Beverages: Page 98
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Are branded mixers a way to strong arm those who want strong drinks?
Cocktail consumers may view the branded mixers as specially formulated for specific drinks.
By Doug Harris • Feb. 8, 2017 -
Vilsack: Dairy industry should prepare for change under Trump
The former U.S. Department of Agriculture head, now president and CEO of U.S. Dairy Export Council, told industry leaders that trade — especially with Mexico — is important.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 8, 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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Veggies, meet bone broth: A Bonafide RTD experience
It may look and taste like cold soup, but the company is positioning them as a drink similar to V8.
By Doug Harris • Feb. 8, 2017 -
A new bill could give the US beer industry a boost
If passed, the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act could lower brewers' tax burdens.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 8, 2017 -
How manufacturers are getting on trend with imperfect and plant-based foods
Beverage design and development firm Mattson found that perception and definition of food is changing — and tending toward what's seen as "wholesome and real."
By Keith Loria • Feb. 8, 2017 -
Can craft sodas rise above the segment's downward trend?
These products with less sugar and more natural or organic ingredients hope to keep the category fizzing.
By Doug Harris • Feb. 7, 2017 -
Could milk-based vodka be a new premium beverage trend?
To lure consumers who want premium experiences, drink producers may need to turn product formulations on their heads.
By Doug Harris • Feb. 6, 2017 -
Super Bowl LI winners: Beer, wings and salads, Nielsen says
Like the commercials, the food is just as important — if not moreso — than the teams that play and the ultimate victor.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 3, 2017 -
Got calcium? Omya develops a way to fortify plant-based milk
Non-dairy milk sales increased 9% in 2015, while dairy milk sales declined 7% — $17.8 billion worth of sales.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 2, 2017 -
Retrieved from Nestle on February 11, 2014
Why Nestle USA is moving its headquarters from California to the Washington, D.C. area
Better access to institutions of government could help the company get its voice heard and perspectives considered as major regulations are decided.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 2, 2017 -
Beverage brands innovate with premium mixers
Spirit companies are turning to both vintage formulations and trendy ingredients to lure millennial consumers.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 2, 2017 -
Dairy groups settle price-fixing lawsuit for $52M
An animal rights group claims the dairy industry slaughtered thousands of cows to artificially inflate milk prices during times of lopsided supply and demand.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 1, 2017 -
For Super Bowl snacks, Coca-Cola and Tostitos outperform on online grocery sites
The soda and chip brands delivered 10% and 9% of first-page search results for beverage and snack categories, according to Clavis Insight.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 1, 2017 -
How dairy manufacturers can milk strong organic growth
Consumer demand for these dairy products is expected to have a CAGR of 14.25% between now and 2022.
By Doug Harris • Jan. 31, 2017 -
Coconut drives the plant-based water craze
The alternative beverages are surging in popularity, but will they drip dry as fads pass and economies tighten?
By Doug Harris • Jan. 31, 2017 -
USDA
Can Nestle sweeten Nesquik's appeal by cutting its sugar?
The popular drink mix underwent a reformulation and is getting a makeover.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 30, 2017 -
What do state alcohol laws cost grocers?
Two bills on the table in Florida would allow supermarkets — which can currently only sell beer and wine — to sell liquor.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 27, 2017 -
Diageo toasts higher profits and sales in latest report
The Britain-based spirits company saw increases of 4.4%, buoyed by organic growth and the devaluation of the pound.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 26, 2017 -
How an alternative sweetener 'meringue' can change beverages
Lampados International's Liteez, a 3D plant-based sweetener, is sugar-free and each piece contains less than two calories.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 26, 2017 -
Food-X names 8 start-ups for its fifth cohort
Each company will receive $50,000 in an effort to change the culture of the food or beverage space.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 24, 2017 -
Water will quench thirst for store beverage sales in 2017
The drinks market is booming at convenience stores and will be buoyed in traditional grocery stores by flavored and enhanced water.
By Doug Harris • Jan. 24, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Moo-ve over milk: Dairy alternatives are becoming more prevalent
Many consumers say vegan alternatives to beverages, cheese and desserts taste just as good, are better for them, and benefit the environment.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 23, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Under pressure: HPP preserves food, texture and taste
High pressure processing is getting more popular because it doesn’t alter taste, texture or quality and can triple shelf life — all without adding chemicals.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 19, 2017 -
Will alcoholic K-cups fizz or fall flat?
Keurig is working with AB-InBev to expand its iconic brand to in-home alcoholic beverages including beer, cocktails and spirits.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 10, 2017 -
Bottled water floods store shelves
More sales in the category means more health-conscious consumers, the Beverage Marketing Corporation says.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 9, 2017
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