A cappuccino with cream filling: Twinkie maker enters hot beverage space

Hostess, which also is known for its classic Ho Hos, Ding Dongs and Sno Balls, is experimenting with beverages for the first time.

By Keith Loria • March 7, 2017

Pepsi lays off 80-100 workers in Philadelphia, blaming soda tax

It is the second distributor in the area to announce layoffs because of reduced sales.

By Keith Loria • March 3, 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

AB InBev earnings hit by shaky beer sales in Brazil, North America

The beer maker, which is still digesting its mega-takeover of SABMiller, said top executives will not receive bonuses as the company continues to struggle.

By Christopher Doering • March 2, 2017

Got sustainability? Kroger's new milk jug uses 10% less plastic

When implemented nationwide, the jugs will save more than 5 million pounds of plastic a year. 

By Doug Harris • March 2, 2017

Millennials stoking demand for sparkling, red wine blends

The alcoholic beverage has benefited from growing consumer interest in fine wine and increased product launches.

By Keith Loria • March 1, 2017

Interest in sparkling cold brew bubbles over

Stumptown Coffee Roasters has launched a new line of sparkling, canned cold brew coffee in original, ginger citrus and honey lemon flavors. 

By Doug Harris • March 1, 2017

Wine-infused coffee: Sophisticated adult beverages unite

A new Napa Valley partnership between Molinari Private Reserve and coffee roaster John Weaver infuses the beans with red wine.

By Doug Harris • Feb. 28, 2017

As CPG distribution shifts, PepsiCo reaffirms its preference for DSD

The beverage giant values this model because it helps to solidify the customer relationship and get better execution at the store level.

By Keith Loria • Feb. 28, 2017

Can Coke move beyond its namesake soda brand?

As sugary drinks are under attack, the beverage giant is hoping to use its acquisitions to drive further growth.

By Keith Loria • Feb. 27, 2017

Naked Juice gets new labels in court settlement

PepsiCo's premium juice brand will have imagery that better depicts what is inside the bottle, clearer ingredient text and a warning that it is not a low-calorie food.

By Keith Loria • Feb. 24, 2017

Sweegen sees potential markets with stevia

The sweetener is being tested by food, beverage and other companies, but is not being sold to consumers.

By Keith Loria • Feb. 23, 2017

Retailers: Philadelphia soda tax is 'devastating' for sales

Grocery stores say the tax of 1.5 cents per ounce, imposed since Jan. 1, has caused a drop in purchases by as much as 50%.

By Keith Loria • Feb. 23, 2017

Health and sustainability initiatives put food companies atop Fortune's most admired list

Fortune released a list of industry rankings for consumer food products and food manufacturers.

By Keith Loria • Feb. 22, 2017

Muscle Milk creators turn over a new leaf with plant-based protein line

CytoSport is hoping to milk the protein trend with its new Evolve line of pea-based shakes, powders and bars. 

By Doug Harris • Feb. 21, 2017

Ripple gets into the fight over the definition of 'milk' with an online game

The pea-based drink brand created an 8-bit game to show its superiority to almond milk — as lawmakers are trying to limit the term to dairy.

By Keith Loria • Feb. 21, 2017

Study: Gluten-removed beer may still be unhealthy for celiac disease

New technologies that use enzymes and chemistry to remove gluten from a traditional beer may not actually get the ingredient out.

By Keith Loria • Feb. 16, 2017

Dean Foods sees Q4 earnings growth, but expects future milk volume declines

The dairy distributor has been focusing on other lines of business, including premium ice cream and organic milk.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 16, 2017

Shoppers to Wegmans: Dump Trump wines or face boycotts

Wegmans is only the latest retailer to face criticism for carrying products connected to the Trump family fortune.

By Doug Harris • Feb. 16, 2017

Health-conscious consumers brought SodaStream explosive growth in Q4

The countertop carbonation machine maker tripled its earnings and had record-setting numbers in fourth-quarter sales. 

By Keith Loria • Feb. 15, 2017

PepsiCo's Q4 earnings bubble despite flat soda industry sales

In its fourth-quarter earnings report, the beverage giant revealed that 45% of its revenue comes from "guilt-free" snack and beverage products. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 15, 2017

Molson Coors profit hops to $98.7M in Q4

Molson Coors has struggled in recent quarters as consumer demand has waned in its target markets, but the company's completed acquisition of the MillerCoors brand portfolio promises good things ahead.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 14, 2017

Products of the Year reveal 2017 food trends

Better-for-you formulas, natural product ingredients and products with a nostalgia factor were represented in the winners. 

By Keith Loria • Feb. 13, 2017

Will Wal-Mart's craft beer fall flat?

In a survey, 40% of participants rated Trouble Brewing, the megaretailer's private label craft beer, "extremely" or "very appealing." 

By Doug Harris • Feb. 13, 2017

Consumer lawsuits target nutrition of non-dairy milk

These class-action lawsuits are more controversies churning up in the battle between traditional milk and plant-based alternatives.

By Keith Loria • Feb. 10, 2017

US thirst for soda drives Coca-Cola to beat Q4 expectations

This was the company's 7th consecutive quarter of year-over-year sales declines, but the North American market saw net revenue growth of 8% for the quarter and 4% for the year. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 9, 2017