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

Restaurant brands bring recognition, familiarity and innovation to Big Food's menu

From Conagra's P.F. Chang's frozen meals to Nestlé's California Pizza Kitchen line, these products stand out on a crowded grocery shelf.

By Christopher Doering • April 8, 2019

New plant-based beverage targets older consumers

Perennial developed its non-dairy, ready-to drink product for consumers 50 and older with a proprietary combination of fiber, vitamins and protein to promote healthy aging.

By Cathy Siegner • April 4, 2019

Molson Coors unveils direct-to-consumer shopping platform

The beer giant launched an e-commerce site for its Blue Moon brand in April after unveiling a similar concept for Coors Light two months earlier.

By Jessi Devenyns • April 3, 2019

Cannabis investor takes 9.8% stake in Jones Soda

Sol Global is now the premium beverage maker's largest stockholder, potentially signaling that infused craft soda could be in the works.

By Cathy Siegner • April 2, 2019

Keurig Dr Pepper to distribute Runa Clean Energy drink

The organic beverage, which is made with the guayusa leaf, will be sold nationwide with the goal of challenging market leaders Red Bull and Monster.

By Cathy Siegner • April 2, 2019

What does the launch of Coca-Cola Energy mean for its deal with Monster?

The beverage giant will start selling its new branded drink in Spain and Hungary, which could mean its 16.7% stake in the energy drink company may be on the rocks.

By Cathy Siegner • March 29, 2019