Beverages: Page 92
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Amazon expands two-hour alcohol delivery to more cities
The booze delivery service is yet another lure for existing members to use Prime for grocery shopping.
By Jeff Wells • Sept. 5, 2017 -
Google beverage report finds thirst for information on 3 key trends
Cold brew, earthy flavors and premium water were the three most searched-for beverages from 2015 to 2017.
By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 5, 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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Beer world buzzing over new cannabis IPA
California-based Lagunitas Brewing has debuted a new IPA called SuperCritical, which contains aromatic compounds of fragrant oils from the plant.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 5, 2017 -
Sports drinks, fresh fruit top back-to-school grocery lists
For students, parents are buying plenty of apples, strawberries and mangoes while also closely checking ingredient labels of Gatorade and other similar beverages.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 5, 2017 -
Piggly Wiggly stores celebrate Oktoberfest with their own craft beer
A Wisconsin arm of the grocery chain is partnering with a Milwaukee brewer to offer an exclusive crowdsourced brew to shoppers.
By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 31, 2017 -
Lime-A-Rita scores NFL sponsorship to reach female football fans
Adding this to the marketing mix brings authenticity to AB InBev’s margarita-flavored malt beverage, which has resonated with women since its kickoff five years ago.
By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 30, 2017 -
LaCroix is soaring, but could the sparkling water brand lose its fizz?
The popular beverage, which has seen sales more than double during the last two years to $225.5 million, has simple ingredients that are easy for competitors to replicate.
By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 29, 2017 -
Retrieved from Target on August 28, 2017
Target hopes shoppers raise a glass to its new $5 private label wine
The retailer is extending its cheap chic image to its grocery department with the introduction of an exclusive, value-oriented collection that includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio.
By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 29, 2017 -
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 -
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
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