Will quinoa milk see market success?

The business developer of Oatly and Swebol Biotech have collaborated with scientists to develop the Quiny brand, which will be sold in South America.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 12, 2019

Coca-Cola's Aha moment: New sparkling water brand debuts in March

The soda giant's first major launch since 2006 will replace Dasani Sparkling and be in eight fusion flavors, two with 30 mg of added caffeine.

By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 8, 2019

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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

Leftovers: Pringles makes turducken that pops, soda-flavored Snack Packs hit shelves

Kellogg's latest iteration of the Thanksgiving dinner snack crisps tackles an over-the-top poultry extravaganza, and Lipton wants to help stressed-out consumers steep in heavenly peace this holiday.

By Food Dive staff • Nov. 8, 2019

Brew Dr. Kombucha faces 2nd class action lawsuit over probiotic bacteria labeling

Even though the beverage maker has already made changes to accurately reflect levels of the bacteria, this new case seeks retroactive damages.

By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 7, 2019

Consumer appeal brings Bananamilk maker Mooala $8.3M in funding round

The maker of organic and dairy-free beverages will use the money to expand into new markets, accelerate product development and hire employees.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 6, 2019

Leftovers: Candy corn gets a makeover; Halo Top launches premium version

Ferrara, which makes Brach's Candy Corn, introduced six new versions of the sweet, and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is launching his own brand of tequila.

By Food Dive staff • Nov. 1, 2019

Tetra Pak study ranks environment as top concern for consumers

The packaging company found the most successful brands will be those that can show they have a purpose and are making a positive contribution to society, in addition to having a good product.

By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 1, 2019

Monster gives energy drinks a jolt with new oat milk blend variety

Facing increased competition from Coca-Cola and even Amazon, the beverage giant is under pressure to innovate its product offerings.

By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 31, 2019

Beverage giants pledge $100M to capture more PET bottles with major recycling groups

Amid growing attention around single-use plastic waste, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Keurig Dr Pepper are funding a new voluntary effort. The Recycling Partnership and Closed Loop Partners will manage the initiative. 

By E.A. Crunden • Oct. 30, 2019

Report: Awareness of water risks is rising in food and beverage, but more progress is needed

Sustainability nonprofit Ceres found 77% of 35 publicly traded food and beverage companies consider it to be a potential issue in financial filings, an increase from 59% two years ago.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 30, 2019

Molson Coors to cut up to 500 jobs in massive restructuring

The brewer also announced it will consolidate its North American headquarters to Chicago and change its name to reflect its decision to expand beyond beer.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 30, 2019

Study: While soda taxes reduce consumption, they may not deliver intended results

Researchers from Mathematica, Cornell University and the University of Iowa found fewer sugary beverage purchases in Philadelphia and Oakland, California — but more people shopped in areas without the tax.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 29, 2019

Yerba mate beverage maker Clean Cause gets $7M in funding round

The Texas-based maker of organic sparkling drinks will expand sales and marketing and add to the 6,000 locations where products are sold.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 28, 2019

Health-Ade Kombucha settles alcohol and sugar level lawsuits for $4M

The company denied any wrongdoing, but agreed to a formulation change and a warning statement on the bottle for the next year.

By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 28, 2019

How soda gets healthy: Remaking the classic beverage with less sugar, more benefits

The drink has long been panned for its association with diseases, but upstarts are trying to redefine the category.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 28, 2019

Leftovers: Rockettes-inspired cookies and gingerbread eggnog kick off the holiday season

Who cares that it's not even Halloween yet? It's two months before Christmas, meaning time for festive food and drink to come to grocery shelves.

By Food Dive staff • Oct. 25, 2019

PepsiCo rolls out its best known drinks for SodaStream

The launch, starting in Europe, is not surprising since the soft drink giant purchased the at-home carbonated water maker for $3.2 billion last year.

By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 24, 2019

Cargill develops a more sugar-like stevia ingredient

The company said it created a botanical extract that when combined with its EverSweet ​sweetener results in a solution that is up to 30% stevia.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 24, 2019

Will the instant Nestea relaunch be successful?

New Age Beverages is bringing powdered iced tea mix products back to the market through retail outlets and e-commerce.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 21, 2019

Molson Coors will launch CBD-infused water in Canada through joint venture

Flow Glow will be available across the country in December and is the first of six cannabis beverage brands from Truss Beverage Co., the beer giant's partnership with Hexo Corp.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 21, 2019

AB InBev claims MillerCoors stole secret beer recipes

A counterclaim in the lawsuit about a Super Bowl advertisement indicates MillerCoors's C-suite asked a former employee of the brewery that makes Bud Lite about the ingredients, processes and alcohol volumes of the beverage.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 21, 2019

Nestlé aims to quench sagging water sales by restructuring

The Swiss food giant will shift from a globally managed business to a more localized one, bringing the company closer to the customer and allowing it to focus on higher-margin products.

By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 18, 2019

How a Supreme Court case about water pollution could impact craft beer

If the Clean Water Act doesn't require wastewater plants to get federal permits to indirectly discharge treated sewage, 60 brewers argue, it will eventually harm the water they rely on.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 17, 2019

How Coca-Cola Tic Tacs can open impulse buying happiness

The iconic-soft-drink-flavored mints from Ferrero will be available in 70 countries in the next few months.

By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 15, 2019

Carlsberg debuts sustainable paper bottle prototype

The Danish brewer has been working on the idea since 2015 and is now testing out two versions, both made from sustainably sourced wood fiber. 

By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 14, 2019