Danone US yogurt chief 'bullish' despite segment's broader struggles

The French company is unveiling products in 2020 that address demand for lower sugar or alternative sweetener options, different textures and more plant-based varieties.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 15, 2020

Wine consumption drops for the first time in 25 years

Industry tracker IWSR also said people have drank less beer annually since 2015, with 2019 volumes down 2.3%.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 14, 2020

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PepsiCo unveils Mtn Dew Zero Sugar

The sugar-free signature soda brand will be sweetened with acesulfame potassium, aspartame and sucralose, FoodBev Media reported.

By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 10, 2020

Alcohol companies may miss out on billions in e-commerce sales, report finds

Industry leaders need to look closer at how often younger generations use online shopping channels and how much that influences consumer behavior, a Rabobank analyst wrote.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 10, 2020

Canadian beer consumption drops 3% in 1st year of marijuana legalization

The category recorded its worst domestic volume decline in at least six years, dropping 3.9%. That was offset by imported beer volumes, which grew 1.4%.  

By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 9, 2020

6 trends that will shape the food and beverage industry in 2020

What will this new year bring? We see the launch of meat substitutes that go beyond the burger, the elevation of alternative dairy products and smaller M&A deals. 

By Lillianna Byington , Megan Poinski , Christopher Doering • Jan. 8, 2020

Plant-based beverage maker OWYN raises $7.5M to expand, innovate

The funding also will be used to increase the company's sales and e-commerce teams as well as broaden its retail footprint in places such as Target and Walmart.

By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 8, 2020

Coca-Cola acquires full ownership of dairy brand Fairlife

The soda giant previously owned a 42.5% minority stake and decided to buy​ the rest of the ultra-filtered dairy business as part of its push to become a more diversified beverage company.

By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 7, 2020

Nesquik debuts chocolate oat milk GoodNes

The Nestlé brand's non-dairy option has 6 grams of the plant-based grain and pea protein per cup as well as 40% less sugar than chocolate almond milk.

By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 7, 2020

Molson Coors to close brewery, cut 470 jobs

The Irwindale, California facility will cease operations by September, but the beer giant is offering Pabst the opportunity to buy it for $150 million.

By Megan Poinski • Jan. 7, 2020

Borden files for bankruptcy

The dairy processor is the second major company to take this step in recent months. It plans to use Chapter 11 to improve its debt load, which is strained by rising costs and industry challenges.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 6, 2020

Consumers can trace coffee beans through new blockchain app

U.S. and Canadian consumers will be able to track the origin of their cup of joe by scanning QR codes on packages of Folgers 1850 premium single-origin beans.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 6, 2020

Where does cannabis packaging design fit as the industry evolves?

Companies that participate in the nascent space need to understand changing state regulations and trends impacting product design, Tom Newmaster with FORCEpkg said.

By Tom Newmaster • Jan. 2, 2020

Diet Dr Pepper doesn't make false weight loss promises, court rules

This unanimous ruling at the close of 2019 from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals could dissuade consumers from filing lawsuits about "diet" labels.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 2, 2020

Plant-based and functional flavors to dominate in 2020, experts say

Ingredient companies expect enhanced opportunities for hemp, botanicals and cleaner labels as healthier ways of limiting salt and sugar and covering off-notes.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 23, 2019

Leftovers: Siggi's launches plant-based and protein-packed skyr; Heineken gets 2020 off to an alcohol-free start

The Icelandic yogurt brand's new version uses a blend of coconut milk, macadamia and pea protein to deliver taste, texture and function; and Laird supercharges hot chocolate with mushrooms. 

By Food Dive staff • Dec. 20, 2019

Shifting food trends fuel M&A activity among ingredients companies

IFF's $26.2 billion purchase of DuPont's nutrition unit underscores the push to carve out a dominant position in healthier products while increasing the efficiency of R&D operations.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 19, 2019

Huel brings bars that are 'nutritionally complete' to the US

The meal replacement company's new product contains 27 essential vitamins and minerals while also being high protein, gluten free and plant based. 

By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 19, 2019

Can Coca-Cola escape the shadow of deceptive marketing campaigns in its past?

A paper published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found the company targeted teens and moms earlier in the decade — before committing to diversify its portfolio and reduce sugar intake.

By Lillianna Byington • Dec. 19, 2019

Coca-Cola's Insiders Club provides a taste of new flavors — before they hit shelves

The new subscription service, which will send 1,000 consumers a monthly shipment of new beverages — including Aha sparkling water and Coke Energy — sold out in three hours.

By Lillianna Byington • Dec. 17, 2019

Can caffeine added to Bolt24 sports drink energize Gatorade sales?

The new PepsiCo beverage will contain 50 to 75 mg of caffeine per bottle and electrolytes from watermelon and sea salt.

By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 17, 2019

Coke reinstates global CMO role in bid to unify marketing, operations

The role was scrapped just two years ago, with duties shifting to Chief Growth Officer Francisco Crespo, who will retire next year.

By Peter Adams • Dec. 16, 2019

Danone Waters accelerates push toward carbon neutrality

Four of the company's water brands, including Evian, have committed to reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2030.

By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 16, 2019

Pricing pressures will curtail earnings growth for US packaged food companies in 2020, Moody's says

The financial services company also forecast a slowdown in M&A for the CPG space but notes other drivers, such as premiumization and increasing prices, will drive industry expansion.

By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 16, 2019

Will vitamin C-enhanced Vizzy spark a new hard seltzer trend?

MillerCoors' second offering in the trendy space gets the nutrient from acerola cherries, making the popular alcoholic drink functional.

By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 13, 2019