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

Brown-Forman toasts Q3 earnings jump from sales of tequila, bourbon and whiskey

The company saw double-digit underlying net sales gains in the U.S. from its Woodford Reserve and Old Forester brands of American whiskey.

By Cathy Siegner • March 6, 2018

Michelob Ultra goes organic with new Pure Gold brew

The Anheuser-Busch brand contains fewer calories and carbs than the original, and has no artificial colors or flavorings.

By Alicia Kelso • March 6, 2018

Coke debuts two fruit flavors to capitalize on craft soda craze

The R&D team explored 30 flavor options using input from more than 9,000 consumers. The winning varieties have peaches from Georgia and raspberries from California.

By Cathy Siegner • March 2, 2018

PepsiCo takes vending machine brand Hello Goodness online

The soda giant plans to use the platform to test out new products, increase its presence in the better-for-you snacking space and expand its e-commerce efforts.

By Erika Kincaid • March 1, 2018

AB InBev's earnings climb 8.2% despite US volume losses

The beer giant also posted declining sales in North America, driven by share losses in its Budweiser and Bud Light brands.

By Cathy Siegner • March 1, 2018

Johnnie Walker debuts female logo to make scotch less 'intimidating' for women

This change could appeal to many consumers who are increasingly interested in mission-based brands. 

By Erika Kincaid • Feb. 28, 2018

Coca-Cola cutting up to 350 management positions

The beverage giant plans to start laying some people off on Wednesday, with the rest of the job cuts coming during the next few months as part of a company-wide reorganization.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 28, 2018

Dean Foods announces 'right-sizing' initiative as Q4 sales slide

While the Texas-based producer of DairyPure, TruMoo and Organic Valley hasn't addressed it, the plan "to consolidate its plant network" is likely to involve a reduction in its workforce. 

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 27, 2018

Califia Farms expands reach in plant-based segment with drinkable yogurt

The maker of almond milk is optimistic its new product containing probiotics and catering to on-the-go consumers concerned about what is in the food they eat will be a hit this spring.

By Erika Kincaid • Feb. 26, 2018

Brewers turn to traditional, unfiltered beer to capture new growth

In a funny twist, the relatively old-school style of unfiltered German beer could be the way for independent brewers to stand out and win back customers. 

By Erika Kincaid • Feb. 26, 2018