Beverages: Page 96
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Coke-funded study blames things other than sugar for causing obesity
The research showed too much screen time and lack of exercise and sleep are to blame for people being fat.
By Keith Loria • March 28, 2017 -
Deep Dive
As soda sales go flat, industry thirsts for a jolt
Public concerns about health and higher prices have contributed to a decrease in sales of the sugary beverage during the past decade.
By Keith Loria • March 28, 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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Retrieved from Chobani on July 20, 2016
Deep DiveA Balancing Act: Why incubator success is far from a sure thing
Coca-Cola ended its venture capital program, but companies like General Mills and Chobani are finding success with their efforts.
By Keith Loria • March 27, 2017 -
Spirit-infused coffee gives the popular beverage a jolt
The new flavors from Fire Department Coffee include Bourbon Infusion, Rum Infusion and Tequila Infusion.
By Keith Loria • March 27, 2017 -
The new way to exercise? Drink a Michelob Ultra, then do yoga
Each workout allows a person to burn the same number of calories as what's found in the AB InBev brew.
By Keith Loria • March 27, 2017 -
Coca-Cola overhauls C-suite as new CEO prepares to take over
James Quincey will lead the soft drink manufacturer on May 1 with a promise to expand the company beyond its namesake drink.
By Keith Loria • March 24, 2017 -
ADM sweetens its offerings with stevia and monk fruit brands
The two high-intensity sweeteners are shelf stable, can be blended with other substitutes and can be used in virtually any food and beverage product.
By Caroline Macdonald • March 23, 2017 -
High Brew Coffee drinkers are bitter toward stevia
The company switched to sugar after finding about one in three consumers did not like the taste of the plant-based sweetener in their drinks.
By Caroline Macdonald • March 23, 2017 -
How private-label liquor is lifting Costco's spirits
The club store's alcohol sales have spiked nearly 50% in the last five years, boosted by its Kirkland Signature-branded wine, spirits and beer.
By Keith Loria • March 23, 2017 -
Soda makers turning to smaller portions in wake of Philly tax
Pepsi has stopped distributing two-liter bottles and twelve packs to Philadelphia retailers, while Coke has succeeded with 7.5-ounce mini cans.
By Jeff Wells • March 23, 2017 -
Baileys new vegan drink actually is nuts
Almond milk is the base for the creamy sweet spirit launched by the popular Diageo brand.
By Doug Harris • March 22, 2017 -
Why kombucha sales are up 41%
Analysts say the health and taste benefits of the fermented tea drinks seem to indicate that growth may continue.
By Keith Loria • March 21, 2017 -
Retrieved from Amazon on October 28, 2015
Amazon bets on booze with its latest Prime Now expansion
The e-tailer has added alcohol delivery to its members in Cincinnati and Columbus.
By Jeff Wells • March 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Grocery stores raise a glass to in-store bars
From surf bars to craft beer dens, retailers are offering enticing spots for customers to slow down and spend more.
By Jeff Wells • March 16, 2017 -
Bottled water officially edges soda as America's most popular drink
Volumes of the healthy drink have increased for the last 40 years, but will single-serve plastic bottles of a beverage many can get for free stay on top for long?
By Keith Loria • March 15, 2017 -
AB InBev relaunches Lime-A-Rita as a brand for women
Since the alcoholic drink was launched in 2012, females have represented 65% of the brand's buyers despite the company's neutral marketing.
By Emma Liem Beckett • March 14, 2017 -
Is craft beer's popularity going flat?
Brewmasters will need to improve the quality and taste of their beverages to stand out in an industry showing signs of oversaturation and slowing growth.
By Christopher Doering • March 13, 2017 -
Study: 9 out of 10 shoppers use grocery coupons
The number of millennials who use the discounts is also on the rise, with 94% clipping or clicking to save on purchases, according to Valassis.
By Keith Loria • March 13, 2017 -
Can a self-serve juicer squeeze out a hit for Whole Foods?
The retailer is currently trialing high-tech Juicero machines in 11 Southern California stores.
By Jeff Wells • March 13, 2017 -
Local anti-soda campaigns hurting grocery beverage sales
Community policies aiming to lower sugary drink consumption were successful in reducing sales, researchers said.
By Emma Liem Beckett • March 13, 2017 -
Report: Americans prefer imported beer
Mexican imports posted the strongest growth in 2016, with volume increases of 10.9% and dollar sales of 13.8%.
By Christopher Doering • March 10, 2017 -
Is Bai Brands the next Snapple?
The Dr Pepper Snapple Group is positioning Bai as a priority brand to target affluent, well-educated millennials who want a healthier alternative to soda.
By Emma Liem Beckett • March 10, 2017 -
In bid to sweeten sales, Coke app accelerates distribution to small retailers
The beverage giant would allow mom-and-pop businesses to request soda from local distributors, which would then bid to fulfill the order.
By Christopher Doering • March 8, 2017 -
PA Food Merchants: More job cuts coming because of soda tax
The supermarket and c-store association estimates that beverage sales have dropped 27% since the tax took effect on Jan. 1.
By Keith Loria • March 8, 2017 -
Craft beer sales take a hit from marijuana and wine
A study found that 82% of adults said they would stop drinking beer altogether if marijuana was legally available.
By Emma Liem Beckett • March 7, 2017
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