Keurig Green Mountain to buy Dr Pepper Snapple for $19B

The largest soft-drink deal in history would bring the popular home brewer under one roof with Bai, 7UP, Sunkist and A&W, creating a company with $11 billion in annual revenue.

By Christopher Doering , Cathy Siegner • Jan. 29, 2018

Florida craft brewery debuts biodegradable beer packaging

The new six-pack ring is made from wheat and barley instead of plastic, making it much more appealing to the more socially conscious consumers. 

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 26, 2018

Are US consumers ready for peanut milk?

The latest entry into the plant-based beverage market is scheduled to hit store shelves this month, joining alternatives made with rice, almonds and cashews. 

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 25, 2018

Gatorade is in need of some refreshment

As sales of the sports drink fell last year for the first time since 2012, there is some uncertainty on how to get the popular brand back on track.

By Erika Kincaid • Jan. 24, 2018

Bacardi buying tequila maker Patron for $5.1B

Demand for super-premium varieties of the alcohol has risen more than 700% from 2002 to 2016, making a purchase of the high-end drinks company enticing.

By Erika Kincaid • Jan. 23, 2018

Activist investor Daniel Loeb steps up pressure on Nestle

In a letter to investors, the Third Point founder called for more changes and said recent moves have not been enough to get the Swiss company on the right track.

By Erika Kincaid • Jan. 23, 2018

Coca-Cola looks for Arctic Coke to help invigorate soda sales

The machine, developed with the help of ex-NASA scientists, allows people to take a super-cold beverage and instantly add ice crystals — enhancing the drinking experience. 

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 23, 2018

Private label wine expands beyond 'Two Buck Chuck'

Analysts predict the category, which is no longer associated with lesser quality, cheap beverages, will experience strong growth between now and 2022.

By Erika Kincaid • Jan. 22, 2018

Consumers are demanding more from their beverage experiences

From tart kombuchas to savory bone broths, shopper interest in authentic, nutritious drinks has transformed the segment.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Jan. 22, 2018

New Liquid Death water wants to lure millennials with killer marketing

By using branding strategies usually tied to energy drinks, the company's creator hopes to make a splash in the premium category. 

By Erika Kincaid • Jan. 22, 2018

Nestle enters the butter coffee trend through partnership

The Swiss food giant is sharing its R&D expertise with Colorado-based Know Brainer to develop new products in the functional beverage space.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 22, 2018

Light beers dominate as Budweiser slips to fourth place

Despite dethroning long-time leader Budweiser, these low-calorie beverages are watching sales drop as more consumers look to craft products.

By Cassie Chew • Jan. 19, 2018

Coca-Cola vows to collect, recycle its packaging by 2030

The beverage maker also said it would increase its consumption of reused material and make "better bottles" by developing plant-based resins or reducing the amount of plastic it uses.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 19, 2018

Will hemp-infused iced tea create a buzz in the marketplace?

Phivida created the beverage for consumers who want cannabinoid-based treatments without the psychotropic side effects of THC.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 17, 2018

Heineken looks to grow sales of Red Stripe following $16M investment

The new equipment will allow the Jamaican brewery to increase its exports to 26,000 cases per day, or 5 million annually.  

By Cassie Chew • Jan. 16, 2018

PepsiCo pushes nostalgia, taps Cindy Crawford for throwback Super Bowl ad

This year's 30-second spot will highlight three of the company's namesake sodas: Pepsi, Diet Pepsi and Pepsi Zero Sugar. Will the response be enough to revive flat segment sales? 

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 12, 2018

Can different packaging protect milk from LED damage?

Cornell University researchers found artificial light can cause off-flavors in the beverage, prompting some dairy producers to bottle their product in amber-colored jugs to protect it from exposure. 

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 11, 2018

Diet Coke debuts new flavors, design in effort to appeal to millennials

While the relaunch will include new flavors and a different can design, Coca-Cola said it will not change the taste of the zero-calorie soda introduced in 1982.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 11, 2018

Molson Coors acquires 290-year old cider maker Aspall

The beverage giant, known for its signature brews as well as Milwaukee's Best and Blue Moon, has seen its beer business slow as consumers flock to spirits and craft products.

By Cassie Chew • Jan. 10, 2018

Marijuana startups spark competition with alcohol companies in California

Makers of pot-infused beverages and other cannabis-related products are targeting Golden State consumers after recreational marijuana became legal on January 1. 

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 9, 2018

Constellation Brands invests in premium brandy and rum craft distillers

The beverage maker's minority stakes in Copper & Kings and The Real McCoy Spirits could reinvigorate growth in an area that has been a challenge for the company.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 9, 2018

Non-dairy milk sales surge as shoppers sour on the popular cow-based alternative

One bright spot for the struggling industry is growing demand for whole and flavored milk, the fastest-growing category in the segment.

By Cassie Chew • Jan. 8, 2018

Constellation beer sales shine, but wine and spirits fall

The company's portfolio of Mexican brews — including Corona, Modelo Especial and Pacifico — continue to grow margins and market share, benefiting from a growing Hispanic population.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 5, 2018

Omega-3 enriched milk by microalgae-fed cows could boost food nutrition

The essential fat has been shown to lower the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and depression, improve mental health and enhance a child's learning ability.

By Cassie Chew • Jan. 4, 2018

JUST Water to debut organic flavor-infused water, more paper-based cartons

The company's CEO said the new products are being rolled out in response to the growing paper-based water packaging market, which he stated is expanding faster than plastic bottles.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 4, 2018