All tapped out? Global warming could impact world beer supply

A new study found that drought and heat could hurt barley crops enough to spike prices and decrease the amount made by the end of the century. 

By Lillianna Byington • Oct. 17, 2018

Tetra Pak thinking outside the box as sustainable packaging demand grows

Gustaf Rabe, the company's VP of aseptic sales in the U.S. and Canada, discusses how it's embracing current trends through the use of plant-based plastics and modernized designs.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 15, 2018

Explore the 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.  

By Food Dive staff

Glanbia buys SlimFast for $350M

The Irish nutrition company is buying the former weight loss titan from Kainos Capital for about 15% of what Unilever paid for it in 2000.

By Lillianna Byington • Oct. 12, 2018

Heineken bringing its nonalcoholic beer to US in January

The Dutch brewer hopes Heineken 0.0 will see success here similar to the other countries where it's sold, drawing consumers away from wine, spirits and hard seltzers.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 12, 2018

Survey: Most consumers aren't confused about dairy terms for plant-based alternatives

The International Food Information Council found about three-quarters of consumers know beverages like almond milk don't contain anything from a cow.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 12, 2018

Leftovers: A Halloween visit to the ice cream graveyard

It's October, meaning it's time to get scary with visits from the ghosts of flavors past and a sweet reaper.

By Food Dive staff • Oct. 12, 2018

Soylent goes mostly non-GMO in the UK

The U.S.-based maker of meal-replacement beverages, known for its support of using science to make better plants for food, has switched out seven bioengineered ingredients to comply with British regulations.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 11, 2018

Report: US beer volume has declined for 5 years straight

Craft and imported brews and flavored malt beverages were the bright spots in 2017, according to the Beverage Information Group's 2018 Beer Handbook.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 11, 2018

Nestlé bets on coffee as the next winner in the craft evolution

In the last two years, the Swiss company has taken a stake in Blue Bottle, purchased Chameleon Cold-Brew and spent $7.15 billion on Starbucks' retail products. 

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 11, 2018

More than 4 in 10 Americans are willing to try foods made with cannabis

The study of 1,000 people found 26% would consume it in place of beer, and 23% instead of wine and spirits. 

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 10, 2018

LaCroix faces lawsuit for allegedly mislabeling its water as natural

The complaint says the National Beverage drink includes non-natural and synthetic compounds, including linalool used in cockroach insecticide. The company has denied the allegations.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 8, 2018

Leftovers: Silly people! Fruit-shaped Trix and beer are for breakfast!

Food Dive is launching a column looking at the new products appearing on shelves everywhere, starting with options for the morning and food showing some new color.

By Food Dive staff • Oct. 5, 2018

Campbell Soup may sell Fresh division to former Bolthouse CEO

The soup maker, which purchased the business for $1.55 billion in 2012, could now get between $500 million and $700 million for the entire unit, according to The Wall Street Journal. 

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 4, 2018

Research: Cancer patients may benefit from lactoferrin

The milk protein in supplement form reduced taste and smell abnormalities experienced by chemotherapy patients, according to a Virginia Tech study.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 4, 2018

Beer and cannabis investment drive Constellation earnings skyward

Corona Premier, aimed at sophisticated millennial drinkers, continued to prove there is room for growth in the premium light beverage category.

By Robert Williams • Oct. 4, 2018

Caffeine may increase pain tolerance, study finds

A separate report also indicated that plant-based diets may lead to a similar result, but more research is required to confirm the finding.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 4, 2018

Inside Anheuser-Busch's playbook for revitalizing power brands like Bud Light

At Advertising Week, VP of Consumer Connections João Chueiri discussed how experiences trump traditional advertising when it comes to restoring brand relevance.

By Peter Adams • Oct. 2, 2018

PepsiCo earnings beat expectations, boosted by North American beverage unit

After fighting for years to keep snacks and beverages in the same portfolio, CEO Indra Nooyi is vindicated with this quarter's growth as she exits her role. 

By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 2, 2018

Survey: Half of US consumers buy both dairy and plant-based milk

A Cargill survey found 90% of American households consume traditional products, but 48% of participants said a balanced diet doesn't need them.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 1, 2018

Keurig Dr Pepper to buy premium water brand CORE Nutrition for $525M

The company's investment in the trendy bottled water space pits it against industry giants Coca-Cola and PepsiCo.

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 27, 2018

Functional benefits, convenience give jolt to ready-to-drink cold coffee

The segment is rapidly growing as people look to antioxidants, added probiotics and other innovations in the popular beverage, according to a Mintel study.

By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 27, 2018

Does the success of Califia Farms' plant-based yogurt drinks signal market opportunity?

The firm's dairy-free drinkable yogurt line has gained strong consumer acceptance across conventional and specialty channels, and is now sold in nearly 7,000 stores in 47 states. 

By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 25, 2018

Dunkin Donuts introduces new line of canned coffee

The chain's Shot in the Dark drinks bolsters its foothold in the RTD segment as consumer demand for gourmet coffee and convenience grows.

By Jacqueline Renfrow • Sept. 25, 2018

Coffee dating app aims to match consumers with the perfect cup

Trade Coffee's subscription service called "The Hookup" hopes to match coffee lovers with the perfect java for their tastes and could give brands valuable consumer insights in the process. 

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 24, 2018

Puffs, protein and pickle juice: 5 (not so crazy) trends at Expo East

Snacking on spicy taco crickets with a swig of pickle juice is no longer off the wall as innovation leads to popular and interesting new foods on the show floor.

By Thai Phi Le • Sept. 21, 2018