Mixallogy pods shake up cocktails; Bimbo USA thinks small
The pods look like K-cups, but are intended for something much stronger, and Runamok Maple mixes two breakfast staples with a coffee-infused syrup.
By Food Dive staff • June 28, 2019 -
Kombucha brand Better Booch raises $2.5M to expand distribution
The funding comes as more channels carry the refrigerated drink and other fermented beverages in the category despite evidence they're not selling as fast as before.
By Cathy Siegner • June 27, 2019 -
Advocacy group pushes for cancer warning on alcohol labels
Similar to tobacco, the Consumer Federation of America said the government should give the public the information it needs to make informed decisions about whether to drink these popular beverages.
By Jessi Devenyns • June 27, 2019 -
Deep Dive
How the food industry has weathered an unpredictable 2 years of Trump's trade tactics
With new tariffs announced in tweets, trade agreements awaiting approval and mixed signals from the White House, the period has been filled with ups and downs.
By Lillianna Byington • June 26, 2019 -
Coffee can help burn fat, study finds
New research found the morning staple can stimulate cells in the body that lead to weight loss, but scientists aren't sure if this is also an effect of caffeine.
By Jessi Devenyns • June 25, 2019 -
Retrieved from Coca-Cola on June 23, 2019
Coca-Cola and PepsiCo reduce dependency on plastics with water dispenser systems
The beverage giants are launching drink stations that let customers choose flavor and carbonation level, which is then dispensed into their reusable bottles.
By Jessi Devenyns • June 24, 2019 -
Retrieved from Kraft Heinz on June 21, 2019
Kraft Heinz launches spoonable smoothie brand Fruitlove
The fruit and vegetable-packed product comes in four flavors, including Strawberry Banana Twirl and Mango Medley.
By Jessi Devenyns • June 24, 2019 -
Keurig Dr Pepper withdraws Peñafiel bottled water from US for high arsenic levels
The company voluntarily pulled back its mineral spring water sourced from Mexico after sampling found levels higher than allowed by the FDA.
By Cathy Siegner • June 24, 2019 -
At Molson Coors, supply risk management starts with real-time data
Climate change presents risks to malting grade barley, prompting beer manufacturers to protect the crucial crop.
By Shefali Kapadia • June 21, 2019 -
Fairlife, Coca-Cola sued after animal abuse videos exposed at supplier's dairy farm
Four lawsuits have been filed against the milk producer, accusing the company of consumer fraud and deceptive marketing.
By Cathy Siegner • June 21, 2019 -
7-Eleven launches Quake to shake up the energy drink market
The convenience store chain said 12 ounces of the new product contains 250 milligrams of caffeine, is sugar-free and has no artificial flavors.
By Cathy Siegner • June 20, 2019 -
FDA clarifies 'added sugars' labeling rules for honey and maple syrup
The agency also said cranberry products such as Craisins and beverages must declare how much extra sweetener is included in grams and the percent Daily Value that it makes up.
By Cathy Siegner • June 20, 2019 -
Why personalized packaging works for CPG companies
Benefits include greater consumer engagement and brand awareness, increased sales and more consumer loyalty, a report from PreScouter found.
By Cathy Siegner • June 19, 2019 -
USDA
Arla Foods uses AI to steer milk projections
Using this new technology, the Denmark-based cooperative said its annual production can be forecast in a few hours, increasing efficiency and sustainability.
By Cathy Siegner • June 17, 2019 -
Coca-Cola's Costa Coffee launches RTD beverage in the UK
The chilled, canned brew is the first product major product launch for the soda giant since it closed a $5.1 billion purchase of the British chain earlier this year.
By Jessi Devenyns • June 13, 2019 -
Free-range milk company raises $10M
Even as overall sales of milk decline, Hart Dairy received a large investment that will help it expand production of its 100% grass-fed, free-range product in the U.S. and Asia.
By Jessi Devenyns • June 13, 2019 -
Monster may energize its portfolio with alcohol and cannabis
The energy drink giant may be looking to acquire different types of beverages, The Wall Street Journal reported.
By Lillianna Byington • June 10, 2019 -
Up to 25 cups of coffee a day likely won't harm heart health
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London said their study debunks previous findings that suggested drinking the caffeinated beverage increases arterial stiffness.
By Cathy Siegner • June 6, 2019
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