Dean Foods replaces CEO with Eric Beringause amid continued struggles

Ralph Scozzafava is stepping down from the top spot after two years in the role and his successor is tasked with turning around the company.

By Lillianna Byington • July 29, 2019

Pabst Blue Ribbon tests hard coffee in 5 states

The new product, which has a 5% ABV and is made from coffee and fermented malted barley, is being sold in Florida, Georgia, Maine, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

By Cathy Siegner • July 29, 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.

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Coca-Cola and PepsiCo exit plastic lobbying group amid environmental concerns

The two soft drink giants have great influence within the industry and the move may encourage other companies to follow suit.

By Jessi Devenyns • July 26, 2019

A guilt-free celebratory drink: Beers tap into workout recovery market

In February, Sierra Nevada Brewing made its only acquisition: Sufferfest Beer Company, which seeks to produce the "Gatorade of beers."

By Cathy Siegner • July 26, 2019

Nestlé launches Starbucks creamers inspired by its signature drinks

This is the fourth new product since the Swiss CPG giant purchased the right to sell some of the coffee chain's branded products in grocery stores last August.

By Jessi Devenyns • July 23, 2019

How rum may sweeten spirits companies' profits

A Jeffries International analyst told Bloomberg the alcohol could be the next beverage to benefit from the cocktail culture — if big players invest more.

By Cathy Siegner • July 23, 2019

With the dairy industry in a sour state, Borden CEO plots comeback for one-time milk giant

In its heyday, the Texas company posted $7 billion in sales and was the nation's largest dairy producer. Today, revenue sits at $1.2 billion and its reach spans just 13 states.

By Christopher Doering • July 23, 2019

Coca-Cola invests $20M in Health-Ade Kombucha

The move builds on previous investments the soda giant made to expand its portfolio to become a "total beverage company."

By Cathy Siegner • July 22, 2019

CBD sparkling water maker Sweet Reason raises $2.5M

The startup joins a growing number of food and beverage manufacturers looking to sell products with the controversial ingredient despite a lack of regulatory clarity from the FDA.  

By Anastassia Gliadkovskaya • July 22, 2019

Coalition of health groups keeps California soda tax issue fizzing

The group — which counts the American Heart Association, California Medical Association and California Dental Association as members — wants to get it on the 2020 ballot.

By Jessi Devenyns • July 19, 2019

With 50M meals sold worldwide, Huel shakes up the meal replacement market

The British company says it has seen year-over-year customer growth of more than 150% and expects its valuation to top $1.25 billion by 2022. 

By Jessi Devenyns • July 16, 2019

​Budweiser launches limited-edition lager to connect with farmers

The beer giant collaborated with its barley suppliers to develop the Harvest Reserve Deep Golden Lager that will be sold only in Nebraska and Iowa. 

By Cathy Siegner • July 15, 2019

Honest Tea vending machines let people donate to charity

Customers can increase their transaction amount with an "Up Your Impact" purchase and vote on philanthropic projects they wish to support.

By Robert Williams • July 12, 2019

Sugar in fruit juice may increase risk of cancer, research finds

While consumption of drinks with the sweetener was "significantly associated" with an overall risk of the disease, researchers said their findings need to be replicated in other large-scale studies.

By Cathy Siegner • July 12, 2019

Growers consider a minimum price for coffee farmers with prices at multi-year low

Those who grow coffee beans are hoping to replicate similar efforts by cocoa producers who were successful in getting higher payments for their crop.

By Cathy Siegner • July 11, 2019

Arla to test 3D imagery systems to improve cow welfare

The artificial intelligence technology is designed to identify changes in the physical well-being, mobility and weight of the animal before they are detected by the human eye.

By Jessi Devenyns • July 11, 2019

Making gin from peas could limit alcohol's impact on climate

Researchers from the U.K. and Ireland found the legume has a smaller environmental footprint. It also provides more protein than wheat.

By Cathy Siegner • July 11, 2019

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

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

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

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