Beverages: Page 88
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Coca-Cola debuts new water fountain with flavor upgrades
The PureFill, which offers Dasani-branded water for free, features a location app, cashless payment option and other perks aimed at college students.
By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 29, 2017 -
The rosé trend has turned spirits pink
The rosé craze among millennials continues to spark more creative pink drinks from beverage manufacturers and prompt retailers to highlight rosé displays in stores.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 25, 2017 -
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.
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Peet's Coffee part of $7.5M investment in Revive Kombucha
The funding will help the drinks maker, known for its Boogie Down, Spring Fling and Wild Ginger beverages, expand its brewing capabilities and distribution.
By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 25, 2017 -
Craft beer sales sputter following years of rapid growth
Revenue in the space popular with millennials is declining amid market saturation, growing interest in spirits and the purchase of companies by big breweries.
By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 24, 2017 -
Smucker's cuts earnings outlook as lower Folgers sales weigh on business
The manufacturer, best known for its jams and jellies, posted sales 4% lower than a year ago with income down 20%.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 24, 2017 -
Innovative beverage can features built-in straw
Product packaging with innovative features and functionality could give beverage makers a leg up in a hyper-competitive market.
By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 22, 2017 -
Welch's re-launches soda, including grape-flavored fan favorite
As beverage makers race to reformulate the bubbly drink with less sugar and more natural sweeteners, the juice manufacturer's fruit flavors could give it a competitive health halo.
By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 22, 2017 -
Philadelphia's soda tax increases sales outside the city limits, study finds
The sugary beverage surcharge, which has been collected since the beginning of the year, has not significantly changed consumption habits as shoppers look for other ways to buy the drinks.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 22, 2017 -
Opinion
Digital transformation for food manufacturing — a recipe for success
With companies under pressure to get new products to market faster, Jerry Browning, a senior advisor at IFS North America, has advice on how to make that happen.
By Jerry Browning • Aug. 22, 2017 -
Nestle's Poland Spring bottled water is awash in fraud controversy
A class-action lawsuit claims the beverage maker uses common ground water, which differs from the sourcing depicted in the product's name, label and marketing campaigns.
By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 21, 2017 -
Sparkling Ice crested the fizzy water wave, but will it survive as its luster fades?
The popular beverage, made with an artificial sweetener, now faces the challenge of integrating cleaner labels.
By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 18, 2017 -
PepsiCo seeks to patent stevia production process
The beverage giant has uncovered a low-cost method to produce Reb M, a less bitter and more sugary-tasting strain of the plant-based sweetener.
By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 17, 2017 -
Bai Brands ditches quirky past to focus on more mature future
The change by the flavored water maker is a difficult one for owner Dr Pepper Snapple because it risks tarnishing the hip image that made the brand cool in the first place.
By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 16, 2017 -
As trade negotiations with Canada loom, FDA allows ultrafiltered milk's use in cheese
This represents a win for U.S. dairy farmers, who have struggled with oversupply issues because of fewer exports.
By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 16, 2017 -
Skip the coffee shop: International Delight launches One Touch Latte
The specialty creamer can be used to turn the morning staple into a latte-style beverage — but will consumers get past the ingredients list and unorthodox drink?
By Caitlin Mannering • Aug. 16, 2017 -
A sure sign of fall: Pumpkin spice returns to grocery shelves
Starbucks leads the way into the seasonal flavor deluge with an RTD beverage and ground coffee.
By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 15, 2017 -
'Healthier' sports drink maker Kill Cliff attracts outside investor
The investment by Sunrise Strategic Partners gives it a stake in a beverage with low-calories, no sugar and a clean ingredient label — areas popular with consumers.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 15, 2017 -
Constellation Brands expands reach into craft brews with Funky Buddha buy
The acquisition, which boosts Constellation's presence in the high-end beer segment, follows its takeover of Ballast Point for nearly $1 billion in 2015.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 14, 2017 -
Chemical in turmeric attracting interest in food and beverage use
The popular spice is already found in organic coconut milk, chocolate and other items with more products expected to include the ingredient in the coming years.
By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 10, 2017 -
Could alcohol-free beer give the industry a much-needed buzz?
Specialty brews are growing increasingly popular with health-conscious consumers and those worried about the problems that can occur when drinking.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 10, 2017 -
Monster Beverage sees strong Q2, but future growth could be slowing
The energy drink company's gross sales increased 9.8% to $1.04 billion from a year earlier, but segment and supply challenges loom on the horizon.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 9, 2017 -
Dean Foods' earnings disappoint as grocery wars take toll
The dairy giant saw a steep drop in gross profits, net income and earnings per share over last year as milk volumes decline and retail stores invest in private labels.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 8, 2017 -
Coke turns search for new sweetener into public contest
Coca-Cola is asking researchers outside the company to find an ingredient that mimics the flavor of sugar. The winner will take home a $1 million prize.
By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 7, 2017 -
Japan's Sapporo expands US presence with Anchor Brewing purchase
The acquisition of the craft brewer could indicate the market for the specialty beer has reached a saturation point and players need deep-pocketed partners to remain competitive.
By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 4, 2017 -
Polar Seltzer releases limited-edition mythical mystery drinks
The flavors aren't on the packaging, but what is listed is more important to consumers.
By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 3, 2017
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