Beverages: Page 94
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Study: Raw milk causes 96% of dairy foodborne illnesses
The report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is sobering, but it remains to be seen if this information can dissuade thirsty consumers.
By Megan Poinski • May 19, 2017 -
AB InBev unit paid retailers and bars to push its beers, Massachusetts report claims
The state's alcohol board says Anheuser-Busch gave bar equipment as incentives to sell their products instead of competitors. The brewer denies the report.
By Christopher Doering • May 18, 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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Jim Beam partners with White Coffee to create non-alcoholic drinks
The new beverages expand Jim Beam's product line that already includes barbecue sauce, hot sauce, pancake syrup and glazes.
By Keith Loria • May 18, 2017 -
7UP teams with Trisha Yearwood to create soda-inspired summer recipes
The beverage maker has included on-pack options for the versatile ingredient including 7UP fizzy lime margaritas and 7UP BBQ pulled chicken sliders.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 16, 2017 -
Anheuser-Busch to invest $2B in US brewing operations
The expenditure program will upgrade the company's brewery and distribution projects, product packaging, innovative initiatives and sustainability efforts.
By Christopher Doering • May 15, 2017 -
Study: Millennials don't have strong loyalty to alcohol brands
Only 24% of millennials know which alcoholic beverage brand they intend to buy before entering the store, compared to 52% of baby boomers.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 15, 2017 -
Retrieved from PepsiCo on May 15, 2017
PepsiCo targets the millennial generation with cinnamon-flavored soda
The new drink is the latest limited-edition item to be introduced by the beverage giant, with dozens introduced around the world to appeal to local tastes.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 15, 2017 -
Capri Sun debuts new sports drink made for kids
The new product from Kraft Heinz touts the product's health benefits, and is intended to offer parents a healthier beverage option for their children.
By Keith Loria • May 10, 2017 -
PepsiCo, Mondelez turn to crowdsourcing to help find new ingredients
The food and beverage giants are looking to tap into millennials who will develop new substances that meet their values and interests.
By Keith Loria • May 9, 2017 -
Dean Foods' Good Karma: Milk producer invests in dairy alternatives
The nation's largest milk supplier now has a minority stake in what some may see as a competitor, while others consider it the segment's future.
By Keith Loria • May 8, 2017 -
AB InBev and Heineken take over 2 craft breweries
As Lagunitas and Wicked Weed move to bigger corporations, it continues the pattern of large-scale consolidation in the beer industry.
By Keith Loria • May 5, 2017 -
As Bud Light's market share erodes, AB InBev struggles to turn it around
The beer giant launched an ad campaign to improve volume sales for the popular alcoholic beverage, but analysts are skeptical it will work.
By Jeff Wells • May 5, 2017 -
Monster earnings receive jolt from ex-Coca-Cola energy drinks
Wells Fargo expressed caution about the company, citing growth in its international business and muted near-term expansion in the U.S.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 5, 2017 -
USDA
Study: Dairy beats plants as a source of protein for children
While the U.S. milk market has been declining, this study published in the British Journal of Nutrition shows there are more reasons to drink up.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 4, 2017 -
Deep Dive
'A money grab': Dr Pepper, Coke execs blast soda taxes as bad for business
The soda makers say the taxes have been "devastating" in cities like Philadelphia and Berkeley, CA.
By Christopher Doering • May 4, 2017 -
Soda tax fails in Santa Fe
In a special election, 58% of voters rejected it — but some analysts say this defeat will not slow the momentum for additional sugary drink taxes.
By Keith Loria • May 4, 2017 -
Study finds water bottle labels are awash in confusion
Companies marketing the beverage use phrases such as “purified tap water,” “iceberg water” and “alkaline infused” to sell their drinks.
By Keith Loria • May 4, 2017 -
Molson Coors revenue surges following MillerCoors deal
Mark Hunter, the beer giant's CEO, said 2017 will be a transitional year for the company following the $12 billion acquisition.
By Christopher Doering • May 3, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Despite bets on fast-growing brands, Dr Pepper Snapple isn't giving up on soda
As healthier beverages become increasingly popular, the beverage giant is still digesting its acquisition of Bai Brands and placing emphasis on a "both hands strategy" for growth.
By Christopher Doering • May 2, 2017 -
Drink your vitamins: VitaCup launches fortified coffee
The San Diego-based beverage startup delivers a daily serving of vitamin B in its K-cups, which could shake up the vitamin innovation space.
By Keith Loria • May 2, 2017 -
Retrieved from Coca-Cola on April 20, 2017
Coke partners with chefs and foodies to put the soda on more dinner menus
As part of its “Serve with a Coca-Cola” campaign, the beverage giant is hoping this effort will reinvigorate a brand losing ground with health-conscious consumers.
By Keith Loria • May 2, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Sam Adams founder urges DOJ to crack down on craft brew takeovers by beer giants
The U.S. beer market is already a "duopoly" in which Molson Coors and AB InBev control 90% of production — and the government should stop any further consolidation from occurring, according to Jim Koch.
By Christopher Doering • May 1, 2017 -
Why a former dairy changed itself into a nut milk company
After closing its doors last fall, Elmhurst Dairy reinvented itself by embracing consumer demand for plant-based beverage products.
By Keith Loria • May 1, 2017 -
Deep Dive
PepsiCo CEO: We're holding off on a big acquisition — for now
“There isn’t a large company that we have not looked at,” Indra Nooyi, chairwoman and CEO of PepsiCo, said at the Beverage Forum in Chicago.
By Christopher Doering • April 28, 2017 -
Evolving views of healthy eating strain CPG sales
Major manufacturers are especially feeling the pinch as consumers are more likely to turn to "healthier" versions of their favorites from smaller upstart companies.
By Keith Loria • April 28, 2017
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