Beverages: Page 8
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Slice Soda returns to shelves as healthier offering
The beverage, once owned by PepsiCo, is tapping into consumer interest in nostalgia and better-for-you products made with real ingredients, probiotics and low amounts of sugar.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 28, 2025 -
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Coca-Cola taps into nostalgia with launch of Orange Cream flavor
The beverage, which reaches stores on Feb. 10, was developed following consumer demand. It is expected to remain on shelves until early 2026.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 27, 2025 -
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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.
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How Dogfish Head uses social-first marketing as craft beer tides change
The Boston Beer-owned brewery leaned into Quitter’s Day. It doled out participation medals and beer money to launch a new light IPA.
By Chris Kelly • Jan. 24, 2025 -
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The Campbell’s Company names new exec to head meals and beverage unit
Food industry veteran Risa Cretella will oversee a division with more than $5 billion in sales from brands including Rao’s, V8 and Swanson.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 24, 2025 -
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Non-GMO Project debuts label highlighting foods without ultra-processed ingredients
The organization said the packaging classification could help consumers identify better-for-you food and beverages.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 23, 2025 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Pepsi taps nostalgia for new flavor | Nonalcoholic Töst enters cans
In other beverage news, a protein water maker is hoping its reformulation will catch the attention of fitness-minded consumers.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 23, 2025 -
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The alcohol industry seeks to brew sales growth beyond beer
Manufacturers of Miller High Life and Bud Light are moving into other categories like energy drinks, RTD cocktails and nonalcoholic products to remain relevant as consumer tastes change.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 23, 2025 -
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Q&AInside the evolution of Danone’s Stōk
The fast-growing beverage has expanded into a cappuccino-inspired cold brew, seasonal flavors and energy, bringing new usage occasions and consumers to the brand.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 22, 2025 -
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Danone’s yogurt sales surge among US consumers using GLP-1 drugs
Oikos and its other popular brands are seeing a spike in demand as people taking the weight-loss medications turn to the portion-controlled snacks to meet their nutritional needs.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 22, 2025 -
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Molson Coors refuses bid by Leinenkugel’s family to buy back plant
The Coors Light producer said it plans to use the Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, facility as a pilot brewery.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 21, 2025 -
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PepsiCo sued by FTC for allegedly ‘rigging’ soft drink prices
The agency claims the soda giant gave “unfair” pricing advantages to a larger retailer, forcing consumers to pay more at competing stores. Pepsi “strongly disputes” the allegations.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 17, 2025 -
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Spindrift names former Boston Beer head as CEO, sells majority stake to PE firm
The 15-year-old brand has become popular with consumers who are lowering their sugar intake while prioritizing recognizable ingredients — all without sacrificing a fizzy mouthfeel.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 16, 2025 -
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Anheuser-Busch to launch energy drink through Dana White-backed partnership
Phorm Energy, a collaboration with sports nutrition and supplements company 1st Phorm, is expected to debut this summer.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 16, 2025 -
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Jack Daniel’s owner to close barrel-making plant, cut more than 600 jobs
The restructuring by Brown-Forman, which is expected to generate up to $80 million in annual savings, comes as inflation and changing consumer tastes cut into spirits sales.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 16, 2025 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Nescafé bets big on cold coffee | Curaleaf cracks open THC seltzer
In other beverage news, nonalcoholic beer brand Partake is diversifying its product lineup with fruity hop water.
By Food Dive staff • Jan. 16, 2025 -
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Constellation Brands pins hopes on Mexican beers as spirits sales decline
As uncertainty looms around potential tariffs, the brewer’s CEO expressed optimism about the outlook for Modelo, Corona and Pacifico.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 14, 2025 -
Keurig Dr Pepper creates energy drink exec role in leadership refresh
The company also named Eric Gorli as president of its $9 billion U.S. refreshment beverage operation, which includes soft drinks, tea and water.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 14, 2025 -
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Hershey names new executives to oversee confection, salty snacks
Andrew Archambault, joining from Keurig Dr Pepper, will oversee its sweets business, while company veteran Veronica Villasenor will run brands like Dot’s and SkinnyPop.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 13, 2025 -
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Surgeon general’s advisory on alcohol’s cancer risk puts industry on defense
After a report detailing the health risks of imbibing, at least one analyst thinks the incoming Trump administration could heighten the scrutiny on the sector.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 13, 2025 -
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Tropicana orange supplier Alico to exit citrus business
The company concluded that "growing citrus is no longer economically viable for us in Florida," with disease and hurricanes reducing production by 73%.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 10, 2025 -
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Deep Dive6 food and beverage trends to watch in 2025
The evolution of AI, more limited-time product offerings and GLP-1 use for weight loss are among the issues expected to play a more prominent role this year.
By Food Dive Staff • Jan. 9, 2025 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Duckhorn Portfolio names new CEO | Odwalla reemerges with new juices, smoothies
The winemaker is changing leadership after its $2 billion sale, and the juice brand formerly owned by Coca-Cola is tapping into consumer interest for healthier drinks.
By Food Dive staff • Jan. 9, 2025 -
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Pabst and Anheuser-Busch enter into brewing agreement
The deal comes after Pabst’s production deal with Molson Coors ended last month after nearly 20 years.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 7, 2025 -
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Inside Athletic Brewing’s marketing as reach expands for nonalcoholic beer
CMO Andrew Katz explains how a new multimillion-dollar campaign addresses the entrance of more "big guys" into the nonalcoholic category.
By Chris Kelly • Jan. 7, 2025 -
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Food and beverage M&A activity poised to ‘proliferate’ in 2025
The lion’s share of dealmaking is expected to be smaller bolt-on transactions as companies increase their exposure in fast-growing, trendy areas such as premium, snacking and health and wellness.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 7, 2025
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