Hydrogen water brands gas up to capture health-conscious consumers

Infused water products making functional health claims are hitting the U.S. marketplace, but questions remain about their efficacy.

By Cathy Siegner • April 3, 2018

Optimism is high for Blue Moon founder's THC nonalcoholic beer launch

Keith Villa, who left MolsonCoors in January after 32 years, plans to introduce cannabis-infused beverages later this year.

By Alicia Kelso • April 3, 2018

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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.  

By Food Dive staff

Majority of consumers prefer the taste of dairy to alternatives

A study from Cargill found two-thirds of consumers use animal-based products on a regular basis, while half of those trying plant-based options also consume dairy.

By Cathy Siegner • April 3, 2018

Coffee sold in California must have cancer warning, judge rules

The decision could subject more than 90 companies — including Starbucks, Whole Foods and Target — to millions in fines for failing to inform consumers of acrylamide levels, and may have a ripple effect on the entire segment. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • April 2, 2018

Ocean Spray petitioning FDA to allow cranberry health claim

The fruit cooperative wants to advertise that daily consumption of its products, including juice, berries and powder, may help prevent recurring urinary tract infections.

By Caroline Macdonald • March 29, 2018

Constellation Brands toasts to Q4 as sales rise for beer, wine and spirits

The New York-based company posted increases in its major segments during the past quarter, with full fiscal year earnings up 3%.

By Cathy Siegner • March 29, 2018

Electric vehicles could hurt beverage sales at the convenience store

Fewer consumer visits might affect Monster Beverage, PepsiCo and Dr Pepper Snapple, which depend on impulse purchases and immediate consumption, according to Morgan Stanley analysts.

By Dan Alaimo • March 29, 2018

Why beverage makers should leverage gluten-free oats and quinoa powders

These drink mixes could help companies qualify for the Whole Grain Stamp and bolster the health halos of their products, increasing their appeal for consumers. 

By Caroline Macdonald • March 29, 2018

Will calorie counts impact alcohol sales?

The new menu labeling law will require them to be printed on packaging as consumer demand for transparency grows.

By Alicia Kelso • March 27, 2018

Bacardi bets on premium rum

The Caribbean distiller says it's time to take its place alongside top-shelf tequila, gin and bourbon, which have helped drive recent growth for the industry.

By Cathy Siegner • March 26, 2018

Could dairy standards of identity make any difference for plant-based alternatives?

The $1.3-trillion omnibus spending bill has a paragraph giving the FDA 180 days to define these products and come up with ways to require enforcement. 

By Cathy Siegner • March 26, 2018

Would a UK-style soda tax reduce sugar in US beverages?

Coca-Cola and Nestle have already cut sweeteners in some of their drinks, even though the new assessment doesn't go into effect until April 6.

By Cathy Siegner • March 23, 2018

Diageo serves up mixology skills on Amazon Alexa

The voice-enabled app offers bar recommendations and cocktail recipe suggestions, including hip-hop celebrity Snoop Dogg's drink of choice.

By Robert Williams • March 21, 2018

Convenience and premium varieties jolt coffee consumption to multi-year peak

As daily demand for the beverage rises to its highest level since 2012, companies like Nestle and J.M. Smucker have introduced new upscale products and acquired brands. 

By Cathy Siegner • March 21, 2018

Spindrift secures $20M to ramp up advertising in sparkling water sector

The company, which has experienced 1,000% revenue growth during the past three years, is confident that its use of real fruit will help it stand out from players like La Croix and PepsiCo's Bubly. 

By Alicia Kelso • March 20, 2018

Plastic particles in bottled water — ubiquitous or dangerous?

Coca-Cola, Nestle and other bottled-water manufacturers said the levels found by Orb Media are inconsequential and that their products are safe.  

By Cathy Siegner • March 19, 2018

Purpose takes center stage for PepsiCo, Stella Artois at SXSW

Both companies are thinking about values-based marketing in less piecemeal terms as young consumers demand their brands stand for something — and seeing success as a result.

By Peter Adams • March 19, 2018

Michelob Ultra introduces 7-oz. bottles to attract more weeknight consumption

The brand's owner, AB InBev, hopes to entice casual, health-conscious beer drinkers to consume the product without disrupting their fitness routines or leaving them hungover at work.

By Alicia Kelso • March 16, 2018

Coca-Cola taps ZICO brand for new coconut water, juice blends

This could help the company expand beyond soda and grab a bigger share of the coconut beverage space, which is expected to be worth $1.5 billion by 2020.

By Cathy Siegner • March 15, 2018

Report: Online alcohol sales set to take off for brands, grocers and pure-play sellers

Rabobank's analysts noted that Amazon's sales in the category soared by 230% in Germany and by 96% in the U.K. last year.

By Cathy Siegner • March 14, 2018

Dean Foods cancels more than 100 milk contracts in 8 states

The dairy producer blamed oversupply, a decrease in consumption and Walmart's new processing facility for the decision. 

By Cathy Siegner • March 14, 2018

Wine and spirits, it's time to catch up to e-commerce

Sean Dunn from Astound Commerce explains why this alcohol vertical is lagging behind consumer expectations, and how manufacturers can leverage this growing space. 

By Sean Dunn • March 13, 2018

Corona rolls out higher-priced, low-calorie beer

Health-conscious consumers have driven the swift success of Michelob Ultra, forcing others in the industry to re-think their products’ caloric impact without compromising taste.

By Christopher Doering • March 9, 2018

Coca-Cola to introduce its first-ever alcoholic drink

The U.S. beverage giant will enter the popular "alcopop" market in Japan with a canned beverage known as "chu-hai."

By Cathy Siegner • March 8, 2018

AB InBev's CEO predicts a bright future for low- and no-alcohol beers

Carlos Brito said the company wants to increase these products from about 8% of its total portfolio now to 20% by 2025.

By Cathy Siegner • March 7, 2018