PepsiCo's Q1 earnings bubble over analyst expectations

The beverage giant posted earnings of $1.32 billion, an uptick analysts say stems from cost-cutting efforts and strong snack performance. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • April 26, 2017

Bai boosts Dr Pepper Snapple's earnings

The beverage company's sales posted a slight increase — $1.51 billion for the quarter, compared to $1.49 billion last year — as the investment in the superfruit drink appears to be paying off.

By Keith Loria • April 26, 2017

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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.  

By Food Dive staff

Coca-Cola to escalate cost cuts as earnings fizzle

The report comes as James Quincey takes over as CEO next week with a promise to remake the iconic soda maker into "a total beverage company."

By Christopher Doering • April 25, 2017

A Balancing Act: Does getting acquired tarnish the health halo of better-for-you brands?

As major manufacturers add smaller brands to their portfolios, they can either use them to boost their potential or contribute to their demise.

By Keith Loria • April 24, 2017

Study: Researchers link artificially sweetened sodas to increased risk of dementia and stroke

While the data suggest a possible tie between diet soda and health risks, the findings do not definitively connect the beverage to these illnesses.

By Caroline Macdonald • April 24, 2017

Study: Berkeley soda tax reduced sales of sugary drinks 10%

In its first year, the California city's tax raised $1.4 million for child nutrition and community health programs, researchers found.

By Keith Loria • April 21, 2017

Hemp foods seek high that so far has been largely elusive

Sales of hemp food products surged 44% to $129 million in 2016, but the nascent industry remains saddled with regulatory hurdles and challenges in educating the public.

By Christopher Doering • April 20, 2017

Coke uses data on shoppers' smartphones to lure them to the beverage aisle

The flashy signage uses a mix of Google Cloud technologies to offer brand campaign videos, store-specific promotions or app-guided shopping lists tailored to individuals that pass by. 

By Keith Loria • April 20, 2017

Perfect strangers? Dean and Kraft Heinz partner for new campaign

The new marketing promotion will include in-store presence, special product labels and social media outreach.

By Keith Loria • April 20, 2017

Connecticut is latest state to consider soda tax

The proposal, which is under review by the state legislature, would add a penny-per-ounce tax to drinks with high-calorie sweeteners.

By Keith Loria • April 19, 2017

Harris Teeter and Shipt expand grocery delivery business to include beer and wine

Beginning April 20, more than 1.5 million households in the Raleigh and Durham areas will gain access to alcohol along with groceries from the supermarket chain.

By Keith Loria • April 17, 2017

Hybrid drinks may juice up a declining sector

Consumers searching for nutrition on the go are turning to value-added beverages, with 49% demanding blends with vitamins and minerals. 

By Keith Loria • April 13, 2017

Pepsi: The choice of the Kraft Heinz generation?

After getting rebuffed in its pursuit of Unilever, analysts speculate the soda maker or Mondelez could be its next acquisition target.

By Keith Loria • April 13, 2017

WhiteWave calls lawsuits challenging the definition of almond milk 'nonsense'

The organic-food producer asserts its Silk Almondmilk has "equal or superior nutritional qualities" to the traditional dairy product. 

By Keith Loria • April 12, 2017

New Cold Pressure Council promotes HPP

The new industry group seeks to make the high tech preservation process available to any manufacturer.

By Keith Loria • April 11, 2017

Surf's up: Ocean Spray hopes new drinks catch a wave

The maker of juices and snacks has introduced a trio of premium non-alcohol drinks made with real fruit juice.

By Keith Loria • April 11, 2017

C-stores are selling more snacks, drinks and prepared foods than ever

The industry set a record with $233 billion worth of in-store sales in 2016, according to the National Association of Convenience Stores.

By Jeff Wells • April 10, 2017

Brewery salutes Cap'n Crunch with new cereal-infused beer

Slumbrew has created a hybrid that’s made with berries from the popular breakfast food.

By Keith Loria • April 10, 2017

New premium Mtn Dew drinks will be launched at Coachella

The Label Series features herbal and citrus bitters and comes in citrus-flavored White Label and apple-kiwi Green Label, following the successful launch of dark berry Black Label last year.

By Keith Loria • April 7, 2017

IRI's top 10 new products show consumers are OK with small

About 80% of the top-ranking brands were from small- and mid-sized- manufacturers, representing 64% of all sales.

By Keith Loria • April 6, 2017

Constellation shines after earnings beat and strong outlook

The alcohol distributor posted higher fourth-quarter earnings despite investor concern about potential tariffs on Mexican imports.

By Emma Liem Beckett • April 6, 2017

Craft beers send number of US breweries to record high

The makers of the popular alcoholic drink topped 5,000 for the first time in 2016 with specialty brews accounting for much of that total.

By Doug Harris • April 4, 2017

Thinking inside the box: Water gets a new container

Sustainability-minded manufacturers are booting the bottle and moving the beverage into packaging that is better for the environment.

By Keith Loria • April 3, 2017

Nothing to snicker about: Mars invests $70M and creates 250 US jobs

This expansion ensures that more than 95% of the company's chocolate products for the U.S. are made in the country.

By Keith Loria • March 31, 2017

AB InBev plugs in to renewable energy sources with new commitment

The global beer giant, brewer of Stella Artois and Budweiser, has incorporated its sustainability strategy throughout its business and supply chain.

By Keith Loria • March 30, 2017