Beverages: Page 98
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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 -
Retrieved from PepsiCo on October 14, 2013
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 -
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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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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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 -
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
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