Global milk production soured by trade wars and plummeting prices, report says

2018 is on track for the worst year-on-year growth in domestic production since 2013, according to Rabobank.

By Nina Sparling • Jan. 4, 2019

The choice of a robot generation: PepsiCo rolls out campus snackbots

The University of the Pacific is home to the technology, the first of its kind at a U.S. college from a major CPG company.

By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 4, 2019

Explore the Trendline➔

Top 5 stories from Food Dive

The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future. 

By Food Dive staff

Does oxygenated water help the body?

An Ohio company is planning a big expansion — and has the goal of using science to prove that its product helps with muscle recovery.

By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 4, 2019

Can Soylent Bridge cross the gap between meal replacements and snacking?

Rosa Foods selected a serendipitous time to release a new version of its trendy beverage, but it remains to be seen if it holds on after healthy eating resolutions fade.

By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 3, 2019

Packaging challenges could leave bottled water companies all wet

As consumers try to avoid disposable, single-use plastic and governments and businesses are banning it, manufacturers search for recycled and alternative packaging​.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 2, 2019

Danone introduces Oat Yeah as the grain becomes the next big milk alternative

Oat milk had 32.5% growth in the previous year,and manufacturers including PepsiCo, Elmhurst, Thrive Market, Pacific Foods and Happy Planet are getting into the space.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 2, 2019

Our best stories of 2018

From massive c-suite changes to huge deals, here are Food Dive's top stories from 2018, a quick tour of some of what made last year so exciting — and tumultuous. 

By Food Dive staff • Dec. 21, 2018

Coke leads $15M investment round in Dirty Lemon maker

Iris Nova focuses on cashierless, text-to-pay consumer goods and has grown the popularity of its brands through platforms like Instagram.

By Peter Adams • Dec. 21, 2018

PepsiCo splits leadership roles for US snacks and beverages

The company said Vivek Sankaran will become CEO of Frito-Lay North America and Kirk Tanner will lead its North America Beverages unit, replacing Al Carey, who is retiring.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 21, 2018

Peet's snags majority stake in Revive kombucha

After investing $7.5 million last year, the coffee chain took a bigger bite out of the craft kombucha brewer, which has grown 168% in the past year.

By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 21, 2018

Now that hemp and CBD are legal, what comes next for food and beverage?

With the 2018 Farm Bill signed into law, the cannabis plant can be legally regulated by state and tribal governments and commercialized in foods and dietary supplements — unless the FDA objects.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 20, 2018

Conagra profit plunges 41% as it begins integration of Pinnacle

The maker of Banquet and Slim Jim raised prices during the quarter for some of its legacy brands as the Chicago company faced higher transportation, input and retailer marketing costs.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 20, 2018

AB InBev and Tilray plan to launch CBD-infused drinks in Canada

Their joint venture, Fluent Beverage Company, will sell the products as early as December and come after the companies spent $100 million last year to study cannabis beverages. 

By Christopher Doering • Updated Oct. 11, 2019

Why cannabis is more than just a buzzy investment for food and beverage companies

Changing attitudes, consumer acceptance and legalization have shifted the substance's domain from lazy stoners to big businesses.

By Megan Poinski • Updated June 17, 2019

Absolut pressure: Activist fund Elliott takes stake in Pernod Ricard

It said the French alcohol giant has "significant potential for improvement" after recently underperforming and losing market share. 

By Lillianna Byington • Dec. 13, 2018

Smokeless smoke to heat up as a flavor trend in 2019

Already popular in meats, seasonings, sauces, cheeses, honey and salt, the taste could soon make its way into dessert and beverage products.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 13, 2018

How the 'non-GMO' plague is shifting from the food to the beverage industry

The claim may sound buzzy, but dietitian and GMO Answers volunteer Neva Cochran writes that it makes little difference — and is often meaningless.

By Neva Cochran • Dec. 12, 2018

Hain Celestial settles SEC charges over lax internal controls

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said it did not fine the company following its "extensive cooperation." The food maker neither admitted nor denied the findings.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 12, 2018

Monster Energy drink didn't cause heart attack, jury finds

The 18-year-old plaintiff faulted the energy drink company for not disclosing the amount of caffeine in the beverage — or its potential consequences.

By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 11, 2018

Constellation pours $100M into female-led alcohol brands

The company's first investments in this initiative are Austin Cocktails, which makes bottled craft cocktails and Vivify Beverages, which makes hard sodas. 

By Lillianna Byington • Dec. 7, 2018

Ethnic and better-for-you flavors dominate Comax's 2019 predictions

The company's four flavor collections for next year include ideas for beverages, meatless meals and multicultural and functional applications.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 6, 2018

Why gut-friendly foods are a top trend

Probiotics are likely to find their way into more foods as new strains are cultivated that can be added to shelf-stable food and drink, trendmakers say.

By Nina Sparling • Dec. 6, 2018

Disruptor of the Year: Constellation Brands

The alcohol giant's $3.9 billion investment in cannabis producer Canopy Growth has sparked a wave of marijuana innovation by U.S. beer brands, and could give it a first-mover advantage in the budding category. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • Dec. 3, 2018

Maxwell House's labor-focused campaign drives purchase intent, ad awareness, analysis finds

Since the campaign launched around Labor Day, ad awareness for the coffee brand increased from 12% to 18%, and purchase consideration increased from 17% to 22%.

By Erica Sweeney • Nov. 30, 2018

Leftovers: Sour, sweet, cereal?

Sour Patch Kids is becoming a cereal, one lucky fan may be grateful for Cherry Garcia ice cream sales and Oreo launches a powdered drink mix for that just-dipped-cookies-in-it taste.

By Food Dive staff • Nov. 30, 2018