Beverages: Page 99
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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 -
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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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 -
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 -
Retrieved from PepsiCo on October 09, 2015
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 -
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
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